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cliff edges and offer amazing vistas to rocky shores and some famous WWII shipwrecks.
Another good (and easier) trail is the
Marine Hike
(7km) that traces Admiral's Beach
near Grand Bank. It leaves from Christian's Rd off Rte 220.
Sleeping & Eating
Options are spread thinly. For those heading to St-Pierre, Grand Bank and Fortune are
the best bases. Grand Bank has better lodging but it's further, at 8km from the ferry dock.
Fortune has a sweet bakery by its dock. For more choices check the
Heritage Run
(
www.theheritagerun.com
)
.
Thorndyke B&B
B&B $$$
( 877-882-0820, 709-832-0820;
www.thethorndyke.ca
; 33 Water St, Grand Bank; r $95-120;
May-Oct; )
This handsome old captain's home overlooks the harbor. Antique wood fur-
nishings fill the four light and airy rooms (each with private bathroom). The hosts will
provide dinner with advance notice.
Fortune Harbourview B&B
B&B $$$
( 709-832-7666;
www.fortuneharbourview.com
;
74 Eldon St, Fortune; r $99; )
The five
rooms aren't fancy, and they're perched on top of a beauty salon, but they're tidy and
best of all, located near the ferry to St-Pierre. It's a serve-yourself, continental-style
breakfast.
Sharon's Nook & the Tea Room
CAFE $
( 709-832-0618; 12 Water St, Grand Bank; mains $7-10; 7:30am-9pm Mon-Sat, 11am-7:30pm
Sun)
This countrified eatery serves up lasagna, chili, sandwiches and heavenly cheese-
cake.
Getting There & Around
The Burin Peninsula is accessed via Rte 210 off Hwy 1. The drive from St John's to
Grand Bank is 359km and takes just over four hours.
Foote's Taxi
( 800-866-1181,
709-832-0491)
travels from St John's down the peninsula as far as Fortune ($45, 4½
hours).
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