A short little jaunt, just long enough to be interesting and short enough to be pleasant. Chugging along: two ferries connecting Bell Island with the Avalon Peninsula at Portugal Cove. Whether you are a visitor to the Island, or a resident - new or old family; you need a way to get on and off the island from time to time.
While most of Newfoundland is on 'Island Time', this is never so true as on the small islands around the province. Time can move even slower here given its' reliance on things like the weather. Give yourself some latitude when traveling as it is impossible to predict when it might get busy or when there may be a service interruption. If you are stuck in the line for a while, check out the beauty down by the waterfront or visit Dicks on the Beach for the best fish and chips this side of the straight. read more