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Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The town of Conception Bay South (CBS) is the third largest municipality in the province of Newfoundland, with 26,000 people (2016). It is 20 km southwest of the city of St. John's.
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One of the nicest sunsets in the metro St. John's area can be viewed from this cozy suburban beach.
Interpretation centre, walking trails, trilobites in the shaple. A portion of the trails are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. French interpretation services by request — call ahead. The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre has an elevator.
The Porter House is furnished much as it was when it was built and is a typical fisherman's home of that period. Artifacts include fishing equipment, tools, kitchen utensils, and models of various types of boats used in the inshore fishery. Special events at the museum include slide presentations of old scenes of Port-de-Grave, demonstrations of carding and spinning wool, matting and net-making. Giftshop. Wheelchair accessible (museum only).
Learn to sail or dock your boat.
The trilobite fossil beds found in the park are similar to those found in southern Spain and Portugal and northern Africa, but different from those found in western Newfoundland. This was a key in establishing the theory of plate tectonics, or continental drift.
There are several full days of activities and events for the entire family, including the Kelligrews Soiree folk festival and garden party.
Private boat charters, diving, kayaking, culinary tours, culture, history and adventure.
Pastas, steak, seafood, schnitzel, burgers, fish and chips.
Chinese food, fish and chips.
Fish and chips, chicken and fries, wings and fries, burger and fries.
Live music, pub food, sports.
Continental breakfast included. Family, group & senior rates (ID required for senior rates). On-site lounge.
It follows Route 60 along the western and southern shore of Conception Bay between Marysvale to Paradise, and provides excellent views over the bay.
It is a 27 km drive from the St. John's city centre to CBS with easy access provided by the twinned Pitt's Memorial Drive highway which connects CBS to downtown St. John's.
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