Captain James Cook Trail Route 450
The Captain Cook’s Trail (route 450) stretches 50 km (30 miles) from Corner Brook along the south shore of the Bay of Islands. A drive along this scenic route will take you through the communities of Mount Moriah, Halfway Point, Benoit’s Cove, John’s Beach, Frenchman’s Cove, York Harbour, and Lark Harbour. As you journey along this route take time to enjoy its many natural amenities. Enjoy a swim at Cook’s Brook, named after Captain Cook who was said to have wintered in the area because of ice conditions in the bay. Hike the Blomidon Mountains, or visit the Blow Me Down Provincial Park in York Harbour where you can hike, picnic, enjoy ocean activities, and savour the ocean breeze – the scenery is breathless. At Little Port take in the fresh air and visit Bottle Cove, relax with a picnic lunch along the picturesque shore, or, at low tide, walk along the beach and explore the naturally carved “sea cave” on the south side of the cove.
