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Portland Creek

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Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL

Portland Creek is the first community north of Arches Provincial Park on The Viking Trail (Route 430). It's north of Gros Morne.

The very small town of Portland Creek is just off the highway with 2 exits and all roads (Main Road) lead to the beach. There is an informal parking area at the entry to Entente Cordiale B&B, that we used to access the beach.

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Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL

There is an extensive sand beach here and large sand dunes. As you walk north along the shore you will come to the mouth of a creek. You will need boots to get across at this point.

A short drive around the town will reveal some neat features created by home owners.

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Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL
Portland Creek, Route 430, Viking Trail, Northern Peninsula, NL

Newfoundland Travel Books and Field Guides

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:

Edible Plants of Newfoundland and Labrador
Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador
Wildflowers of Newfoundland and Labrador
Whales and Dolphins of Newfoundland and Labrador
Birds of Newfoundland
Geology of Newfoundland