“Signs, Signs Everywhere…”

Our plan today is to travel just five miles up Bide Arm and to anchor for the night. We have lots of time to take in the Barr’d Island Hike and to leave the wharf before its busyness at the end of the day.

We walk through town, heading south toward the marine centre and southern harbour, also known as Englee Harbour. The one in the north, where we are docked is Grevigneaux Harbour. These harbours are back to back, formed by a causeway connecting Englee Island with the mainland. Captain James Cook had these noted on his “Sketch of the Island of Newfoundland” in 1763.

We are warned at the trail entrance that there are 165 steps, but that the views are magnificent. Some of the trail way is under repair, but we are encouraged to continue as the new staircase will be in place on our descent.

The view of White Point, Canada Bay and the open Atlantic, including two large ice bergs is breathtaking. It is quite windy so if there are any whales they are difficult to spot in the white caps below. Large spouts, though, are seen on the horizon. We continue the walk, taking in the many signs along the way.

The following photos complete the story of our time in Englee.