While visiting the
Bonavista Peninsula you will find
Sherwood Suites & Motel the ideal
location for an overnight stop, weekend
or holiday centrally located in the
heart of Port Rexton on the Bonavista
Peninsula.
Spectacular coastal
hiking awaits you on the nearby
Skerwink Trail
(rated in the top thirty-five trails in
North America and in the top five in
Canada by Travel & Leisure
magazine in 2003) when you stay with us
at Sherwood Suites & Motel and less then
ten minutes from the historic town of
Trinity and its historic sites, theatre,
craft stores, art galleries, fine
restaurants and beautifully preserved
built heritage. Make some time in your
travel itinerary as well for day trips
to the Random Passage Site in New
Bonaventure; to hike the Kerley’s
Harbour-British Harbour Trail; to take
in a kayak or boat tour experience, as
well as visiting the neighboring
communities within Trinity Bight and on
the Bonavista Peninsula. Make us your
“home base” while you visit the area.
Trinity Bight has
something to offer everyone whether
you’re a naturalist, on a family
vacation or here on business, you can
experience it all here. Please
check out our suggested itineraries for
the area as well as a things to do in
the area.
Itineraries
Trails of Bonavista
Two Days in Trinity
Your Eastern Journey Starts Here
Whales, Bergs & Birds
Twelve Days of Adventure
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Skerwink Trail
The Skerwink Trail is an Award-Winning
5.3 km enhanced hiking path that circles
Skerwink head, near Port Rexton and
Trinity East, Newfoundland and Labrador.
It is a beautiful place to experience
our coastal landscape, and view the vast
blue waters of Trinity Bay.
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Random Passage Site
Constructed in 2000 for the filming of
the international TV mini-series “Random
Passage” the site today provides the
opportunity to step back in time to
learn about the obstacles and
opportunities our forebears faced during
early settlement.
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Rising Tide Theatre
Since 1978, Rising
Tide Theatre has been an innovator and
leader in the cultural life of
Newfoundland & Labrador. Under the
guidance of Artistic Director Donna
Butt, Rising Tide has been the genesis
of a repertoire of original stories and
drama.
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The View Golf Resort
Ideally situated
in the heart of the Bonavista Peninsula,
our resort makes a perfect hub from
which to base your vacation. Each hole
of this course offers its own unique
natural beauty. Sculpted from the rocky
hillside and contoured to match its
surroundings.
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Historic Sites in Trinity
Just a 10 minute drive from Port Rexton
you can enjoy the historic town of
Trinity. Make sure to drop by the
Visitors Centre to purchase your ticket
and visit the seven historic sites in
town.
Trinity Historical Society.
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Provincial Historic Sites.
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Rugged Beauty Boat Tours
Bruce Miller is
your guide and skipper. A fisherman born
in Kerley's Harbour with tales of the
life of these resettled communities.
Depart from New Bonaventure to the
enchanting and long-abandoned
communities of Kerley's Harbour and
Ireland's Eye.
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Trinity Historical Walking Tours
You will
experience the 500 year history of
Trinity during the 15 stops we make
during the leisurely two and a half hour
stroll along Trinity's paths and lanes.
Through stories, historic photos, audio
recordings of burials, shipwrecks, and
disasters.
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Sea of Whales Tours
Whale watching is one of the most
exciting activities you may ever
experience but beware – you may get
‘hooked’ for life! You will be amazed by
these “gentle giants” as we watch them
feed, play and migrate through our study
area around the Bonavista peninsula.
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Trinity Eco Tours
Robert Bartlett is your skipper. A
native Newfoundlander, his love of the
sea and of Newfoundland history drew him
to the Trinity Bay area where he has
chosen to live. He has over 25 years
of sea experience and is fully
certified in boat and tour operations. Read
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Atlantic Adventure Tours
Our guests relive the sensations of the
early explorers who arrived in Trinity
Bay by sail, 500 years ago. Sightings of
humpback, finback and minke whales are
quite common all summer long. Icebergs
drift past our shores in late spring and
early summer.
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English Harbour Arts Centre
English Harbour Arts Centre is housed in
the former All Saints Anglican Church,
located in English Harbour just a short
drive from Port Rexton. Programming
comprises arts / crafts and workshops
for all ages, creative retreats for
professional artists / writers, and
cultural events such musical
performances.
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Lockston Path Provincial Park
Lockston Path Provincial Park is located
approximately 6 kilometres from Port
Rexton on highway route 236. Comprising
733 hectares, this park was first opened
to the public in 1966. Since then, the
park has been upgraded to include a
comfort station with modern washrooms,
hot showers and laundry facilities.
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Hike Discovery
A trip
through the Discovery Trail provides a
unique opportunity to hike our coastal
trail system. The sea cliffs and barrens
around the Bonavista Peninsula will give
hikers an experience you will never
forget. Whether you're spending a day or
a week there is something for everyone.
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Cultural Craft
Cultural Craft is a
local partnership committed to providing
signature craft products at our tourist
sites that support the storyline and
history experienced on the Bonavista
Peninsula.
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Dining |
Artisan Inn,
Trinity, 464-3377
A & K Catering, Trinity, 464-2222
The
Galley Restaurant, Port Rexton,
464-3832
Dock Marina
Restaurant, Trinity,
464-2133
Eriksen Premises,
Trinity, 464-3698
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Fishers Loft Inn,
Port Rexton, 464-3240
Trinity Mercantile, Trinity,
464-3040
Two Whales,
Port Rexton, 464-3928
Random Passage
Site, New Bonaventure,
464-2233
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