... by sea from New Bonaventure to the enchanting and long-abandoned communities of Kerley's Harbour and Ireland's Eye.

Back in boat, across the sound and through the fjord entrance to the deserted community of British Harbour, first settled, in the 1800's

Choose to return by boat or hike over highlands and alongside tumbling streams back to New Bonaventure.

Bruce  Miller is your guide and skipper. A fisherman born in Kerley's Harbour with tales of the life of these communities.
A journey through time.
 

Also See

*Random Passage film set
*Waterfalls
*Seabirds
*Whales
*Eagles


Location

We are located on Route 239, just a 2-hour and 45 minute drive from the capital city of St. John's. Follow Route 230 to Trinity junction and turn right.  Proceed straight ahead for a distance of 17 kilometers towards New Bonaventure. Let us then guide you to abandoned settlements along our rugged coast.

Services Available

Daily tour times: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - tours run approximately 3 hours.

Rugged Beauty Boat tours not only operates scheduled  daily tours, but we also arrange specialty tours to fit your needs. Please contact us in advance to arrange your customized tour.  

  • Guided hiking tour
  • Stop over at cottage
  • Local entertainment

Travel Distance

  • St. John's to Clarenville               200 km
  • Clarenville to Trinity                      71 km
  • Trinity to New Bonaventure           17km

"This day alone a memory to be cherished"

Photo Gallery

Click here to view past and present photos of scenery and resettled communities that you will see throughout your tour.

"This boat trip and hike has made our visit to Newfoundland perfect.
Thank you so much!"
-Jens Rudite, Juul, Sweden

Guestbook

Click here to sign our guestbook.

Click here to view our guestbook

Contact Information
for reservations

Box 24, Site 2
Dunfield, Newfoundland
A0C 2S0
Telphone: 709-464-3856 / 709-464-7131
Email: bruce@ruggedbeautyboattours.net

"...the highlight of our visit to Newfoundland."
-John Pye, President of Delta Hotels

Links

Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador
Telephone: 1.800.563.NFLD
Fax: 709.729.0057
Web:
www.gov.nf.ca/tourism

The Discovery Trail Tourism Association
Telephone: 709.466.3845
Fax: 709.466.1300
Web:
www.thediscoverytrail.org

Natural Wonders Hiking Tours
Web:
www.puffins.ca

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