La Manche Provincial Park

A Coastal And Forest Park With A Suspension Bridge Over The La Manche River, The Ruins Of A Village Swept Away By A Storm In 1966, A Campground And Hiking Trails. A Good Day Trip From St. John'S With The East Coast Trail Nearby · La Manche, Newfoundland and Labrador

La Manche Provincial Park lies on the Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland, off Route 10 about 70 km south of St. Johns, where the La Manche River runs through a steep, wooded valley to the sea (confirm the distance). The park is best known for the story of the village that once stood at the river mouth: a storm in January 1966 destroyed the wharves and houses, and the residents were later resettled. Today a footbridge crosses the valley on the way to the old village site, and the East Coast Trail passes through, linking the park to cliffs and coves along the shore (confirm the path name). The park has a small campground, picnic spots and walking paths, and it lies within reach of the seabird colonies of Witless Bay and the old settlement at Ferryland. Fog is common, summers are cool, and May and June may bring icebergs offshore. It suits hikers who enjoy a day on a wild coast, and a short drive from the capital makes it popular in July.

La Manche Provincial Park, on the Avalon Peninsula about 70 km south of St. John's off Route 10, near the abandoned village of La Manche; coordinates approximate, La Manche, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

The park is operated as a seasonal provincial park, with the gate, campground and washrooms normally running from about late May or June to early September or October, so confirm the exact dates with Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Parks before you go. The East Coast Trail itself is open to hikers all year, subject to weather, but the access road may be closed outside the park season and the bridge or trail sections can be shut after storms. Day use follows daylight, and the campground office keeps limited hours. Fog, rain and high wind can arrive quickly on this coast, so check the forecast and the trail association notices before a long walk (confirm).

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