Brimstone Head, a piece of rocky landscape jutting into the sky. The Flat Earth Society believes that this is one of the four corners of the Earth. Standing at the top, facing the Atlantic, you can see why they deem this to be true. It's a sight worth the venture.
Fogo Island, the largest island on Newfoundland and Labrador’s vast coast, is home to eleven communities – each with their own distinctive flare and allure. In Tilting, a National Historic Site of Canada, you can wander through the tall lush grasses and run your fingers over the red paint of fishing rooms once occupied by our forefathers. Truly step back in time in an area that has been restored and maintained to its original 18th century splendor.
At the Lane House Museum and The Dwyer Premises, learn about our heritage and the fishing industry. Then, investigate the drying racks at Keefe’s Stage. Set up your tent and sink your toes in the white sand of Sandy Cove Beach. Walk the trails throughout the island and catch a glimpse of caribou herds grazing along the rolling hills. In the summer, Fogo erupts with music and fun with the Brimstone Head Festival. Camp, hike, and enjoy the festivities you’ll only find at the edge of the earth!
Across the glistening waters of Notre Dame Bay stands the beautifully formed shores of Change Islands. Humpback whales migrate through these waters and icebergs drift along the currents down Iceberg Alley. As seabirds soar overhead, you can relax in the salty ocean breeze and look out over the sights on the ferry ride from Farewell.
Change Islands has one small community nestled along a narrow tickle and causeway. Meander around historic buildings, over granite outcroppings, and into the greenest grasses and gardens. Small community charm and rich fishing culture combine with a prominent sense of history to make this place a tourist and artist’s paradise. As you have a delectable snack at the café, look out over the striking geological features and the babbling brooks that wind around red ochre fishing stages built years ago.
On the islands of an island, we’ve retained our culture and ancestry, including pieces of our forefathers’ dialect. We’ve treasured our land and nurtured our history to create a place all our own. Would you expect any less from the edge of the earth?
The ferry service running from Farewell, a northeasterly point in central Newfoundland on the Road to the Isles scenic driving route, sails visitors to Change Islands in 25 minute. The ferry service from Farewell to Fogo Island is approximately 50 minutes.