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Cow Head
About 1 hour 20 minutes from Deer Lake and 8 minutes from
St. Paul's you will come to the most northern town in Gros
Morne National Park, Cow Head.
Cow Head plays host to the
Lobster Festival each summer. If you are looking
for a Lobster Dinner with the "works" or local
entertainment check it out. The town has a website
at www.cowhead.ca with
an abundant of information for tourists to the area.
Also in Cow Head is Shallow Bay Beach. On this 10
kilometre beach, swimming, walking, clam digging and
mussel picking is for all to enjoy. Make a visit on a
sunny afternoon or late into the evening. Adjacent to the
beach is Shallow Bay Campgrounds. If you are in to
camping, enjoy the beach, and relax after just minutes
away. Use the provided telescope to look for
terns. Watch out for wildlife which is abundant throughout
the park.
Also while in Cow Head, visit the "Head". This was
originally the summer residence for local fishermen.
In your visit, feel the ocean which is just metres away
from you. See local fishermen, as boats enter and
leave the harbour. Watch local fishermen do their work.
Take a walk along the trail to the Lighthouse. This
Lighthouse still stands as it did in 1909. When you
reach the end of the trail, take in the breath taking view
of the ocean.
Looking for Bed & Breakfast
accommodations? Check out
Seabreeze Bed & Breakfast,
Bayview Bed & Breakfast
or
J & J Hospitality. Seabreeze Bed & Breakfast
also has RV Hookup available. If you are looking for
Hotel/Cabin accommodations, check out
Shallow Bay Motel. On your way to or from the "Head",
drop in the
Back
Cove Cafe or
C & M
Diner for a coffee or a lunch. Adjacent to
the Back Cove Cafe, visit the
Dr.
Henry Payne Museum. If you are looking for local
crafts, check out out
Shears' Salmon Flies and Crafts.
For more information feel free to call the council office
at 709-243-2446
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