Monday, August 6
The charming city of Corner Brook is the second largest city in Newfoundland. It is located on the scenic Humber River.
The charming city of Corner Brook is the second largest city in Newfoundland. It is located on the scenic Humber River.
Founded: Established in 1956
Region: Located on the Bay of Islands at the mouth of the Humber River on Newfoundland's western coast.
Population: 19,886 (est. 2011) within the city limits
Climate: Winter months are mild and snowy, summer is comfortably warm
Language: English and French
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Today was another overcast day but still quite hot and humid. Temperatures got up into the high 20's so jeans were not really a good choice for walking long distances. There was also a 60% chance of rain so we had to take our wet weather gear as well.
We had no set plan or tour for today so took our time and got off the ship around 10am after a leisurely start to the day. There was a free shuttle provided to the Town Hall but as it was only a 10 to 15 minute walk from the pier we opted to walk with some friends.
Given that rain was predicted later in the day we thought it best to do the 2km scenic walk around the Glynnmill Inn Pond first. The track went all the way around the lake, through the bush with a tree canopy that made it cooler for walking. There were lots of ducks and swans on the lake so a very pleasant distraction from the heat.
After our walk the next proposed stop was to the Captain Cook Monument perched high atop Crow's Hill with great views over the city and the Bay of Islands. It was located a bit out of town and too far to walk according to the friendly volunteers at the information booth in the Town Hall Square. Taxis were in short supply so the very kind volunteer rang her husband to come and get us to drive us to the monument. Soon enough our lift arrived and we were off on a tour of the local neighbourhood as he got lost! Mind you I'm glad we didn't walk as it was a long way up hill!! Our driver waited for us at the monument then he very kindly offered to drive us to see the "Old Man in the Mountain" another must see icon.
This dramatic rock feature overlooks the scenic Humber River. Legend has it that the "old man" is watching over a pirate's buried treasure. See if you can find him in the photo....
Our next stop was to Walmart or the Walmart Museum as my friend calls it.... we have been severely deprived of shopping time in this trip! Mind you we are downsizing but still managed to spend up. Our friendly local (whose name we could not really understand) dropped us at the door and bade us farewell. We did pay him so it was worth his while.....
After spending time and money in Walmart we took time to relax with a coffee and pastry in Tim Hortons. We made good use of their fast free wifi before walking back to the ship. Unfortunately big black clouds were rolling in and we were almost back when the heavens opened but we were prepared with our umbrellas.
Unfortunately it was still raining for our usual Sailaway ritual on deck 11 so we moved inside under cover.
Another sea day before Port Saguenay which is another new port for us.
Today was another overcast day but still quite hot and humid. Temperatures got up into the high 20's so jeans were not really a good choice for walking long distances. There was also a 60% chance of rain so we had to take our wet weather gear as well.
We had no set plan or tour for today so took our time and got off the ship around 10am after a leisurely start to the day. There was a free shuttle provided to the Town Hall but as it was only a 10 to 15 minute walk from the pier we opted to walk with some friends.
Given that rain was predicted later in the day we thought it best to do the 2km scenic walk around the Glynnmill Inn Pond first. The track went all the way around the lake, through the bush with a tree canopy that made it cooler for walking. There were lots of ducks and swans on the lake so a very pleasant distraction from the heat.
After our walk the next proposed stop was to the Captain Cook Monument perched high atop Crow's Hill with great views over the city and the Bay of Islands. It was located a bit out of town and too far to walk according to the friendly volunteers at the information booth in the Town Hall Square. Taxis were in short supply so the very kind volunteer rang her husband to come and get us to drive us to the monument. Soon enough our lift arrived and we were off on a tour of the local neighbourhood as he got lost! Mind you I'm glad we didn't walk as it was a long way up hill!! Our driver waited for us at the monument then he very kindly offered to drive us to see the "Old Man in the Mountain" another must see icon.
This dramatic rock feature overlooks the scenic Humber River. Legend has it that the "old man" is watching over a pirate's buried treasure. See if you can find him in the photo....
Our next stop was to Walmart or the Walmart Museum as my friend calls it.... we have been severely deprived of shopping time in this trip! Mind you we are downsizing but still managed to spend up. Our friendly local (whose name we could not really understand) dropped us at the door and bade us farewell. We did pay him so it was worth his while.....
After spending time and money in Walmart we took time to relax with a coffee and pastry in Tim Hortons. We made good use of their fast free wifi before walking back to the ship. Unfortunately big black clouds were rolling in and we were almost back when the heavens opened but we were prepared with our umbrellas.
Unfortunately it was still raining for our usual Sailaway ritual on deck 11 so we moved inside under cover.
Another sea day before Port Saguenay which is another new port for us.
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