Iceberg Hunting on the Baccalieu Trail

After a truly miserable week weather-wise, we were all looking forward to the forcasted warmth and sunshine on June 14. By 8:30 am, the temperature was at 12 Celsius (54 F.), already higher than we had experienced in a week. We decided to head out of town early, and hit the highway to the Baccalieu Trail; a wonderfully twisty road that winds its way around the north west Avalon.

The first stop was Salmon Cove Sands, a beautiful sandy beach about 10km from Carbonear. It’s been rated one of the top 15 beaches in the country, and I can understand why.

Mad Rock, Bay Roberts

As I have mentioned previously, I’m endevouring to explore areas that are a little off the beaten path. On May 31st, we decided to set out for Mad Rock, part of the Bay Roberts Shoreline Heritage Walk. To get here, turn off by Jungle Jim’s in Bay Roberts, and keep going until the road ends at the tip of the peninsula.

Iceberg Alley

I have to be honest. I never had much interest in icebergs…those massive chunks of ancient ice that break off polar glaciers each year and slowly make their way south to our waters. At worst they are a hazard to ships (Titanic for example!) and oil rigs, and at best they are the main ingredient in Quidi Vidi Brewery’s wonderful Iceberg Beer.