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\fn l, ;\ -*:\l A'": ''jf ,flr r.'tl\LAA a -a " \-/JJ'. .'.\...V..r,. * \l \Jr,";; l- t l' tt[r] ?JIJysjltilfe$ y$!j SaiJ" J l,/ lr! J-r J.j3i y5 SriJliyJJSJe $ji3 llllililLililllffiilfi[|lll l|fillr ;a}!;s:rp at.trrr)/ lr=rt z) Fa inE fcr the HU]UIBER UALLEY Autumn in Western Newloundland offers avvesome outdoor experiences by Dale Dunlop and,Alison Scott Long Range Mountains of Western Newfoundland Tn" are the steady Brook Gorge is found nonnernmost extension of the Appalachians_and _ adjacent to Marbre Mountain ski I therefore Resort and, untir . contatn most of the the ziprine was buirt, it was best known same tree species found in New England. for its Few peopre spectacular waterfall. The zipline crosses rearize that they can do a traditionar and re-crosses the gorge fa, foriage driving tour eight times, there and have offering some amazing views of the the quintessentiar experlences assocrated waterfall. with autumn Marble Zip Tours uses in the Northeast. And, as with a two_line connectron that allows for many Newfoundland experiences, hands-free visitors will be pleasanfly zipping. While zipping from platform surprised_maybe even thrilled_by to platform you can how photograph or shoot video much there is to see and do. of the wate'fa, and the foriage on Marbre Mountain, all while Just outside Corner Brook, spinning 360 degrees. One of the ziplines NL, the Humber River cuts a steep valley is the through highest in Canada; at its highest point, the surrounding mountains. By mid_September, it is an amazing 2g5 feel (g7 the valley is metres) above the ground. aflame with the oranges and reds The final two lines are the second_ of iall foliage. The Trans-Canada thrrd-longest and Highway -Corner in the country and offer great follows the course of the river from a way to end the Marble Brook to Deer Zrp. experience. While Lake, a distance of about 50 ziplining sounds scary, it is a"tuaily very kilometres, almost all of which makes for safe, great and customers as young as fall viewing. six and as old as g9 have enjoyed the But the spofi here. For those less intrepid, there foliage is by no means the only reason is a large viewing deck just _ to visit the Humber mlnutes away. River region at this time of year. The region plays host to an amazing lf you prefer to keep your feet variety of activities for outdoor_oriented probably a little closer to the ground, you can visitors. the most try spelunking. exhilarating can be Cycle Solutions in Corner Brook offers had at Marble Zip Tours at Steady Brook, just tours that can outside be tailored for the skill and fitness Corner Brook. levels of the participants. After a shorl hike though the woods and a scramble down a small cliff with Rl gh t: NeMouncllancl,s Humber Biver Canyon s ablaze with ye lor,v birch trees in the faJJ. Far right: the fall briiliance at Wilcl Cove Pond, along the Appalach an Tra J, makes a great photograph c backdrop Abover zplning E over Steady Brook Gorge g If you go, check out these links o marbleziptours.com r cyclesoultions.com . blomidongolf.com . humbervalley.com/golf . eurekaoutdoors.nf.ca . newfoundlandlabrador.com . humbervalley.com the aid of a rope, you come to a cave opening. The cave, carved out Don't miss the chance to see Western Newfoundland,s of seaside fall the mountains by the Corner Brook Stream, is a relatively easy one splendor along the Captain Cook,s Trail, which starts in Corner Brook to explore, even for beginners. Once inside, you follow the traverse of and ends at Lark Harbour, at the entrance to the the ,,shore,, Bay of lslands. Few brook, negotiating the pinches and curves of the of the people know that the legendary Captain Cook learned and honed waterway. For those who are a ritfle more ambitious, this cave has an his navigational skills in Canada or that attic-a you he spent four years mapping cave above the cave. have to manage the climb and be the island of Newfoundrand for the British Admirarty. stad the trip by willing to get really dirly. visiting captain James cook Nationar Historic site atop crow Hiil, Golf is not the sporl most potential visrtors would associate with the overlooking corner Brook, where a series of paners detairs Humber his exproits River Valley, but it is home to two courses. Blomidon Golf and in the area" Be sure to follow the path to its end, where there is an country club is a mature course rocated in the hearl of corner Brook; outstanding panorama of ihe Bay of lslands. it was recently redesigned by Canada,s most famous golf architect, After passing through a number of scenic villages, you,ll Graham come to Cooke. lt rs a good test of golf at a fair price. Frenchman's Cove, where the scenery takes a dramatic turn as the Just 20 minutes outside Corner Brook is Humber Valley Resort, mountains rise almost straight from the sea and the bay becomes where the River Course has gained renown. The course was named studded with rugged isrands. one highright is "Canada's ,,Best a series of waterfails Best New Course,, by SCOBEGo/f magazine and New that plunge hundreds of feet from the cliff above. At the end of the trail lnternational course" by Gotf magazine in 2007. Architect Doug carrick are Bottle Cove and Litfle por.t, both part of the community has taken of Lark full advantage of the changes of elevation and the proximity Harbour. port The picturesque Litfle is filled with traditionar dories and of the river to create a course that is a must-play for golfer. any serious gaily coloured fishing boats. And whire the return journey From must foilow a scenic perspective, the course is truly at its best in the fall. the same road, the vrews are completely different on the way back. lf the Humber is not synonymous with golf, it cerlainly is synonymous Getting to the Humber Vailey area is not difficurt. There with salmon is regurar air fishing. The lower Humber River, from Deer Lake to its service to Deer Lake, or you can make the 40-minute drive from Corner mouth at Bay of lslands, has been attracting salmon fishermen from all Brook; alternatively, there are car ferries from Nova scotia over the that land at world for more than 100 years-all of them hoping to catch one Porl just aux Basques, over 200 kilometres away. There are a variety of of the huge fish for which this river is known. accommodations throughout the area, especially in Corner Brook While salmon and are caught throughout the summer, the best time to near Marble Mountain ski Resorl. The provrnce's officiar website is a land a trophy-sized salmon is from late August to mid_September. ,,lf ln great place to starl looking (see you Go,,, above). this part of Newfoundrand, non-residents who want to fish for sarmon For those in search of luxury, the Humber Valley are Resort offers three_ required to use a licenced guide or be accompanied by a direct to five-bedroom chalets that are larger than most people,s homes. relative who is licenced; one of the best-known guiding companies is Aside from the world-class golf, the resort offers a full Eureka Outdoors. service spa_a great way to recharge. $) i rom far left gofers enloy the fa I scenery on the colrse at Ner,dound and's Flumber Va ley Fesori; a b ke ride ofiers a chance to breathe I the autumn a r at the base oJ hlarb e [4ounta n Sk Beso(t f-relchman s Cove, lvhere ihe bay becomes siudrled ,,!rih |ugge{i sands Top Blom don Goif and Couniry Cub, r,,rhich tvas lecenty reclesigned by Canada s most famous go f arcf Lect l'78:l, tirr'rr,r'l:,:t'1: i taturt \ i i,,,/,,1 E Gil LIE -.

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