Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Change Islands are home to the
Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary
(
709-621-6381; 12 Bowns Rd; admission by donation; by appointment)
, established to increase
numbers of the native, endangered Newfoundland pony. Less than 100 registered beasts
of breeding age remain in the province, and this humble stable of 11 ponies is the largest
herd. The small creatures are renowned as hardy workers (especially in winter) with
gentle temperaments. Pony rides are available for $5 to $10. Call first to make sure
someone is on-site before visiting.
Festivals & Events
Great Fogo Island Punt Race
CULTURAL
(
www.fogoislandregatta.com
; late Jul)
Locals row traditionally built wooden boats (called
punts) 16km across open sea to the Change Islands and back.
Brimstone Head Folk Festival
MUSIC
mid-Aug)
A three-day hootenanny; Irish and Newfound-
land music.
Sleeping & Eating
Peg's B&B
B&B $
( 709-266-2392;
www.pegsbb.com
;
60 Main St, Fogo; r from $80; May-Oct; )
Right in
the heart of Fogo village, Peg's four-room place offers up a friendly atmosphere and har-
bor views.
Foley's Place B&B
B&B $
(
866-658-7244, 709-658-7288;
www.foleysplace.ca
; 10A Kelley's Island Rd, Tilting; r $85;
)
The four rooms in this traditional, 100-year-old home are brightly colored, furnished in
modern style and have en suite bathrooms.
Fogo Island Inn
INN $$$
$$$
( 709-658-3444;
www.fogoislandinn.ca
;
Joe Batt's Arm; r incl meals $850-2700)
Opened in
2013, this 29-room, ecofriendly inn is a gorgeous architecturual wonder clasping the
edge of the world. Each room has phenomenal views, as does the on-site restaurant
(mains $40 to $49, open 7am to 9pm). The chef sources almost everything from island
forages. If staff aren't busy, they'll give you a tour of the mod building.
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