Petty Harbour located on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Labrador, Canada is a unique seaside town that sits along the water's edge surrounded by lush green hillsides. The harbour itself is easily accessible to most marine watercraft and many people stop by Petty Harbour for a bite to eat at the cafe, to spend the night at the bed and breakfast, pick up supplies at the general stores and explore the souvenir shops.
The successful little town of Petty Harbour on the Avalon Peninsula is one of the oldest fishing communities in North America and this is where you will find everything that you need within walking distance. A hiking trail known as the East Coast Trail is another popular tourist attraction as well as the stunning...
... scenery that overlooks the ocean.
Along the waterfront you will find old fishing stages, crab pots for the local fisherman, wharves and unique buildings that were built on stilts. For over five hundred years the fishing industry of crab, lobster, lumpfish and cod has kept this town full of life as well as the tourists that come here which have been increasing year after year.
Petty Harbour on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Labrador was the chosen location for three different films, one being "Orca", another "A Whale for the Killing" and the last being "Rare Birds". It has the perfect setting, harbour and atmosphere for these types of films.
Summer in Petty Harbour is extremely scenic and peaceful and so is winter when the snow has fallen and blanketed the town. Winter can bring in some fairly rough seas, so be sure to check the marine forecast before venturing to Petty Harbour on the Avalon Peninsula.
Petty Harbour along the Cape Spear Drive, Highway 11, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Labrador, Canada.
"Petty Harbour Avalon Peninsula"
Boats docked at the port in Petty Harbour on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Labrador where many marine watercrafts pull in for a peaceful evening or two.
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Stock Photo Title: Petty Harbour Avalon PeninsulaBoats docked at the port in Petty Harbour on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Labrador where many marine watercrafts pull in for a peaceful evening or two.
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