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Happy Adventure is on the Eastport Peninsula about 3 km from the town of Eastport. From the Trans Canada, follow the signs for Eastport. The road runs through Terra Nova National Park. When you get to Eastport, follow the signs for Happy Adventure. (right on Church St.)
Happy Adventure has a pretty harbour with lots of stages, docks and fishing boats. There is also several pleasure craft that use the harbour. One of the reasons for visiting town is the cool name. The story is that Captain Peter Easton used the harbour to evade the French Navy. He therefore enjoyed a Happy Adventure.
The west side of the harbour has several stages and docks. The east side has a large harbour building and dock. You'll also find an Inn which has a staircase down to a small lighthouse on the shore.
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Before you head to Newfoundland, you may want to consider one or more of the great field guides that are available. We have done short reviews of the following:
