Sparky's Epic Adventure Across North America (Cape Spear, on the edge of Canada)

Sparky at Cape Spear, NL

 July 18th: Cape Spear, the eastern edge of Canada, is located just a short drive from St. John's, Newfoundland. Sparky and I visited there, and he posed for a photo! 

Cape Spear, Newfoundland, photo Kevin Williams

Cape Spear looking toward St. John's harbour

Marker for the East Coast Trail

And for my hiking and trekking friends. The East Coast Trail is a wilderness pathway that passes through more than 30 communities in Newfoundland, for a distance of 336 kilometres, or 209 miles. National Geographic named it one of the best adventure destinations in 2012. 

Old-time police car in Black Head, Newfoundland

Then we roamed around the St. John's harbour entrance that was once protected by the now defunct Fort Amherst.

Entrance to St. John's harbour

Houses on the Signal Hill side of the harbour

After dinner, I took the Fuzz-butt for an evening stroll along the summertime-only pedestrian mall located just two blocks from our hotel. The restaurants on Water Street were busy, but I was in bed and asleep far too early to hear the live music playing in various venues on nearby George Street. 

Water Street St John's, NL 

We had an early morning departure because we were travelling from St. John's to the southern tip of the Burin Peninsula, a six-hour drive. 

Cheers, Lynda and Sir Fuzz-butt