Cow Head
Cow Head
World Class Destination
Natural Attractions in Cow Head and in surrounding area.
Shallow Bay Beach
Shallow Bay Beach
Shallow Bay
Beach in Cow Head is the province's "Best Kept Secret"
Shallow Bay Beach runs for about 5 km. It is a beautiful sandy beach that is great for swimming, walking, running, tanning, making sand castles, etc. It is a peaceful place to spend a day with your family.
When you are finished swimming in the beautiful Atlantic, you may wish to go hiking on the trails to see the lovely scenery and some of Newfoundland's wildlife such as woodland caribou, snowshoe hare, and all different types of birds.
The vegetation in this area is unique and a photographer's paradise
Many tourists have exclaimed that the Shallow Bay Beach is the province's "Best Kept Secret"
Shallow Bay Beach is part of Gros Morne National Park.
Air View of Shallow Bay Campground and Beach
Shallow Bay Campgrounds
Shallow Bay campgrounds, located right next to the beautiful sandy beach, have 50 camp sites that are filled during the summer months, a day use area, soccer field, volleyball net, playground, and many groomed walking trails.
Harbour on the Cow Head Peninsula
The Cow Head Peninsula Cow Head consists of two areas: "Winterside" and "Summerside." Summerside "Head" is where the fishing took place, and in the winter most people, not all, moved over to the mainland, "Winterside." Under the Resettlement Program in 1960, people moved to the Winterside permanently. The Peninsula "Head" is still used for fishing activities during summer months. The Peninsula is a great area for the adventurous explorer. The Cow Head Tourism Committee was successful in getting a project to develop this area. A trail has been developed and it is a hikers heaven with a breathtaking view of the mountains. An amphitheater was also built. When sitting in the seats of this amphitheater the audience are not only impressed with the professional talents of the Gros Morne Theater Festival cast but they are also awed by the surrounding landscape.
The geology of this area offers hours of discovery and enjoyment. Exploring our beautiful peninsula you will discover sea caves, sea arches, limestone breccias, mantle and crust deformation.
Cow Head is often chosen by Memorial University as the site for their geologist students.
The vegetation in the area is varied. There are different sections: dry areas, marshlands, and along the cliffs and rocky coastline vegetation.
Tuckamore is commonly seen close to the shoreline. The wind currents have stunted the growth of these trees (usually juniper) and they are short and twisted. Other types of vegetation close to the shore are black spruce, hairy rock cress, primrose, oyster leaf.
Different types of vegetation can be viewed inland and in the wet areas. They are Labrador Tea, crackerberry, balsam fir, bakeapple/cloudberry, marsh marigold, cowslip, alpine marsh violet, cranberries, raspberries, and dew berries.
Bird watchers will love this hike. The Cow Head Peninsula has a variety of birds and mammals that just might catch your attention. Wow, if you’re lucky you might spot a yellow rumped warbler, herring gull, black-capped chickadee, an arctic tern, common tern, greater black-beaked gull, snowshoe hare and a moose.
Cow Head Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
While strolling the trails on the Cow Head Peninsula you will observe the lighthouse. The Lighthouse was built in 1909. It was restore in 2002 as a part of the Cow Head Peninsula project.
The Dorset Eskimo Site
A Dorset Eskimo site has been identified on the Cow Head Peninsula. Many archeologists have explored this site.
Big Hill"A Photographer's Paradise" Big Hill is a special place on the Cow Head Peninsula A view of the entire coastline of the Gros Morne Park can be sited from this hill. The view of the long range mountains on this hill is second to none on the west coast. The community of Cow Head looks absolutely beautiful with the long range mountains as a backdrop. Big Hill will fill you with the peace and wonder of nature's splendor. It is a strategic location. Take a moment and pause.
Western Brook Gorge
Western Brook Boat Tours
The Western Brook Boat Tours is about 10 minutes away from Cow Head. You can get there by traveling on the route 430. When you arrive, it will take you about 30-40 minutes to walk the trail. At the end of the trail there are washroom and canteen facilities. There are picnic tables for you to relax and enjoy yourself.
The grand finale is the boat tour. On this tour you will see the most spectacular scenery you will see anywhere in the world. Check at Shallow Bay Motel in Cow Head for more information on the tour.
Winter Activities in Cow Head
