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Newfoundland
Remnants of old walking paths that used to connect local communities and
provided escape routes inland from pirates now make for fantastic hiking since
most clutch the shoreline and often provide whale views.
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East C
t Trraiil(
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is on the Avalon Peninsula.
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SSkerrwink T
t Coast T
ink Trraiil(
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is on the Bonavista Peninsula.
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Grros Mo
s Morrne Na
e Nattiional P
al Parrk(
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is renowned for its vistas.
Prince Edward Island
This region is very flat, so there are far less hiking opportunities than the other
provinces. That said, there are plenty of beaches to stroll.Prriince E
e Eddwarrd Isla
d Island Na-
d Na-
ttiional P
nal Parrk(
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is the best choice if you feel the need to use your feet.
Birdwatching
No need to be a binocular-toting ornithologist to get into the scene here. Birds swarm the
region, and whether you're a birder or not, you'll find it tough to resist the charm of a
funny-looking puffin or common murre.
Seabirds are the top draw. Many whale-watch tours also take visitors to seabird colon-
ies as whales and birds share a taste for the same fish they will often lurk in the same
areas. So you'll be able to feast your eyes upon razorbills, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and
yes, puffins and murres. The colonies can be up to one million strong, their shrieks deaf-
ening and their smell, well, not so fresh. Still, it's an amazing sight to behold.
Also impressive to watch are the Arctic-nesting shorebirds that migrate south through
the Bay of Fundy. Each year millions of tiny sandpipers refuel in the rich mudflats ex-
posed by the world's highest tides. The prime time is mid-August, and the prime places
are around Windsor and Grand Pré in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley .
The
Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America
(2003) by David Sibley
makes an excellent, illustrated and portable companion for birdwatchers.
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Cycling is where PEI shines. Several years ago, the province converted a defunct 357km
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