I know what you’re thinking with regards to the name Conception Harbour, especially if you have your mind in the gutter. Newfoundland has always been known to have unusual names for the towns. Cow Head, Dildo, Nameless Cove, Bacon Cove, Come By Chance, Tickle Cove, and Joe Batt’s Arm to name a few. I would’ve loved the chance to be back in the day to have an opinion on naming these little towns, I’d totally take credit for naming a little place BACON Cove. Seriously.
Today I’m taking you through Conception Harbour, a town of 800+ people in the heart of Conception Bay.
While I was in Newfoundland, my Mom her friend and I took off for an afternoon excursion and ended up here. We thought the harbour looked beautiful, so all three of us jumped out of the car and thought, hey these would make some pretty gorgeous photos. We took our time, snapping pictures of the ducks floating along, talking about the red house on the water, and wondering to ourselves if anyone lived in that abandoned looking cabin. That was, until someone peered out the window next door, to have a nosey peek at what we were taking pictures of. Oops!
Have you ever travelled to Canada? If so, how far East have you gone?
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Those are some funny names! Newfoundland would be a fun place to visit, though. These pictures are gorgeous!
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The scenery is picturesque and reminds of the little farm town that I lived in while in Kingston, NJ. Thanks for sharing.
I have never been to Canada, but I would love to travel there someday. Looks like they have some beautiful areas – lovely pictures :)
I have been to Canada as far east as Toronto. I want to go to Montreal and Newfoundland as well!
This town looks beautiful!! I’ve actually never been to Canada, but would really love to visit. I love little towns on the water…this one looks perfect! Amazing photos :)
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What a beautiful place! I’ve never been to Canada, but it’s on my bucket list. ;)
I think I will like it here when I want myself some alone and quiet time.
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Gorgeous pictures! I love finding little towns like this. I’ve been as far east in Canada as you can go–to PEI–and it was absolutely breathtaking. The only other providence that I’ve been to has been Nova Scotia, which I also thought was beautiful. I really want to see more of Canada!
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@Natalie: Thanks :) Actually if you look at the map of Canada, Newfoundland is the most easterly point!
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@Nancy: Ha! Clearly, geography isn’t my strong suit–I didn’t realize that Newfoundland had that extra island hanging off the end. :) Still, with my geography issues aside, great pics!!
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@Nancy: @Natalie: lol too funny – hey I’m no good with geography outside of Canada so no worries there. By the way Labrador is the one attached to Quebec (but now our province is called Newfoundland AND Labrador… lame lol)
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What lovely pictures! You have a very good eye. I would love to visit such a quaint looking town.
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Everything is so rustic and beautiful! Looks peaceful as well.
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Cow head? dildo? Best names ever!
Newfoundland looks like such a beautiful place! Your photos always make me hope I can one day take a trip out there! Beautiful!
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Such pretty scenery!!! Looks like taking a step back in time ;-)
I’ve never been to Canada but your photos look beautiful.
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So beautiful. I wonder how many signs get stolen in a year….É
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Gorgeous scenery! I have never been to Canada, but one of these days I will get there!
I fell in love with Newfoundland & St. John’s in particular after I started watching Republic of Doyle in 2011. Seen quite a few videos on Youtube of the city, makes me wanna visit there. Money permitting, I will visit in my lifetime.
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@Roshan: I’m so glad you even brought that show up! When we had cable TV I watched it all the time when I lived in Ontario. I LOVE that show!
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Amazing and breath taking photos. Almost makes me want to leave everything and go there.. :D
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Absolutely gorgeous!! I’m so in love with Newfoundland… I didn’t make it as far as Conception Bay when I was out there, but I’d love to travel every square inch of that province!!
I really need to make it to the coast one day… it’s so beautiful!!
What a beautiful place! I love the red in the buildings. It seems like a peaceful place to be.
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I love seaside towns! Although, I immediately saw the ducks and yelled out ducks at my computer…because I’m 5..
@Brenda: I have no idea why that made me laugh but it did. Then I thought of the game.. “Duck Duck Goose”.
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This looks so pretty! I’d probably snap away forever. I’m giggling at you getting side-eyed by the person in the house though, haha.
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@Jessica Doll: I think you’d really love Newfoundland :) I should take you there some time!!!!!!
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What a neat looking place! And those names are hilarious. Dildo, seriously? Bahaha, clearly I am 12. ;)
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This is indeed a stunning harbour, but I have to admit I had a little immature giggle about the names of the others! Beautiful photography!
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It looks so darn quaint! I’ve always wanted to visit that end of Canada. Someday… when flights aren’t so expensive haha!
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@Chelsea: The flights are nuts. I can get a flight to Newfoundland from San Francisco for the same (if not cheaper) than Toronto to Newfoundland. Nuts isn’t it!
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The scenery is absolutely beautiful and a town of 800, how fun! :)
So much charm! I can’t wait till we can set up our next travel adventure!
Wow! It looks so nice and quiet there!
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I love that photo of the top tied up to the boat cleat.
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This looks so quirky and TV show-y! I love it. And it reminds me I have photos to post from my boat shoot in August – the behind the scenes stuff and self-portraits…and all the pictures I took of the boats, too.
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Beautiful photos! looks so peaceful and serene!
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Beautiful photos! looks so peaceful and serene!
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esp love the one with the ducks and the boat! :) i’ve been to niagara falls on the east side when i was a kid, but as an adult, we’ve only been to vancouver. i’d love to see more.. esp where they have polar bears!
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These photos look like scenes from a movie or tv show! How fun!
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Beautiful! I’ve never been further out east than Quebec City, but I’ve always wanted to go out to the Maritimes. One day, one day!
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