In The Area
Notre Dame Bay is known as
the place where 15,000 year old icebergs from the north meet many
species of whales migrating from the south. As the warm gulf stream
meets the cold Labrador current it creates one of the richest marine
environments in the world.
The sea abounds with plankton and small fish, the basis for an ecosystem supporting some of the largest
and most diverse sea bird colonies in the world. The abundance of food organisms also attracts many species
of whales, including North Americas largest summer concentration of humpback whales.
Icebergs; the abundance of these spectacular sculptures along Newfoundland’s east coast has given this area
the name “Iceberg Alley.”
Come see the whales, icebergs, sea birds, and the beautiful rugged coast line!
Visit our Fishing Community
Tour the small fishing villages in the area and see fisherpersons at
work. Learn some true Newfoundland culture. Hike on paths made nearly
200 years old to places where the early settlers of Leading Tickles and
Glover’s Harbour first landed.
Visit the site
where the worlds largest squid came ashore and tour Leading Tickles
Marine Park Area. Check out the beautiful beaches and the marine life.
Nature Tour
Hike through the forest, bogs, marshlands and around the shoreline.
Examine the many different types of trees, flowers, berries, rocks, many
of which are native only to this area.
This is a great opportunity to see moose, black bears, foxes, otters,
mink, and many other types of wildlife. Bird watching will include many
different species of land and sea birds. Trails have been mapped,
types of birds identified and where to find them.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Go canoeing through the many pristine ponds and lakes of the raw
unspoiled wilderness in central Newfoundland. A photographer's paradise!
You can also fish for trout or salmon which are abundant in these
waters.
For even more adventure, give sea kayaking a try in the many bays and inlets right on the Atlantic ocean!
