260 DIRECTIONS FOR TOURISTS. 



PKTTY HAKBOUK. 



Perhaps even a finer drive from the city is to Pettj' Harlioiu' 

 (7 miles distant). It lies south of St. John's. The road runs 

 via Waterford Bridge past the Lunatic Asylum, and for most of 

 the distance is within sight of tlie Atlantic. Countless little 

 lakes are passed on the way, each more beautiful and charming' 

 than the last, and at length Petty Hailjour with a 2>opuIation of 

 about a thousand, is reached. It is situated at the mouth of a 

 deep ravine through Avhicli Hows a clear stream falling into the 

 snug little harbour, fringed all around with fish-Hakes, and shut 

 in by towering precij^iccs. This is a scene for the artist or pho- 

 tographer. The drive by the old road, returning by the more 

 modern road, througli the Goulds, is one of the most charming 

 in the neighbourhood of the city. At a short distance south of 

 Petty Harbour is " The Spoilt" — a funnel-shaped opening from 

 above into a cavern which tlie sea has scooped out. In storjny 

 weather the sea, rushing into this cavern, hurls the sjjray and 

 foam aloft through this opening, presenting to the eye of the- 

 traveller a most curious sight, visible at times for miles around. 



A LONOEK EXCURSION— ST. JOHN'S TO RENEAVS. 



Tourists who are inclined for a more exteiuled excursion may 

 make arrangements for a drive from the Capital to Renews, 54 

 miles south of St. Joliu's. It is possible to reach Renews by 

 getting a seat in the inail-conveyance which leaves St. John's 

 twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays ; — but a better plan 

 would be to hire a carriage (fare al)out <^'4 j^er day) and make the 

 journey one day returning the next. As the hotel accommoda- 

 tion is someAvhat primitive, it would be advisable to start Avith 

 a well-filled luncheon-basket. The drive will amply reward the 

 tourists. The road is excellent, and at many points the views 

 are superb. The "barrens" along the route are famous for 

 ptarmigan shooting, (willow grouse) ; and after Sejitember loth, 

 when this sport begins, is much frequented by sportsmen. Count- 

 less lakelets and trout-brooks are passed, in which fine trout are 

 abundant. Striking views of the ocean are obtained at various 



