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 Walks

Take  an early morning brisk walk or jog to Fort Pointe Lighthouse a 8km return trip from the Rolling Hills.  Fort Pointe a remnant of the 1700's is one of the few lighthouses still operational with a light and fog horn.

Drive the 9km picturesque route to New Bonaventure and hike the trail to the old abandoned fishing village of Kerley's Harbour. View the location site of the 2000 movie"Random Passage" to be aired on CBC in Canada Fall 2001.

Meander around the little village of Dunfield visiting the fishing stages and beaches.

Near By Attractions

Historic Trinity just 5 km away offers summer theatre including the "NEW FOUND LANDE" Pageant - an outdoor performance depicting the lives of fisherman and merchants in the 1800's.

Visit the Hiscock House built in 1881- a Provincial Historic Site.

Lester Garland House built in 1821 by an English fishing merchant was rebuilt to its original form in 1997.

Scheduled boat tours leave Trinity throughout the summer to observe whales- humpbacks, minkes and porpoises.  There are also eagles and ospreys in the area.

Sea Kayaking - explore inlets and caves by kayak.

The Trinity Train Loop- theme park.

Bonaviata is a 45 minute drive from the Rolling Hills - the town where John Cabot landed in 1497.  Visit the national historic site of the Ryan Premises featuring early east coast fishery. Also, view the rugged coastline, popular Bonavista Lighthouse and  a replica of John Cabot's ship " THE MATTHEW."

For you golf lovers - just one hour west from Dunfield is Terra Nova National Park and one hour east is Brookside golf course Hatchet Cove.             

    

 

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