Cook's Lookout Trail

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Back in the 1760's Captain James Cook used this site to keep an eye out for smugglers and privateers as he charted our beautiful coastline.

Trail Distance: 6KM Roundtrip

Accessibility Notes

The trail is made up of gravel surfaces and boardwalks.

For More Information, Contact:

Town of Burin

visit www.townofburin.com

burinheritagemuseums@persona.ca

PO Box 370, Burin, NL A0E 1E0
(709) 891 1760 / 1710

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Latitude: 47.039699000
Longitude: -55.170072000
Elevation: 32 FT (10 M)

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