2 Best Sights in Eastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

If history and quaint towns appeal to you, follow this trail, which is accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway (Rte. 1) on Route 230 or 230A at Clarenville, or at Port Blandford on Route 233. It includes two gems: the old town of Trinity, famed for its architecture and theater festival, and Bonavista, one of John Cabot's reputed landing spots. The provincial tourism website ( www.newfoundlandlabrador.com) has a more detailed description. Clarenville itself is largely a departure point for these more attractive destinations.

Newfoundland's first craft cidery, producing cider and pét nat (sparkling wine) for businesses around the province, has a tasting room where visitors can enjoy the products on-site along with a charcuterie board or seasonally appropriate pairings like grilled cheeses or hot chilli. Watch for pop-up events with visiting chefs. Visitors can sit outside in a a miniature orchard, and a weatherproof dome allows for a charming outdoor experience in summer and winter. In the off-season, the tasting room continues to open for Saturday afternoons.