Local Events and Activities
Winter Events
Winter is a rich time of year here in the Humber Valley area. Our climate is not so cold that you can’t get outside and enjoy yourself, there is normally plenty of snow to allow you to indulge in your favorite activity and there are plenty of events and carnivals held to provide organised activity.
We are aware of a number of events that are currently in planning. Keep an eye on the blog to get information on the events and the dates as they become available.
This year make the most of winter!
Spring Festivals
Spring is “Festival Time” in Western Newfoundland. A series of festivals from the tip of the Northern Peninsular to the South West Coast of the Island provide opportunities to sample local culture, nature, cuisine and music before the tourism season starts in earnest.
First up is the “Tails Trails and Tunes” festival in Woody Point. This event which is now in its 4th season started last weekend and winds up over this coming weekend. For details of events over the Victoria Day weekend see www.tailstrailstunes.ca.
Following closely on is the “Feathers & Folk” festival” which kicks off on Friday21st May with opening ceremonies in Stephenville and the Cordroy Valley. It runs until May 30th with events in towns throughout the South West Coast and St Georges Peninsular. This event celebrates the more than 200 species of migratory birds which visit the South West Coast and features presentations by experts, interpretive walks and hikes, folk music and local cuisine. For more details see www.featherandfolk.ca.
Next up is the “Spring in Your Step” festival in Corner Brook and the Humber Valley which runs over the weekend of June 3rd-6th. This weekend of outdoor activities is aimed to get people outdoors enjoying hiking and outdoor adventure activities in preparation for the summer. A detailed sechedule of events has not yet been published. Check out www.springinyourstep.ca for updates on activities.
The final event is the “Iceberg” festival which runs in St Anthony and other communities in the north of the Great Northern Peninsular between June 11th and 20th. This festival celebrates these natural wonders which pass our shores each spring. The festival will feature iceberg experts, boat tours, nature walks, traditional music and great newfoundland food and hospitality. For details of events during the festival see www.theicebergfestival.ca.
Information on all of the festivals is also available at http://springfest.ca.