| Salmon Cove, Conception Bay
Photo: Byron Antle
Salmon Cove through Fire Weed
Salmon Cove is located a short distance from Carbonear on Route 70. The scenic town features a developed sandy beach, the Trail of the Eagles Walking Trail, and the Beach Pea experimental farm.
Beach
Salmon Cove has a soft, gray sandy beach surrounded by grassy green fields and cliffs carved out by the ocean.
Salmon Cove Sands
Photo: Barry C. Parsons
The beach is met by 600 feet of wheelchair accessible boardwalk with an observation deck and a lookout. A cooking chalet, concession chalet, tourist chalet, wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, and lots of picnic tables enhance the area.
Beach Area
A bandstand has been constructed to facilitate the Annual Summer Beach Pea Festival held in July and seasonal concerts.
Bandstand
The Trail of the Eagles Walking Trail has been developed around what is known as "Flat Head."
Trail of the Eagles
It offers visitors an opportunity to observe Bald Eagles that have made the area home for over twenty years.
Bald Eagle
Photo: Katrina Slade
During July and August, whales frequent the shoreline in abundance as they feed on caplin and squid.
Beach Pea Experimental Farm
Salmon Cove has an experimental research station, where the perennial Beach Pea and other crops are grown.
Beach Pea Experimental Farm
Salmon Cove
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