This peninsula sticks out from the rest of Newfoundland like a sore thumb, some of the most remote land on an island full of remote lands. We wanted to visit St. Anthony which is situated near the very tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, and that requires a drive along the west coast, passing numerous small fishing villages along the way.
Early on, we came to a tiny provincial park featuring a large rock at the edge of the sea, a rock with dramatic arches undoubtedly created by the pounding waves. You can even climb to the top of the unique formation, so I did.
Our next stop was the town of Port aux Choix, which claims a history of four cultures dating back some 6000 years, long before Europeans "discovered" the new world. Fishing is a mainstay of the local economy, but seals have been a primary source of food, clothing and tools for these many eons. Evidence of the early inhabitants is found in the many prehistoric artifacts that have been discovered in the limestone barrens near the town.
A replica of the Vikings' longboat design is one of many displays representing the various cultures known to have lived here.
We paid a visit to the workshop of a local craftsman, watching as he practiced his art.
The setting sun put a golden hue on the village that I couldn't resist. The lighthouse appealed to me too, despite its dire need for a coat of paint.
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