There is something about the town of Greenspond in Bonavista North that consistently captures my imagination. Yes, it is known for its wonderful walking trail and its majestic icebergs in spring, but it is magical to me because of much more than that.
No matter how many times I visit, take pictures, or blog about it, this historic community with its many mansard roofs, saltbox homes, and idyllic scenery harkens me back to imaginings of yesteryear when English settlers first came here from Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire centuries ago.
These first inhabitants grew Greenspond into a major economic enterprise through fishing and trading, yet today it stands preserved in an “olden day” atmosphere, giving this visitor storybook inspiration of how Newfoundlanders lived before life became modern and fast-paced.
Take a little tour with me through the following photos. The first one is from Facebook but the rest are from our visit there in May.
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Gorgeous pictures Jennifer – everything looks so crisp and fresh!
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Thanks, Meg! The perfect little town for photo captures.
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Jennifer the houses are so unique, loving the vibrant colours. Thanks for the tour, looks like the weather was good too.
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The weather was perfect for photography, as were the houses. 🙂
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Beautiful pictures of Greenspond ,the picture of the post office is my favorite ,but I love them all ,good old memories of the good old days ,my grandmother and grandfather and family lived there ,Norman and Lillian meadus ,meadus,s lane .!Rip .!tks for. Sharing such awesome pictures.!!
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You are quite welcome! I fell in love with the place the first time I saw it a few years back. 😊
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It’s so beautiful in its simplicity – love the photos and hope your trip refreshed you! ❤
Diana xo
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It always does!
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What a pretty place Jennifer! Thanks for sharing 💛
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A pleasure, Val!
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Wow, what a nice place! Greenspond is really up north, isn’t it? What’s your connection – do you visit every year? I’ve only been as far north as Nova Scotia and parts of Maine. I have always loved thinking about that part of the world and all the little islands and pieces of land. I imagine the winters in Greenspond are a little chilly!
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Greenspond is only about a half hour away from where we live, so we visit two or three times a year. And yes, here in Newfoundland it can get quite cold, just as Nova Scotia can! 😊
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I didn’t realize you were also way up there. How cool!
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In winter very cool! 😄
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Haha! Unintentional puns are great!
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Amazing homes. I get the steepled rooves, but the wood siding–is that warm?
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Along with insulation it’s warm, Jacqui. Wood was a plentiful resource. Perhaps you need to talk to my husband, that’s more his area. Ha ha
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That’s funny. I think of bricks, something thick.
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Beautiful, Jennifer. Hope you are well! 🙂
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Thanks Kelly, doing well, hope you are too! 💕
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How idyllic is a white picket fenced home by the sea? And I love the roofs on these homes. I could live here!
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Perfectly idyllic! I was a happy photog that day. 🙂
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So pretty…sigh 🙂
Great shots Jennifer, that post office shot is my fave.
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Thanks, Norm. Not too many post offices around like that anymore. 🙂
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Great pics.
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Thanks! Easy captures here.
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