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SilverEagle6 · 08-23-2015, 03:46 PM

After a great visit to Red Bay, we headed north th Mary's Harbour. At this point Rte 138 becomes gravel. Very good road, more like pea gravel, rated for 70kph. We had wanted to go to Battle Harbour, but now that it is privatized, you have to stay the night in one of their B&B's. We met several people who went over and we were told that it had lost its charm and was now too glitzy...ok by us. We headed north again towards Goose Bay just to see some scenery and soon turned around to head back to our campsite. It was a good day.

Attached picture is the gravel section of rte 138.

SilverEagle6 · 08-23-2015, 04:45 PM

We took another day trip into Quebec going to the end of rte 138 west at Fort Vieux. As you enter the town there is a sign that says This was the first capital of North America....not sure what that means. Sorry but pic did not load.

Interesting that rte 138 in Labrador is pretty rough, ( good decision to drop the trailer at the Northern Lites Campground ) while the same road into Quebec going to Fort Vieux is quite good. Locals say that now that the road is open all the way through Labrador to Quebec, the haul trucks are tearing up the roads.

Note: as a senior, which is over 60, the ferry with truck, trailer, senior driver and wife was about $55 CD each way. In my opinion it is well worth the time and money. Be prepared with proper clothing for the flies, and they are not an issue. We had a really wonderful visit.

SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 04:56 AM

Baylito99, did not see your post until this morning. Jake really wanted to go over there.

Editors note: my wife was reviewing my recent post and pointed out to me that the sign referenced in #302, actually said "Old Fort Bay, first Capitol of North America". On the map it says Fort Vieux. We have a picture somewhere that I will try to post.

mimiandrews · 08-24-2015, 05:43 AM

Fort Vieux is French for Old Fort, so it's all the same.

SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 05:51 AM

I assumed that, just surprised that particular sign was in English, as all other signs in the area are in French. I did a quick google search and did not find anything about the first capital of North America....just curious.

SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 06:41 AM

After we departed Labrador, we headed "down" the peninsula to St Anthony. We did just about all the things that folks on this thread suggested. Because of having such difficulty uploading photos, especially one at a time, I'm just going to post some pictures of places we went to that I do not recall being mentioned.

On the way to St Anthony, had to stop at another lighthouse, this one is Flowers Cove, which is actually on an island.

DMT · 08-24-2015, 08:08 AM

Hey SE6 - curious to know about the trip to Burgeo and Ramea. How was it?

SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 02:18 PM

DMT, we headed down there on Tue Aug 18. Weather forecast through Fri was sunny, no rain. When we arrived at Sandbanks PP, it was sunny with haze, light winds. Wednesday is the day to go to Ramea, with several options to go over and back on the same day. Woke up to fog and by the time we loaded onto the ferry, visibility was good, low clouds. Temp was around 55f. Seas were somewhat rough. We took our truck because of Jake and also in hopes of kayaking. Seas and winds were too much for us to kayak so we spent the day hiking all the trails, visiting with folks, eating French fries. Got back to the park around 9 PM. Woke up to fog and it stayed until we left on Sunday morning. We hiked just about every trail in the area, but sadly never got in the boats. We had a great campsite off to ourselves with a local family from Burgeo in the next spot. We had wifi in the trailer with our booster.
The beaches are great and the scenery fantastic. When we come back someday, we'll take the ferry on to Gray River and then to Franchois. All in all a good trip. Once I get my pics ready, I'll post some, may be awhile.
Not to get ahead of myself too much, but we are currently camped at Robinsons and tomorrow we are renting a side by side ATV and taking a day trip out on the railway trail.

Did you have your board meeting yet?!

SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 04:54 PM

Here is that picture of Old Fort Bay in Quebec, just south of the Labrador ferry. Still have not found anything on the Internet. Just very interesting that it is the only sign we have seen in any part of Quebec that is only in English.

DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:03 PM

I think you have been more places in this province than the majority of people who live hear. Robinsons,,,,I know it well. growing ip I spent all my summers at our cabin on the ocean at Fischels River, which is not far from where you are now.

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SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 05:12 PM

We are at Pirate's Haven RV Park and Chalets and ATV campground. Local guy in Burgeon told me about it. We arrived in the middle of this festival. We enjoyed listening to some grat music and visiting with all the local folk who camp here. Of course I enjoyed a large order of fresh cut French fries. Ruth, the owner has been a fantastic hostess and has arranged the ATV day outing for us tomorrow. On Wed we are working on a kayak trip on the Fischels River...does not look real good as it is a low River with lots of rocks...at least in the immediate area. We'll keep checking and come up with something.

You grew up in a great area!!!

DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:15 PM

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This is the old railway tressel at Fischelle's River. Last month we took my side by side and drove the rail bed between St. George's and Heatherton, and stopped to swim in the river at the tressel. Most of the rail bed it is grown in with alders so you cannot see much. Maybe you will have better luck Robinsons and south. My SxS is still in Corner Brook. I'm coming out to get it and the cargo trailer for a few days of salmon fishing on the Humber. this Sunday. Strictly a boys trip this time, no AS - we will set up cots and sleep in the cargo trailer. I modified it for this purpose, adding windows, roof vents, solar power, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Looking forward to hearing how you make out.

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DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:21 PM

Fischelle's will not have enough water to kayak - it has always been a shallow river. You may have better luck on Crabbes or Robinsons. I would think the best rivers for boating in the area are the Humber (which is behind you) or the Codroy (which is south of you). Both are big enough to be enjoyed. We canoed little Barachois Brook last year - from the provincial park to the ocean. Great trip but the water was low and we walked quite a bit. Kids loved it though.

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DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:22 PM

If you spend any time around Port aux Basques there is a restored stone lighthouse in Rose Blanche. Nice walking trail out to it as I remember.

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SilverEagle6 · 08-24-2015, 05:23 PM

Swimming???!!!!! You're talking to a good ole southern boy...air temp below 70f and I freeze...water temp below about 74f...unthinkable!!!

Will let you know how the trip goes.

We leave here on Thursday or Friday and head to Grand Codroy for our last 5 days or so. Still would like to meet for a beer!

DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:36 PM

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Did you have your board meeting yet?!

Far as I know The Airstreamers Club is open to everyone, but I must be the only member from Newfoundland. Tell you what, if you find your way back here some time we will have to have that meeting and a few refreshments.

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DMT · 08-24-2015, 05:41 PM

I hear you about the temperature. We lived in Houston for several years and I think my blood thinned. I will never forget the day we arrived back on the island. Middle of summer and we were so cold my wife and I were wearing sweaters while our relatives were in shorts and tee shirts. Took a few months to acclimatize. .

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SilverEagle6 · 08-25-2015, 03:00 AM

Back to catching up on photos.

One of the local campers we met at Lomond River told us about the artwork inside the rotunda of the St Anthony hospital. Here is just a sample. These are ceramic tiles and the work is exquisite, encompassing the entire wall of the rotunda.

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SilverEagle6 · 08-25-2015, 03:06 AM

We enjoyed hiking the trails at Fishing point and visiting the lighthouse. L'Anse Meadows is well worth the visit. We took the tour which was excellent and enjoyed the film also. Everybody has this photo...here is mine.

SilverEagle6 · 08-25-2015, 03:29 AM

We drove up to Ships Cove in search of a place to kayak. There is a nice viewpoint a the top of a bluff. I happened to see the small cove to our left, it happened to be Cape Onion. The White House is Tickle Inn, owned by Mr D.R. Adams.