Off to Labrador: Day Two

Today we travelled up the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland to catch the ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle from St. Barbe. The ferry actually lands in Quebec rather than Labrador.

Entering Gros Morne National Park - Moose country.

Photo credit: Robin Matthews

A dusting of snow blanketed the hilltops.

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Photo credit: Mark Downey

The wreck of the SS Ethie along the shoreline in Gros Morne. Luckily all lives were saved (including that of a baby brought ashore in a mailbag).

Photo credit: Robin Matthews

Many fishing vessels have already been hauled out of the water this time of year.

Photo credit: Robin Matthews

Photo credit: Robin Matthews

Our ride across the Strait of Belle Isle (the MV Apollo).

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The ferry had Pacman!

Photo credit: Robin Matthews