Norman's Cove, Newfoundland & Labrador
The municipality of Norman's Cove is located on the isthmus that connects the Avalon Penninsula with the rest of the island of Newfoundland. Conveniently located one hour from St. John's, and fourty-five minutes from three golf courses. Take route 201 North off the Trans Canada Highway and drive for approximately 5 kilometres. We're located directly on the main road.
Norman's Cove Cottage
192 Main Street
Norman's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 70, A0B 2T0
annbell@normanscovecottage.com
709-579-2541
Attractions
Norman's Cove is one of the oldest communities in Trinity Bay. In the 1800s it was a ship building town, the timbers were cut from the vast Birch stands that once populated the now coniferous rich forests. Today it is a fishing community with boats large and small feeding into its own fish plant.
In near by Long Cove, there is a geological marvel of rocks known by the locals as "Long Rocks". There are pink and green limestone containing fossil algae, massive conglomerates and the oldest of the rocks, the Cambrian quartz sandstones from the Cambrian Era as its name indicates.
If you like the majesty of the ocean, Trinity Bay is one of the most beautiful places on the island to witness its splendor. Every year Icebergs, most of which breaking off from glacial fields in Greenland, are carried along the Newfoundland coastline and often into Trinity Bay by ocean currents.
These bergs can sometimes be seen on the many walking trails, such as the famous Osprey Trail, or the newly developed Lookout, Ocean View, or Sea View trails. For a closer look a boat is the best way to go.
Trinity Bay Kayaking is a world class ecotourism operation with expert guides to take anybody from the most novice to the most vetern kayaker into the ocean to glide beneath giant sea stacks, into ocean caves and even within the shadows of icebergs. It is not an uncommon sight to glide along side giant sea turtles, pothead and humpback whales, or if you're lucky, even a curious Orca Whale.
If you happen to be lucky enough to be staying with us in the second weekend of August, you will catch the annual Norman's Cove / Long Cove Beach Festival. This festival has everything, a parade, a floatilla, a weiner roast, a beach boil up, theatre, and dancing until dawn.
In addition to the afformentioned sights and adventures there is a host of fantastic things to do and memorable events to experience.