Exploring The Coast Of Newfoundlandand | Bonavista, Twilingate, Fogo Island

Last video we explored St. John's but the adventure didn't end there. Here we are along the coast of Newfoundland up to Bonavista. It was a three-hour drive from St. John's so our first stop is some traditional Newfoundland food at Mifflin's Tea Room. I got the sampler because I can never decide and all the items tasted unique. We then checked out Ryan Premises which is one of the National Historic Sites in Newfoundland established in 1997 with collections of buildings that once was used in the fishing business and the fishing operations of James Ryan in the early 19th and 20th century. We headed to the Bonavista Lighthouse which had such a stunning surrounding landscape with a dramatic coast. It was super windy in Bonavista especially at the coastal edges so dress warm. The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse was built in 1843 and stands as one of the oldest in the province. Now it is a museum where you can climb the tower for panoramic views of the ocean. Dungeon Provincial Parks is a UNESCO geosite famous for its unique geological feature known as the dungeon, a massive collapsed sea cave with two large arches that was carved by the ocean. I spotted a root cellar that was so fascinating to me because I've never seen one so I started to look around for more. I learned that Bonavista was known as the root cellar capital of the world as it has more than 100 of them. These are used to store veggies and other food as the cellars are lined with stone and maintain a cool temperature which preserve these food in the harsh Newfoundland climate. Elliston Puffin Viewing is another beautiful renowned place in North America to observe these seabirds up close in their natural habitat. The viewing area is just a five minute walk from the parking to a rugged coastal cliff where thousands of puffins come to mate in late spring. You can see them flying around their nest, dive into the ocean for fish and interact with the colony. For dinner we had lobster and salmon at Skipper's restaurant and enjoyed some live music. We finished just in time for the sunset and head to our site for the night. The next morning we drove four and a half hours north to Twillingate, a town popular for its coastal scenery, colorful houses and maritime history. It is also the iceberg capital of the world however this year there were no icebergs in Twillingate unfortunately. Annie's Harbor Restaurant is a must when visiting Twillingate. Right outside is the wharf where you can enjoy a nice refreshing beer by the harbor. The Prime Birth Fishing Museum offers a collection of historic fishing and whale artifacts, exhibitions and an authentic experience of Newfoundland's rich traditional fishing culture. We've got a splitter, a header, a cutter and a faker. There's also a 52-foot whale that was beached up and put together by David Boyd, a local fisherman that established this museum. Long Point Lighthouse stands 15 meters tall at Crowhead near Twillingate since 1876. It is a prime location to view icebergs and whales but again it was not a lucky year for icebergs at Twillingate as they were all elsewhere in Newfoundland. We had some mussels and pasta for dinner at Georgie's Restaurant which is located inside the Anchor Inn by the waters before our next activity. Since there were no icebergs and we didn't do the iceberg tour, we instead booked a two-hour sunset kayaking adventure in the Twillingate Harbor around Hearts Island and Shoal Tickle. He's doing all the work right now. I'm doing the passenger princess. We booked through Rock Adventures, the only kayaking tour group there. We wore real kayak skirts unlike other ones that I've been in and rode up and down the harbor which made my arms really sore. We kayaked into the peaceful sunset then rode against the currents intensely back. First time kayaking into the sunset. We hit up Blue Barrel Gallery Cafe for some morning coffee and quiet wharf views before catching a ferry to Fogo Island. The ferry is an hour drive from Twillingate and it's non-reservable first-come first-served that takes about one hour 15 minutes boat ride. The first stop is Bang Belly Bistro, one of the more popular restaurants here on Fogo Island for some lunch. According to the Flat Earth Society, the top of this brimstone head trail hike is one of the four corners of the flat earth and is a must-do in Fogo Island. This trail has handrails and steps as you ascend up the rocky terrain to be rewarded with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Fogo Island Inn is a world-renowned luxury hotel on these rugged shores with a blend of modern design and traditional Newfoundland culture. Amenities include bars, saunas, pools, spas, art gallery, library, and cinema. It ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 a night depending on which room and season. Fogo is also home to four art studios that are scattered throughout the island. Tower Studio is remote and offers solitude and escape as well as expansive windows at the top for reflection and inspiration for the artists. Long Studio is sleek, linear, and extends toward the ocean with a tranquil space for creativity. The Squish Studio is small, angular, and is asymmetrical in design, contrasting with the rugged coastline and focuses on introspective atmosphere. We got partridge berry jam ice cream at Rowler's and it was amazing. All is homemade and demonstrate economic nutrition which aims to provide transparency of where money goes and its promotion of responsible tourism and local economic sustainability. For dinner at the storehouse we had partridge berry cocktail with partridge berry and brie burger as well as a moose burger. I clearly loved partridge berry and it was the perfect place for it as it grows in the dry acidic soils of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was so unique. On the way back towards St. John's we stopped by some towns with unique names. It's like a dildo but it's soft. It tastes delicious.