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the recent and past histories of Aboriginal peoples in the area, including the extinct
Beothuk tribe. Take exit 18A south to reach it. Admission includes the loggers' museum.
Loggers' Life Provincial Museum MUSEUM
( 709-292-0492; www.therooms.ca/museum ; exit 17, Hwy 1; adult/child $2.50/free;
9am-4:45pm Mon-Sat, from noon Sun Jun-Sep) Here you can experience the life of a 1920s
logging camp - smells and all. Admission includes the provincial museum.
Salmonid Interpretation Centre PARK
( 709-489-7350; www.exploitsriver.ca ; adult/child $6.50/3; 8am-8pm Jun-Sep) Watch At-
lantic salmon start their mighty struggle upstream to spawn. Unfortunately, they do so
under the pulp mill's shadow. To get there, cross the river south of High St and follow the
signs.
Sleeping & Eating
Hill Road Manor B&B B&B $$$
( 866-489-5451, 709-489-5451; www.hillroadmanor.com ; 1 Hill Rd; r $119-129; ) Elegant fur-
nishings, cushiony beds that will have you gladly oversleeping and a vibrant sunroom
combine for a stylish stay. Kids are welcome.
Kelly's Pub & Eatery BURGERS $
( 709-489-9893; 18 Hill Rd; mains $8-12; 9am-2am) Hidden neatly behind the smoky pub
is this great countrified spot. It makes the best burgers in town and the stir-fries are not
too shabby either.
Information
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor ( www.townofgrandfallswindsor.com )
Getting There & Away
DRL ( 709-263-2171; www.drl-lr.com ) has its bus stop at the Highliner Inn on the Hwy 1
service road. The drive to St John's is 430km, to Port aux Basques it's 477km.
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