Aunt Hattie's Vacation Home (New Bonaventure) Attractions Walks Hike the nearby trail to the old abandoned fishing village of Kerley's Harbour. View the location site of the movie "The Shipping News" and CBC's television series "Random Passage" aired Fall 2001. Meander around the scenic village of New Bonaventure visiting the fishing stages and beaches. . Drive the 9 km picturesque route to Dunfield's Fort Pointe Lighthouse. Fort Pointe, a remnant of the 1700's, is one of the few lighthouses still operational with a light and fog horn. Meander around the little village of Dunfield visiting the fishing stages and beaches. Near By Attractions Drive the 9 km picturesque route to Dunfield's Fort Pointe Lighthouse. Fort Pointe, a remnant of the 1700's, is one of the few lighthouses still operational with a light and fog horn. Historic Trinity just 14 km away offers summer theatre including the "NEW FOUND LANDE" Pageant an outdoor performance depicting the lives of fisherman and merchants in the 1800's. Visit the Hiscock House built in 1881- a Provincial Historic Site and the Lester Garland House built in 1821 by an English fishing merchant was rebuilt to its original form in 1997. Scheduled boat tours leave Trinity throughout the summer to observe whales- humpbacks, minkes and porpoises. There are also eagles and ospreys in the area. Sea Kayaking - explore inlets and caves by kayak. The Trinity Train Loop- theme park. Bonavista, the town where John Cabot landed in 1497, is a 60 minute drive from the Aunt Hattie's Vacation Home. Visit the national historic site of the Ryan Premises featuring early east coast fishery. Also, view the rugged coastline, the popular Bonavista Lighthouse, and a replica of John Cabot's ship " THE MATTHEW." For you golf lovers:- just 25 minutes back on Route 235 is The View Golf Course (near Summerville), Just 40 minutes back on Route 235 is The View Golf Course (near Summerville), one hour west is Terra Nova National Park Golf Course, and one hour east is Brookside Golf Course in Hatchet Cove.