Harbour Breton

Thursday, July 7: Overland from Hermitage to Harbour Breton (34 km SW of Pools Cove, Population: 1,877)

As soon as you enter Harbour Breton, you’ll see a Mary Brown’s on your left. We booked two two-bedroom Efficiency Units on, 30 Canada Drive, right around the corner from the Mary Brown’s for $109 plus tax (885-3177). We actually went to the Mary Brown’s counter to check in. The efficiency units were brand new and beautiful with full kitchens so we could cook our own supper.

After settling in, we headed to the Sunny Cottage Heritage Centre, located on the north side of the community, across the bridge, where we met Pansy who answered all our questions. Light lunches are available here.

Sunny Cottage Heritage Centre and guides

Harbour Breton is billed as Newfoundland’s Walking Town and the first hike we chose was up Gun Hill for a magnificent view of the whole community. Steep but very short.

View from Gun Hill

We also visited a second interpretation centre which served tea and dessert. Nice story panels about Newman’s Port.

Spent the afternoon at Deadman’s Cove. Only two other people there besides us. Simply amazing.

Ran up Witch Hazel Hill trail in the evening. Inland with no great views like the first trail but a good workout. Other trails include a 9-km loop called Connaigre Head Trails and Mile Pond which links to Deadman’s Cove.