Attractions

Then on to Whiteway; a traditional fishing village famous for community spirit and the Shag Rock. Also referred to as the "shipwrecker", this large triple-horned rock is jutting sharply out of the water just a few hundred metres from shore, and offers a reminder of the dangers of the sea. It is especially beautiful when icebergs go aground near the rock! Heart's Content is a popular stop for a visit to The Heart's Content Cable Station, a Provincial Historic Site where the first successful Transatlantic Telegraph Cable was landed in 1866. The cable station houses a visitor information centre and equipment display, explaining the important role Heart's Content played in the Transatlantic Communication for over 100 years

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The lighthouse on the point offers a spectacular view and makes a perfect backdrop for a postcard picture.

While in New Perlican take a walk on the Shoreline Trail to " Bloody Point'", where a battle took place between the French and the English in the 1600's. A modern day lighthouse now sits here replacing the original that was built in 1960. Scattered throughout the community are saltbox houses, many of which are over 100 years old.

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