SHORT STAY GUIDE Don't miss Terra Nova National Park, where boreal landscapes meet sheltered fingers of the sea. Terra Nova's forested hills are indented by numerous sounds, or fjords. It is this combination of forest and marine environments that gives the park its unique character. Boreal forests, barrens and bogs are home to moose, lynx and black bear. Interpretive boat tours on Newman Sound offer opportunities to view bald eagles, whales and marine life. The sheltered waters generally allow for calm seas and smooth passage in an area rich with wildlife and scenic beauty. This popular national park is located close to the Trans Canada Highway. Vantage points on coastal headlands can be driven to. Tours, programs, and displays interpret the park's rich natural and cultural heritage. Watch for Parks Canada signage on the highway. the most easterly national park in Canada preserves 130 kms of coastline interprets boreal and marine habitats 240 kms east of St. John's opportunity to view bald eagles, whales, icebergs 20 minute slide program at visitor centre scenic lookoff at Blue Hill accessible by tour bus 90 kms of hiking and canoe trails interpretive boat tours available marine docking facilities at Salton's Wharf several picnic areas with playgrounds wheelchair accessible visitor centres, outdoor theatre, campground, lookoff and many picnic areas 1 hours or less: If you seek a brief overview and introduction to the park and have only a short time to visit, we recommend the following options: watch the park video at the Twin Rivers Visitor Information Centre (30 minutes) drop by the Activity Centre and visit the gift shop (30 minutes - 1 hour) arrange a brief orientation and introduction to the park by a Parks Canada staff (15 minutes) If you desire a brief tour of some of the park's highlights, we recommend the following: drive the road up Blue Hill or Ochre Hill for panoramic views of the park. (well maintained gravel road, 20 minutes return) visit the Estuary exhibits located in the Newman Sound picnic area. Bird watchers will appreciate a viewing telescope and panels describing the birds found here (15 - 30 minutes) visit Headquarters Wharf on Newman Sound and walk to nearby "pissamere" falls (15 - 30 minutes) stop at Cobblers Brook picnic area and visit the beaver pond (30 minutes) picnic at Southwest Brook and enjoy a short hike along the trail (30 minutes - 1 hour) 2-3 hours: Take an interpretive guided boat tour of Newman Sound; tours focus on different aspects of life in the Sound, check with Tour operators for times and topics (90 minutes to 3 hours): Call Ocean Watch Tours 709-533-6024. enjoy a scheduled evening theatre or campfire event, or participate in a guided interpretive hike (60 - 90 minutes) visit Sandy Pond; walk the self-guided trail (3 kms) take advantage of canoe and kayak rentals, or go for a swim at the supervised beach (60 minutes plus) hike one of the many short distance trails located throughout the park (most trails take about 2 hours to complete) experience trout fishing in the park's many ponds and streams (National Park fishing licence required) try your luck salmon fishing at Northwest River (National Park salmon fishing licence required) Half Day or More: camp at Newman Sound or Malady Head Campground go golfing at Twin Rivers 18-hole golf course (up to 6 hours) hike the Outport trail to Mount Stamford and back (20 kms, 6 hours) take the boat tour to South Broad Cove and hike back to Newman Sound (17 kms, 8 hours) enjoy wilderness camping at Dunphy's Pond, Minchin Cove or South Broad Cove go canoeing on Dunphy's Pond