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Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The Eastport Peninsula has long been a popular vacation destination in Newfoundland. It offers many affordable accommodations and is a great launching point for exploring Terra Nova National Park. The peninsula's excellent beaches, fishing villages and active arts community are also attractions for many visitors.
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The name Burnside originates from a forest fire that destroyed a large part of the area in 1912. But Burnside’s history goes back much farther. Artifacts from Maritime Archaic, Paleo-Eskimo and Beothuck Indians found in the area imply that these peoples frequented the area to hunt and fish. Evidence of this may be found at the Burnside Archaeological Centre Boat tours are also available to view the archaeological sites nearby. The 45-minute ferry ride to St. Brendan’s may also be taken from Burnside. There is also a short walking trail from the St. Alban’s Anglican Church to the Burnside Archaeology Centre.
On one end of the beach is a brook and the other side has lots of rocks.It is a starting point for the high tide trail.
On one end of the 2-km beach is an area known as "Caplin Gulch", where, in late June/July you can see the caplin "roll" as they come into the shore to spawn on the beach. If the conditions are right, icebergs may be seen in the bay.
World-renowned writers come to the peninsula for round-table discussions, book launches and a chance to interact with fans. Held mid-August.
Car race, Eastport Peninsula leg in September.
A harvest festival with scarecrow contests, scavenger hunts and ribbons awarded for best farm animals, vegetables, and baking. Held Mid-October.
Aug 6 Pirate landing in upper cove followed by a treasure hunt and BBQ. Pirate dance at Legion.
Farm store open all summer. A small sustainable organic vegetable farm specializing in salad greens and specialty vegetables.
Fresh seafood and game overlooking Happy Adventure Harbour.
Tearoom and shop.
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DRL Coachlines operates a daily bus departing from St. John's and Port Aux Basques that stops at the Eastport Junction on the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Squid Tickle and Hollett's Cove. Features a prominent church, easily visible from the whole community. It is the headquarters of an archeological dig and the ferry departure site for St. Brendan's.
Eastport is a long-popular Newfoundland vacation destination on the Eastport Peninsula. It is on the north-western border of Terra Nova National Park and is famed for its sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and traditional Newfoundland outport heritage.
where sheltered Atlantic fjords stretch inland to touch the boreal landscape
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