About Sign Showing About Torbay Tour Route - Killick Coast
This sign tells all about the Killick Coast Tour Route around Torbay, Portugal Cove, Logy Bay, Outer Cove... andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The sign reads as follows:andlt;BRandgt;A killick is a homemade anchor, fashioned from young pliable tree stems thare are lashed around a heavy stone. Made using the materials at hand, killicks symbolize traditional resourcefulness. They are routed in this coast's long fishing history, which dates back to the 1500's when English, French and Portuguese fished off Conception Bay's rocky beaches.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;
Mining and fishing have flourished here. Farmers have prospered, supplying the capital with fresh produce. Communities grew as city-dwellers came in search of a rural lifestyle. Today, this shore is the capital city's seaside playground. Paddle in the sea and listen to the waves raking over beach rocks. Hieke a coastal trail and watch for whales. Connect with the past through historic sites and museums. Come, explore our spectacular coves, dramatic cliffs, and rocky beaches.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;
andlt;bandgt;Hiking Trails:andlt;/bandgt; Stunning. There's simply no other word for the coastal trails here. You'll find blue sky, sea breezes, rugged cliffs and spruce-scented forests. Feel the spray frsom freshwater falls, and listen for breakers crashing on the shore. It's a challenge to find a better place to explore the outdoors. The killick Coast is a hiker's paradise.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;
andlt;bandgt;Lace up your bootsandlt;/bandgt;: Hike the andlt;bandgt;East Coast Trailandlt;/bandgt; from Pouch Cove to the Avalon Peninsula's northern tip. There, you'll find the Cape St. Francis lighthouse, and a great spot to watch for icebergs and whales. Follow Flatrock's andlt;bandgt;Big River Trailandlt;/bandgt; past freshwater whirlpools to an outcrop of rock where the river flows into the churning sea. Breaking a sweat yet? Try the Father Troy Trail in Torbay, or the trail to Grayman's Beard in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips. Cool off at the Duck Pond, a freshwater swimming hole near Bauline.
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Photo Location: Torbay, Newfoundland
Where: Torbay Road, Torbay, Newfoundland
Photograph Taken on : October 4th of 2009
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