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Change & Fogo Islands

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.


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toronto
Apr 22, 2010
Last summer, my trip to Fogo was GREAT! For somebody from Toronto, Newfoundland seems positively mountainous -- and that is another feature of the province that contributes to it's great beauty.
ingejordan
Mar 06, 2010
Surely Fogo Island has its own flair, not "flare"
inpath
Feb 20, 2010

Note - The photo is named "Change Island" The photo is actualy of the Town of Fogo, Fogo Island with Brimstone Head dominating at the edge of the earth.


Kevin Penton
Dec 03, 2009

I can vouch that Fogo Island is second to none in absolute beauty. If you haven't been there, you are missing out seeing one of the last beautiful unspoiled places on this continent. While you are there, pick up a copy of my book, titled Brimstone Head - A Collection of Short Stories.


blueheron4
Mar 04, 2009

 From the worst ligtening storm in 30 years, to eating crab & listening to fabulous Irish music, to seeing whales off the inlet, to meeting all the hospitable & warm residents of Fogo, to getting a glimpse of the Northern lights, it was all very memorable.


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