Baccalieu Island Interpretation Centre & Baccalieu View Walking Trail Inc.

09/29/2024

🌊 How do Storm Petrels feed?

Storm Petrels hover gracefully above the water, picking off small crustaceans and fish just below the surface. Though they are capable of shallow dives, they rarely use this technique. 🐟

You can often spot these incredible birds near underwater predators like whales or seals, who push prey fish to the surface, making for an easier meal! 🐋

If you see a stranded bird, please report it to the CPAWS NL hotline by text or call at 709 330 8929 or on our page at Puffin & Petrel Patrol NL to arrange a pick-up so they can be safely released.

07/20/2024

Baccalieu View Walking Trail, Red Head Cove









the Baccalieu View Walking Trail.
Making a case for prettiest trail in the network is the trail bearing the same name. Perhaps the most gentle of the five trails, this 3.7-kilometre route takes you along well-groomed double track through classic Newfoundland and Labrador marshland. Within a few minutes, you’ll encounter Trout Pond. Trail builders have thoughtfully constructed a walkway to a small rocky island just off shore of the pond. Photo taking opportunities abound, and we’ve just scratched the surface.

Wide boardwalks and crushed stone pathways through undulating terrain best describe the first half of the trail. As you leave the wide-open marshes, you will soon be in the thick of a forest of weather-stunted trees. Be on the lookout for trail fairies, as you will happen upon their miniature dwellings in the forest.

The Baccalieu Walking Trail ends in one of the most awe-inspiring vantage points on the east coast. There is a lookout shelter at the highest point, plus a cook shelter off to the side.

Views of Baccalieu Island, fishing vessels, and the open ocean are what you’ll first notice. Look a little closer and you’ll see caves off Red Head Cove, as well as pods of dolphins breaching . Iconic North Atlantic Ocean swells create unmistakable rumblings in the distance.

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Fortunately for many visitors, these hiking and walking trails are relatively short and accessible. You don’t have to be a mountaineer, but it does help if you have the proper gear. Hiking boots or trail shoes, layers, sunscreen, and some water will get you through most of these mini excursions. Remember to bring a camera, as there are endless photography opportunities, like ocean swells smashing onto rocky shores and coves, natural archways, meadows filled with green moss, berries and juniper. Keep your eyes peeled and you may see an eagle or an osprey patrolling the coastline or a fox as it looks for lunch.

Wayne, originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, has lived in British Columbia for the past 25 years. He, along with his wife, returned in 2020 to buy a home in Heart’s Delight. Wayne has spent years exploring and taking photos in BC, and continued that passion for adventure while travelling all over Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out this photography at WayneParsonsPhotography.com, or follow him on Instagram .photo.

Johanna, born and raised in British Columbia has spent the last 30 years travelling, photographing and hiking round the world. She now calls Newfoundland her home away from home. Follow her on Instagram .

If you are out and about exploring these trails, share a photo with us on Instagram and tag it .

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11/18/2023

07/22/2023

12/08/2022

Gathering History project happening at Baccalieu Collegiate.
Please see the invitation below - we would like to invite community seniors in for Christmas dinner and a chat about years gone past!
Please RSVP at 587 3210 by 3pm on Tuesday, December 13.

07/20/2022

STORY QUILT SUBMISSION
CALL FOR REQUESTS

'Share Your Story'

One of the most incredible features of our last Festival was the
story quilt.

These quilts are the ones that have a story; a family quilt, a baby quilt, one that has been in your family, or passed on from another generation.
Perhaps it is a quilt that was a special gift or has a historical story.

There is no fee for submitting a story quilt.
Please email by August 1st
[email protected]
to let us know you will be submitting a quilt.
Pick Up is available, and drop off details (times and place) will be shared soon.
All Quilts should be in clear garbage bags, with a name pinned to the quilt.

*Please attach a short story in the email about the quilt so our visitors can enjoy. As little or as much as you want to share.
Who it was made by, when it was made. Why is it special? These are the wonderful details we love to share.

03/16/2022

Whale was seen from Baccalieu View Walking Trail Today March 16 2022

01/11/2022

01/09/2022

01/08/2022

Learn from your elders!!