Irish Loop
Irish Loop
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The Irish Loop driving route heads south from St. John’s, hugging a coastline called the Southern Shore. It meanders through stunning communities, along sheer cliffs, and across rolling green hills. A significant number of Irish immigrants originally colonized this area, and the Irish brogue is still evident in many of the local versions of the Newfoundland dialect. Find residents who speak as though they just left Counties Wexford and Waterford; their family names strong as ever in these places too. However, the cultural history here is new in relation to the natural history which is 565 million years in the making - the Irish Loop is home to fossils dating back to the dawn of complex life on earth. See this yourself at the Mistaken Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trend of the unique continues on the Irish Loop with this route being home to the world's southern most caribou herd and one of the most important puffin colonies.
Index of Members from the Irish Loop
Index of Members from the Irish Loop
Belle Maison Dine & Dream
Belle Maison Dine & Dream
Situated on the East Coast Trail overlooking the peaceful harbour of Port Kirwan. Our beautiful accommodations include a state of the art professional kitchen. Our licensed dining room is known for amazing dining that features local seafood. After a long day on the trails the hot tub is divine! Located on the Spurwink Path trail head we offer all-inclusive hiking packages to hikers from all over the world. Visit our website for more information.
T: +1 (709) 325 4388
T: +1 (709) 728 4388
Cape Race-PCS Heritage Inc.
Cape Race-PCS Heritage Inc.
Mistaken Point Cape Race Heritage Inc, a non-profit organization made up of a volunteer board of directors, owns and manages the Edge of Avalon Interpretive Centre in Portugal Cove South and the Myrick Wireless Interpretive Centre at Cape Race. The organization partners with Natural Areas Program, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources who manage Mistaken Point UNESCO World Heritage Site, on various initiatives related to preserving, and protecting the fossil site at Mistaken Point, and educating the public about this magnificent site.
T: 709 438 1100
Celtic Rendezvous
Celtic Rendezvous
Our oceanfront cottages boast large picture windows and private decks overlooking the ocean and Witless Bay Ecological Bird Sanctuary. Located on the East Coast Trail, just 45 minutes from downtown St. John's on route 10. Enjoy fishing, boat tours and kayaking nearby. Free Fibe internet and TV. Full-service RV park. Coin-operated laundry facility.
T: +1 (709) 334 3341
Claddagh Inn
Claddagh Inn
A boutique hilltop B&B overlooks lovely St. Mary's Harbour only 1.5 hrs from St. John's Airport & is the ideal base to explore the Irish Loop. A 2-day stay offers less driving and moving rooms; more exploring. Spot wildlife at Salmonier Nature Park & Cape St. Mary’s, discover fossils at Mistaken Point, watch feeding whales 15 minutes from our door and reserve a 3-course dining experience. Enjoy sunsets from the deck & an evening pints in the guest pub. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor 8 years running.
T: +1 (709) 525 2229
T: +1 (709) 525 3837
T: +1 (709) 525 2229 (Off Season)
T: +1 (888) 578 5454 (toll free)
Colony of Avalon
Colony of Avalon
Experience real history in real time. Widely recognized as the best preserved early English colonial site in North America. Today, on-going work at the Colony is changing the way we understand that past. Regular admission includes access to an active archaeological dig, conservation lab, visitor centre, 17th-century kitchen and gardens, guided tour, and gift shop. Get hands on with history with our Archaeologist for an Hour, Archaeologist for a Day, and Great Colonial Cook Off programs.
T: +1 (709) 432 3200
T: +1 (709) 432 3207
T: +1 (877) 326 5669 (toll free)
Dunne's B & B
Dunne's B & B
Nestled in the Heart of Ferryland's Historic District with a breathtaking view of Ferryland's harbour & historic Isle Aux Bois. Dunne's B&B offers 4 oceanfront rooms with private en-suite & is the ideal location for your stay in the area. View from your window, Ferryland lighthouse, now home to lighthouse picnics, East Coast Trail runs directly behind on the old railway track, offering a panoramic view of the ocean and community. Colony of Avalon, Dinner Theater, local Museum just two min. walk.
T: 1 (709) 432 2155
Edge of the Avalon Inn
Edge of the Avalon Inn
2018 Tourism Business of the year, Tripadvisor, Booking.com awards. Located two hours from St. John's, on the midway point of the Irish Loop, come experience our warm hospitality and rural way of life. Minutes from the UNESCO Mistaken Point Fossil site. We offer dining, music, screech ins, and outdoor experiences that celebrate our local history. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you travel. Standard, king, and deluxe suites along with a fully licensed restaurant. Continental breakfast included.
T: +1 (709) 438 2934
T: +1 (709) 699 2921
T: +1 (800) 439 2934 (toll free)
Hillside Fine Craft
Hillside Fine Craft
Fine Craft Studio specializing in handmade jewellery made from precious metals with a beautifully coloured selection of enamelled copper on sterling silver. Located in Tors Cove just around the corner from The Cribbies and the East Coast Trail. OPENING MAY 2021. Book an appointment to visit the studio, view the selection of earrings, pendants and studs. Chat with the craftsperson, Jaclyn Humphries, about the jewellery making process. Request a custom made piece or repair.
T: (709) 682-2692
Irish Loop Artisans Cooperative
Irish Loop Artisans Cooperative
Irish Loop Artisans Cooperative (ILAC) is comprised of a group of creative people connected to the Irish Loop region. We exist to provide each other with support, guidance and to promote the creativity of the people of our region.
Lighthouse Picnics
Lighthouse Picnics
The perfect recipe for what will be one of your most treasured memories. Lighthouse Picnics based at Ferryland Lighthouse offers unique picnic food using the freshest ingredients. A picnic to be enjoyed while relaxing and enjoying amazing scenery – waves, whales, and seabirds are all part of the vista. But what we offer is so much more than food and it is hard to describe in words. It is a feeling that best describes a Lighthouse Picnics experience. It is a moment to ‘be’…
T: (709) 363-7456
Merrymeeting
Merrymeeting
Welcome to Merrymeeting! Art Gallery, Quality Crafts & Coffee. A working, living art space in beautiful historic Renews, the heart of Irish Newfoundland. A place where you can find authentic, unique handcrafted pieces by local artisans. We are an intimate venue where a magical, unforgettable evening is unavoidable. A place to call in for a yarn (story or chat) & a cup of tea/coffee for visitors & locals alike. Come experience the vibrant & living culture we are lucky to have here in Renews.
T: +1 (709) 690 6493
T: +1 (709) 363 2257
O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours Inc
O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours Inc
Voted best boat tour by Newfoundlanders. Our Guides have been delivering Award Winning Boat Tours for over 30 years. Join us and explore the beauty of Newfoundland’s coast. View ½ a million Atlantic Puffins, watch majestic whales and sail past 10,000-year-old icebergs! Custom-built vessel with a heated cabin. Ample rail space offers every guest a bird’s eye view. Get up close and personal with nature on our Coastal Adventure Kingfisher Tour. Shuttle service available. Transport Canada Certified.
T: +1 (709) 753 4850
T: +1 (877) 639 4253 (toll free)
Running the Goat
Running the Goat
A working letterpress printshop, with vintage presses. Try printing on our 180-year-old iron hand press. Extensive collection of wood & metal type. Experience how books used to be made – and sometimes still are! The shop area features cards, prints, chapbooks and handmade books by a variety of Newfoundland and Labrador-based printers, including Running the Goat. It also carries the press’s line of fine trade books, featuring a series of award-winning folktales by CODCO alumnus Andy Jones.
T: +1 (709) 334 3239
T: +1 (709) 691 1317
Southern Shore Folk Arts
Southern Shore Folk Arts
The mandate of preserving and promoting the unique culture and heritage of the Irish Loop Region. The organization is non-profit and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who along with staff have worked to bring this mandate to a reality. One of the first priorities of the SSFAC was the revitalization of the Southern Shore Folk Festival which is known today as the annual Southern Shore Shamrock Festival. The Festival offers the best in Newfoundland / Irish music by featuring local and established performers.
T: 709-432-2052
T: 1-888-332-2052
Sullivan's Songhouse
Sullivan's Songhouse
Come into the kitchen and join Sean Sullivan in his hometown of Calvert, Newfoundland for a one-of-a-kind musical experience! The old fashioned kitchen in his outport home is the intimate setting for a two-hour session that features the songs and stories he was raised on. Experience what it was like to grow up in a house on the Southern Shore. Sean will be joined by a special guest musician at every session. And don’t be shy… bring along a song or a story and you can share your talents as well!
T: +1 (709) 693 4300
T: +1 (709) 745 2613 (Off Season)
The Valley House
The Valley House
Ocean view 4-bedroom heritage home with root cellar (built in 1898) in the heart of Ferryland near all attractions/trails/amenities. Spacious traditional authentic experience. The O'Keefe property is one of the oldest in Ferryland and was awarded Heritage Designation in 2015. Your host Rhonda is a 5th generation Irish Newfoundlander offering local tours and experiences. Immerse yourself in living history at the Valley House while exploring all the Irish Loop has to offer. Come stay with us.
T: +1 (709) 363 2447
T: 1 (709) 363 7298
The Wilds Resort and Conference Centre
The Wilds Resort and Conference Centre
The Wilds Resort – so much more than just a golf course. Weddings? We have the most beautiful backdrop for pictures that you’ll ever find. Corporate retreat? Our Executive Chalets, Villas, and Cottages provide a relaxing and tranquil place to relax after a day in one of our spacious meeting rooms. How about just a weekend away with your friends? The Wilds Resort – so much more than just a golf course.
T: (709) 229-5444
