About     ​

 

"Flowers" is a generic term used in Italian for any rock just appearing on the surface of the water.  Just off of Flower's Cove are shoal outcrops of rock formation or "flowers."  It is assumed that Flower's Cove was named this by early settlers for this very reason.​  Flower's Cove is approximately 1.5 kms south east of the quaint little outport of Maberly.  The duration of the session is 3-5 hrs, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on conditions or what the customer wants.  While hiking along the trail you can view and take pictures of spectacular scenery the breathtaking rugged coastline has to offer.  The inconsistent topography is made up of different ecosystems populated with a diversity of flora and fauna.  On times it is also quite possible to spot wildlife such as whales 🐳, moose 𐂂 and various avian such as the Bald Eagle 🦅.  The picnic site "Flower's Cove," is  a beachy inlet sheltered by cliffs on each side.  

Come and allow yourself the opportunity to have an amazing experience of a small, but stunning piece of Canada's most easterly coast.  Work up an appetite on the hike and be ready to enjoy a good 'ole' fashioned Newfoundland boil-up of homemade food with a cup of tea made over a fire on the beach.  "There's nothing like a cup of tea in the great outdoors."  Also, while  relaxing at the Flower's Cove destination, you can refresh your feet with a little dabble in the cold but pristine Atlantic ocean.

                                                           

Order Of Events

1. While hiking along the trail we will make several stops to identify various plants such as Newfoundland's provincial flower "The Pitcher Plant."

2. We will be taste testing edible berries when in season, and even pick some to take home if desired.

3. We will tell stories of our ancestors and how they utilized nature's resources. 

4. We will make time to view and take pictures.

5. Also, we will use supplied binoculars to spot animals such as whales, moose and the Bald Eagle.

6. When we reach the Flower's Cove destination, we will paint beach rocks, a popular Newfoundland trend.

7. At Flower's Cove we will demonstrate, a traditional Newfoundland boil-up (Picnic) over an open fire.

8. While waiting for the meal you can also do some fishing, in the freshwater steady at the cove,with supplied fishing gear.

  

Menu

- Fish Cakes and homemade pickles

- Salt fish, potatoes and scruntions

- Fried fish, mashed potatoes or fries

- Fish and brews with scruntions

- Stewed fish and vegetables

- Moose stew with a pastry

- Moose burgers with fries

- Newfoundland style pea soup and dough bys

- Newfoundland style baked beans served with toutons and fried bologna 

All Meals will be served with a desert:

- bakeapple cheesecake

- boiled pudding with sauce

- partridge berry tart

- blueberry puff

Kids Menu

- kraft dinner

- hotdogs 

- hamburgers

- grilled cheese sandwich

- mini pizzas

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Drinks

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- A hot cup of tea (various flavours ) or coffee

- Refreshing ice water.

Items to take along

- Comfortable hiking footwear

- Sunglasses

- Hat

- Fly repellent

- Suitable clothing for the weather

- Hydration

- Small high protein snacks 

- Camera

Items Supplied

- Binoculars

- Walking sti​ck

- Container for berries

- First Aid Kit

- Painting supplies

- Trouting equipment 

Requirements 

- Able to walk over 1 km and go down over a moderately steep incline

- Physically fit

- Children can attend, but have to be able to hike long distances and under care of an adult

- Not recommended for toddlers or infants

- Welling to sign a waiver

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Rates

Children 12 and under $20.00 (only suitable for children who can walk long distances)

adults $50.00-$60.00

Qualifications

- First Aid Certified

- Hospitality and Tourism Diploma

- Natural Resource Tech. Diploma

- Geographical Information Systems Diploma

- Experienced Outdoors person  who is native to the area and is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the hike