Within a stone's throw of Rose Blanche are the sister outports of Harbour Le Cou and Diamond Cove. Then within a short drive west by car, there's also Burnt Islands, Isle aux Morts, Fox Roost and Margaree before reaching Port aux Basques. Only accessible by boat going east, there's Petites, La Poile, and Grand Bruit before arriving at Burgeo.
Some of these pictures were taken by us while others are credited to friends and acquaintances. We thank them for their contribution.
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Have you ever wondered where Rose Blanche is? Arriving by Ferry at Port aux Basques, it's just a 40 minute drive east to the end of highway 470. |
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| Since the beginning of time, the south coast of Newfoundland has been beaten by the stormy waters of the north Atlantic leaving the landscape barren. Rose Blanche like its neighbouring outports, cling to the barren rock. |
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This is Rose Blanche harbour. The boats are at the government wharf, then in the distant top right is the historic lighthouse warning ships of unforgiving water near the harbour entrance. Parsons Point is just to the right of the picture. |
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The granite lighthouse built in 1871 was restored in 1999 and is now the jewel of the community. |
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The Fish Depot services the Commercial Fishermen by selling bait and buying fish. |
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Dorman showing one of the lobsters heading for market. |
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The Tip Sea heading into the harbour. Skipper Hedley at the helm and Dan on deck. |
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The closed fish packing plant now serves as the La Poile Ferry Terminal.
The passenger and freight ferry runs daily to service that Outport.
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Rose Blanche Harbour on a picture perfect morning. |
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This is Harbour Le Cou, just a short walk over the barren landscape from Rose Blanche. |
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The time honoured process of drying Cod. |
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This is Diamond Cove, another sister community. |
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Steve rowing Little Rosie through the fog and feeling like a Newfoundlander. |
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This is Parsons Point, and Katie-Lew is the little blue cottage by the sea. As you can see, during storms, Parsons Point is exposed to the elements of wind and rough seas. The permanent residents are very hardy souls. |
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Speaking of hardy souls, Cecil and Dorothy, our friends and neighbours. |
Most of the folks in the Community are older, but not all.
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On the barren land, there's very little place to honour the generations that have passed on after helping make Rose Blanche the place it is today. |
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At the end of the day, the sun sets over Diamond Cove.  But, everyday is not sunshine and roses. |
A full moon turns Rose Blanche
mystical and magical.
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When we bought Katie-Lew Cottage, we had no idea what we were in for. On one hand, it made no sense for us to buying a cottage that was two days drive away, but on the other, it was a new adventure for Marlene and me in our retirement years. As it turned out, it has been more than anything we ever dreamed it could be. We've learned so much from our neighbours about the history of Rose Blanche and Newfoundland. We've also learned a lot about living beside the sea in both beautiful weather and during hurricanes. It's offered Marlene a place for her lifelong dream to set up Katie-Lew Art Studio and Gallery where she sells her artwork. For me, it was the perfect opportunity to learn to play the guitar and it's even inspired me to write songs about Rose Blanche, the Lighthouse and the sea.
Our friends and neighbours, Cecil and Dorothy are lifetime residents of Rose Blanche. Like many local residents, they have mastered the art of fishing. Arriving back on the wharf, the chatter turns to cleaning, preserving and cooking the fish they've caught. Take a look ...
Rose Blanche and it's sister communities are perched on the Granite Coast like roses in a vase. They are vibrant communities. Take a look and see how they dance to the tune of the sea ...
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And just when you think you've seen and heard it all, along comes Saltwater Joys to let you feel what it's like to live in Rose Blanche. Take a look and sing along ...