Found in Newfoundland: September 2016

Monday, September 5, 2016

Harbour Round

Harbour Round is true to its name – a community wrapped around a surprisingly round harbour. A narrow entrance provides access to the open ocean.


Welcome to Harbour Round	Hard to see from the picture, but the harbour IS round

Houses lie in clusters around the harbour and into the protective hills. It’s clear that fishing was a big part of this town, as there are fishing sheds, stages, and boats everywhere you look.


Love the signs they have along this coast	Pretty little town


Motorboat lies waiting (Get this picture on a greeting card)	I guess this is why they were sometimes called "tilts"?


Beautiful harbour (Get similar picture on a souvenir magnet)	Many fish have been processed here

Waiting for fishing
(Get this on a canvas)

Near the entrance to the town, there’s a lookout atop a short climb up a set of steps (warning: watch for splinters). From here you can see most or all of the town and the harbour and access a walking trail to explore the area even more. There are picnic tables available on the lookout, and it would be an incredibly beautiful place to sit and have lunch while enjoying the view.


Short climb to the lookout	Picnic area atop the lookout


View of the left side of the harbour from lookout	Another view from the lookout

A peaceful town, it’s a lovely place to spend some time relaxing. We didn’t get to do the trail, so if you have, please let us know what you found in Harbour Round.

Next post: Snook’s Arm and Round Harbour

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Brent’s Cove

Back to Route 414 and our original route now. The next road led to two small communities: Brent’s Cove and Harbour Round.

The name Brent’s Cove may come from England (there is a South Brent and East Brent there) or it may mean a steep or high place, such as the white point of high land rising to a steep hill between the two communities (More Than Just a Name, Byron A. Brooks, www.travellingnl.com). Like many other communities on the peninsula, Brent’s Cove is built around a sheltered harbour. It’s a picturesque town with old and new stages and fishing sheds, and a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere.

Nestled into the hills, with rocky outcrops protecting the harbour entrance, it’s a beautiful place to get away and let the quiet sink in. Take a look at what we found in Brent’s Cove.