Heart's Delight-Islington is about 125 km from St. John's, Newfoundland:
- Driving: The fastest and cheapest way is to drive, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Some scenic locations near Across the Cove rental include:
- Hearts Content cable station: The Heart's Content Cable Station is a historic site located just 20 km of Across the Cove rental. It was the western terminus of the first permanent transatlantic telegraph cable, which connected North America to Europe via Valentia Island, Ireland. The cable was successfully brought ashore on July 27, 1866, revolutionizing global communication by reducing message transmission time from weeks to minutes.
- Dildo, Newfoundland is a small, picturesque town located on the southeastern Dildo Arm of Trinity Bay, about 20 km of Across the Cove rental. The town is known for its unique name, which has been in use since at least 1711, though its origins remain unclear.
- Saint-Pierre is part of the French overseas territory Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, located just off the coast of Newfoundland. It is the last remaining French territory in North America and offers a unique blend of European charm and Atlantic beauty. From Across the Cove rental to Saint-Pierre varies depending on the route taken. The most common way to reach Saint-Pierre is by ferry from Fortune, Newfoundland, which is about 250 km from Heart's Delight-Islington. The ferry ride itself takes around 90 minutes.
- Cupids, Newfoundland is the oldest English settlement in Canada, founded in 1610 by John Guy. The town is home to the Cupids Cove Plantation, an archaeological site where remnants of the original colony have been uncovered, offering insights into early colonial life. The distance from Across the Cove rental to Cupids is approximately 57 km.
