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Norris Point
About 25 minutes after leaving Wiltondale and heading
north on Route 430, you will come to the intersection that
brings you to the town of Norris Point. As you enter
Norris Point, you have to descend a steep hill. From this
view you will see a very picturesque view of the town and
surrounding area. Follow the road through town and on to
the end of town where you will come to Bonne Bay with a
northern view. Visit the Marine Centre to get a feel
for preservation of local marina. The town gets it's name
from Neddy Norris, the first white man to settle the
area. Needy Norris is celebrated in music and songs
at the Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador Theatre
presentation of Neddy Norris Night.
While in Norris Point make sure you take in Norris
Point Lookout and the Heritage House which will leave you
with breathtaking views of the town as well as the
Tablelands.
If you are looking for Accommodations, you
might want to check out
The Tides
Inn,
Sugar Hill Inn,
Big Garden Cottages,
Burnthill
Cottages,
Neddies
Harbour Inn,
Gros Morne Tourist Apartments, or the
Perfect Getaway. If you want RV Camping check out
Gros Morne KOA Bontours
offers three boat tours which originate from Norris Point.
All of them will leave you with an experience of a
lifetime.
Norris Point is also the home of
Atlantic Canada Adventures and
Gros Morne Adventures. If you are in to Adventure
Travel, either of these companies can provide you with a nature tour to suit your request,
whether it is a one day or a week.
For more information feel
free to call the council office at 709-458-2896
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