Newfoundland and Labrador (area in green) has 5 distinct bicycle touring areas

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Newfoundland and Labrador is made up of five cycling regions, based on the divisions used by the Provincial tourism department. Newfoundland is unlike the other Atlantic Provinces, more barren, more rocky, in its own way perhaps even more beautiful. With such a well defined character, each of the designated regions have less variance than in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. The island has a distinct appearance and character, but perhaps not the variety. Labrador is an exception, the huge rugged mainland territory being one of the last frontiers on earth.

Western Newfoundland

Strong winds, Acadian Peninsula, fjords and mountains, Gros Morne National Park, L'anse aux Meadows Viking settlement

rugged coastal beauty ...Conche, a typical Newfoundland fishing village
(photo: Maurice Best)

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and Labrador Touring Regions

Central Newfoundland

Island hopping, icebergs, deep forests, wildlife, isolated outports

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and Labrador Touring Regions

Eastern Newfoundland

historic fishing villages, whale watching, lighthouses, Terra Nova National Park


one moose for every five people - especially
numerous at Terra Nova National Park (photo: C Pelley)

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and Labrador Touring Regions

Avalon

Furthest point east in North America, rocky coastline, historic and colourful St. John's, amenities and bike shops

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and Labrador Touring Regions

Labrador

Vast wilderness region, very low population, native Inuit and Innu villages, limited road cycling, challenging off-road routes, time sensitive-short cycling season Sunsets from the Labrador coast are spectacular. The Summer nights are very long, and the people have the Newfoundland hospitality along with a frontier attitude. On the down side... the mosquitoes and blackflies are ferocious.1) The first area, and the one accessible to most cyclists, is Route 510. It runs along the southern coast of Labrador.2) The second area focuses on the mythical Trans-Labrador Highway. Perhaps no other roadway in the country is shrouded in such mystery and rumour. Information on this road is hard to come by. This perhaps is why it is a "collector's item" among world travellers. Map readers and trip planners are intrigued by the remoteness, and adventure of reaching it by long train trips or boat rides.3) There are long, rugged roads at Shefferville and for sections around Lobstick/ Michikamau Lake. These roads can be quite long, connecting to mining operations, hydro-electric projects, and woodcutting sites. They are lonely, based with heavy gravel, unmarked and unsupported.

 

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