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The Gravels near Stephenville, Newfoundland is a real find. The put in is located on the isthmus leading to the Port aux Port Peninsula. It has very clear water and the sloping beds of limestone make for simply amazing paddling. There are loads of nocks and crannies to explore and you can stop along the way to look for fossils in the rock. The best place to stay is SPRUCE PINE ACRES, which is just up the road. Another great feature of this location is the easy put in at the Gravels Hiking Trail Parking lot and that the area is protected from the prevailing SW winds. For a selection of other images and notes from this superb spot click GRAVELS.

Sandy Point is near Stephenville in Western Newfoundland and offers a great sea kayaking trip with the added bonus of bird watching and history. Sandy Point is just a short 30-40 minute paddle from St. George's and the route is well protected from SW winds. We recently took a trip there with Cal and Arlene White of Addventure X and had the nicest night paddle and sunset you could imagine. They also rent kayaks and have a small lodge and restaurant just up off the beach so that you can take advantage of those evening paddles.  For more images and notes on exploring see Sandy Point. 

We recently did a great paddle from this location on the Port au Port Peninsula. Sheaves Cove is on the south side of the peninsula and offers paddling past a small waterfall and interesting cliffs. There are small beaches tucked away and there is a nice walking trail just above the shore. There is normally a hidden waterfall but on our last visit in late June 2006 it was dry. Turn in the community at the sign indicating trail and hidden falls. This road leads to the water and the cobble beach which can be used for launching your kayaks. This coast faces south so you might not be able to launch here in moderate or strong southwest winds. Click SHEAVES for more pictures.