The walk to Schooner Cover follows the coast line. It's a great opportunity to observe whales, icebergs, seabirds, and "whistlers". Examine the local flowers and berries with the aid of The Labrador Straits Botanical Guide.

Schooner Cove was first occupied by the first known inhabitants of Labrador- the Maritime Archaic people. During the last 400 years it has also been home to whalers and fisherman from Europe and Newfoundland. Remains of the whaling factory established in the early 1900's are still scattered along the beach- large iron boilers and bits of machinery.

Duration: 90 minutes
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Directions: Turn off Route 510 at Harbour Drive. Turn right at and continue to Labrador Pioneer Footpath trail head. The Schooner Cove Trail follows the Labrador Pioneer Footpath markers. The Schooner Cove Trail ends at the sandy beach.

The Battery Trail winds through stunted "tuckamore forest", and then across barren grounds to the summit of the Battery -- the highest land in the region. At trails end a spectacular panorama of the Strait of Belle Isle can be enjoyed, with excellent views of icebergs and, frequently, humpback whales. Caution must be taken along cliff edges. An interpretive marker relates the story of Julia Glynn, rescued in dramatic fashion after falling over the cliff while berry picking in 1930.

Duration: 90 minutes
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
Directions: Drive north of L'Anse Au Loup to trail head pull-off on Route 510. Trail begins by walking parallel to the road.