Since the creation of Sir Richard Squires Memorial Park in
1954, Provincial Parks and
Reserves have brought you Newfoundland and Labrador at its
natural best. Today, thanks to the
foresight of those who worked towards the creation of
Provincial Parks and Reserves in
Newfoundland, you can still enjoy their many benefits.
Whether you visit one of these areas for a
day or for an extended vacation, our excellent facilities
and programs together with outstanding
natural surroundings and friendly staff help you celebrate
our natural heritage.
Just imagine...
You are surrounded by family and friends. Swimming and hiking have sharpened everyone's appetites, and the kids are clamouring for hot dogs and juice. After a satisfying lunch, the kids are busy creating nature crafts with the park interpreter, and you get the chance to sit down and relax. As the warm sun completes your sense of well-being, you are filled with happy memories of summers past.
The sweet smell of woodsmoke is
enriched by the aroma of frying 'toutons".
As the campfire leader passes out the
rounds of fried bread dough, you ladle a
spoonful of partridgeberry jam on yours.
The toutons' taste is reminiscent of fresh-baked
bread, and the jam is both sweet
and deliciously tangy. This is the fun of a
Provincial Park campfire program.
Your pulse races faster than the water around you. The canoe seems so slight as you steer a path beyond the rocks and through the channel of raging water. Suddenly, the rapids are behind you and the channel opens to reveal the green headlands and deep blue ocean of Fortune Bay. This is the excitement and beauty of the Bay du Nord - a Canadian Heritage River nominee.
PROVINCIAL PARKS
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Young and old, groups and individuals can enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities in Provincial Parks. The fun awaits you whether you join in a cross-country ski meet, enjoy an environmental game or spend a day at the beach with your friends. Leave stress behind as you; unwind in the refreshing natural setting of a park.
LEARNING NATURALLY!
Provincial Parks are nature's classrooms where
learning comes naturally. Join the fun as a park
guide leads you in a sing-song around the
campfire, shows you a movie in the amphitheatre,
or helps you create a nature craft. If you prefer
something a little quieter, join a guided nature walk
and discover the natural wonders of
Newfoundland. Bring your school or community
group - young and old alike will enjoy the activities,
and participating will enrich your park visit.
Be careful of the moose in Barachois Pond. It is a bird watchers paradise in La Manche and Notre Dame Parks. Salmon jump the falls in Squires Memorial Park and the endangered Piping Plover are found in the sand dunes at J.T.Cheeseman Park. These are some of the many first hand experiences found in our protected areas. Seasonal park guides are on hand at Barachois Pond, Beothuck, Butter Pot, Cheeseman and Notre Dame Parks. Join a program at the activity centres in Barachois Pond and Notre Dame Parks or at the guided walk in Butter Pot Park. Learn about life of a woodsman at Beothuck Park where there is a full-size replica of a turn of the century logging camp.
Discover more about the Province's plants, animals, geology and ecology by reading some of the brochures published by Parks and Natural Areas Division. They are available from Parks Regional Offices, individual Parks, Parks Headquarters or from Tourist Information Centres.
