Arts Wellness Heritage Community Site

08/19/2026

Come check out the trails

08/19/2026

Trails open and welcoming.

Use an your own. Maps provided and on the wall of Visitors Information Center or free guided tours at 10 am and 2 pm.

Wondering which trail is right for your visit to the AWH Community Site? Check out the maps to help you plan your route!

Distances include getting there and back on the green trail.
Blue Trail• 0.53 km full loop• Approximately 10 minutes

Green Trail• 2.13 km one way• Approximately 1 hour

Purple Trail• 3.32 km full loop• Approximately 1 hour 20 minute.

Red Trail• 0.8 km full loop• Approximately 20 minutes

Along the way, don't miss our scenic lookouts:
Ferry Lookout – 0.16 km one way (about 5 minutes)

Hilltop Lookout – 0.71 km one way (about 15 minutes
Beachy Cove Lookout – 0.77 km one way (about 15 minutes)

Trail times are approximate and may vary depending on your pace and weather conditions. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear and allowing yourself plenty of time to enjoy the journey.

08/19/2026

Wondering which trail is right for your visit to the AWH Community Site? Check out the map below to help you plan your route!
Distances include getting there and back on the green trail.
Blue Trail�• 0.53 km full loop�• Approximately 10 minutes
Green Trail�• 2.13 km one way�• Approximately 1 hour
Purple Trail�• 3.32 km full loop�• Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Red Trail�• 0.8 km full loop�• Approximately 20 minutes
Along the way, don't miss our scenic lookouts:� Ferry Lookout – 0.16 km one way (about 5 minutes)� Hilltop Lookout – 0.71 km one way (about 15 minutes)� Beachy Cove Lookout – 0.77 km one way (about 15 minutes)
Trail times are approximate and may vary depending on your pace and weather conditions. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear and allowing yourself plenty of time to enjoy the journey.

08/16/2026

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08/15/2026

What a great day!!

Over 100 people form our community participated today. Plus another 20 AWH Summer Students volunteers and board members.

Special Invitees Minister Joanne Thompson, our MHA Fred Hutton and Councillor Wendy Squires-Ennis.

Some went on hikes long or short. Some enjoyed the Visitors Information Center (VIC). The VIC is done up like nan's kitchen with lots of heritage items and lots of Crafts and Art works from local Artists and crafters you can purchase. Some enjoyed a slide show of then and now pictuers of our community.
The Cove Creamery was there passing out their wonderful products for free ( it was purchased by a board member) Hot dogs of the beef or chicken or veggie kind and Chicken Burgers were prepared by cooks from Landings and donated by a board member. Then Cup Cakes, cookies and snowballs from Karen Stapleton.

We held the ceremonial flag raising of the new AWH Group flag and cut the cake that was made by the summer students. The cake was a replica of the site!!

Kids young and old painted rocks that will form our "pet rock" snake.

A visIt by Ms. Personality NL!

There were lots of our doggie friends and Relic the Newfoundland Dog.

A great day.

Thanks to the amazing team we have!

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

lots goin on already

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Lots of activity at The Community Site today hikes and history slide show start at 11. Please show up a bit early.

BBQ lunch and cake 1230.

Or just cake.

Opening ceremony at 1:30

Come and visit our Visitors Information Center and a chance to buy some local crafts from purses, art work, tea, soaps, knit wear and so much more.

Come for any part or all.
5 R.C.Church Drive. https://maps.app.goo.gl/TnMrWxQUVhKjYbhS9?g_st=ac

08/14/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! 🎉

After all the planning, preparation and hard work, we’re finally ready to formally open the Arts, Wellness and Heritage Community Site, and we’d love to celebrate with you!

Come spend some time with us tomorrow. Take a guided walk, enjoy the views, look through historic photographs, share community stories, paint a rock, grab some food and help us officially open the Visitor Information Centre.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 3:00�Location: AWH Community Site, 5 R.C. Church Drive, St. Philip’s-Portugal Cove
Registration: Visitor Information Centre (red building located above the parking lot)

Bring your family and friends and come ready to celebrate!

We hope to see you there!