Salmon Cove is
located 125 km from St. John's, on
the Bay De Verde Peninsula. Salmon Cove became
an incorporated town in August of 1974
Industries/Economic Activity: The
original residents of Salmon Cove settled there
due to the abundance of fish, and the fishery
became the mainstay, until the mines opened on
Bell Island in 1895. In 1967 the mines were
closed influencing many former Salmon Cove
residents to return to the fishery. Many of the
residents work at fish plants in Carbonear and
Bay de Verde, while others commute to nearby
communities.
Community Center: Formerly known as the
Salmon Cove Lions Community Center, is now owned
by the Town of Salmon Cove and is operated by
the Salmon/Perry's Cove Fire Department. The
Community Center is host to a number of
functions.
Salmon Cove Sands: Salmon Cove Sands
offers 1/2 km of sandy beach, with backdrop of
imposing cliffs carved over countless ages by
the North Atlantic. 1600 feet of Boardwalk
skirts the inner fringes of the beach with
observation deck and lookout. A cooking chalet,
concession chalet, tourist chalet, wheelchair
accessible, toilet facilities, picnic area,
seating benches a hiking trail with beautiful
scenery, and much more.
The Trail of the Eagles (Hiking Trail):
For those who love the great outdoors and look
forward to an exhilarating three km hike,
through pristine country, atop cliffs that rise
one to two hundred feet above the open Atlantic.
The Trail of the Eagles is a must to see and
walk. Often visitors have an opportunity to
observe Bald Eagles, Ruffed and Spruce Grouse,
Red Squirrels and rabbits inhabit the area.
Observation posts, lookouts, picnic areas and
other facilities have been provided.
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