Asset name:
Armistice Trail
Description:
The Armistice Trail is a 4-kilometer looped pathway located in Bide Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador. The trail features a combination of natural terrain and boardwalks, making it suitable for various activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and snowshoeing. Along the route, visitors can enjoy several attractions, including bridges, a fishing stage and wharf, and a winter tilt. The trail is ideal for picnics or simply relaxing and enjoying nature. The trail has four different access points and is looped from beginning to end. Some sections of the boardwalk may require maintenance, so visitors are advised to exercise caution. For those interested in camping, Armistice Park, located near the trail, offers RV sites with electrical hookups. A water and dumping station is available approximately 3 kilometers into the town.
Attributes:
Heritage Site
Natural Heritage
Space and/or Facility
Festival and/or Event
Great Northern Peninsula culture
Trails
Community
Bide Arm
Source
Armistice Trail
Photo credit: Christopher Mitchelmore, 2021
Location: Bide Arm
Trail Map
Photo credit: Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
Location: Bide Arm
Armistice Park is named after the schooner built by Master Boatbuilder William Hopkins, as the keel was laid on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1918. The schooner would sail the Atlantic and founder of the shores of Spain in 1923.
Photo credit: Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
Location: Bide Arm
Armistice Park, one of 4 entry points to the trails
Photo credit: Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
Location: Bide Arm