Sparky's Epic Adventure Across North America (Woody Point Newfoundland)

July 4th: Sparky and  I are in Woody Point Newfoundland for three days. It is a sleepy little hamlet of about 300 residents on Bonne Bay, inside the boundaries of the Gros Morne National Park, and it has a very active arts community.

Internet photo of Heritage Theatre at Woody Pt

This coming weekend, July 7th and 8th, is the Comedy Festival. Host Steve Patterson is bringing four wicked comics to the Woody Point Heritage Theatre: Ali Hassan, Ivan Decker, Elvira Kurt, and Bree Parsons. Unfortunately, I will be in Springdale Newfoundland by then. 

Then August 15th to 20th, is the Writers at Woody Point festival. The literary festival began in 2004 and, each year, it has been a sold-out success.

The event will once again be hosted by CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers of “The Next Chapter" a show about Canadian writing and writers.

Shuttling passengers to Norris Point

If you want a bit of fresh air, but aren't into strenuous hiking in Gros Morne National Park, BonTours will shuttle you across to Norris point on a boat, to join their boat tour of the inlet and park shoreline.

Or, if you are into outdoorsy stuff the park offers a fabulous assortment of trails and camping sites.

I love that the French name Gros Morne translates to big gloomy place. When you see the fog rolling in, and the clouds sliding down the steep mountains you can understand why it was called Gros Morne.

Most of the funky old buildings on the Woody Point waterfront date from after 1922, when a devastating fire ripped through the downtown. The wind quickly carried the flames across the Bay to Norris Point. In all, 58 buildings were destroyed. The lighthouse, built in 1919, survived the fire.

It's an interesting place to hang out for a few days. I have discovered that a full day of driving in rain and fog takes a lot of energy, and I really appreciate a day to relax, rest, and read. 

Cheers Lynda and The Sparkinator