Monument of Honour
A solemn tribute to those who serve, and have served, the Conception Bay South Monument of Honour recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of police forces, fire departments, peacekeepers, and military personnel. The Monument serves as the site for annual Remembrance Day and Memorial Day services to honour our fallen soldiers.
The Monument of Honour is located at the intersection of Minerals Road and Route 60, in an area locally known as Kitty Ades Turn.
Manuels River
Manuels River is an internationally recognized site known for 500-million-year-old trilobite fossils found along its riverbanks.
There are 5 km of walking trails that follow the river, as well as picnic areas, and special programming is available in the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre. For more information, please visit www.manuelsriver.com.
The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre is located at 7 Conception Bay Highway.
Chamberlains Park
The Chamberlains Park Action Committee is a registered charity that was formed in 2008 to preserve and enhance a sixteen-acre plot of land known as Chamberlains Park located in (and owned by) the Town of Conception Bay South. Their vision is to develop, maintain, and preserve the site and provide a unique, natural educational area that is universally accessible.
Through the creation of accessible walking trails, CPAC has made Chamberlains Park a safe gathering and outdoor activity area for people of all ages and abilities, especially families, seniors, and the mobility challenged. It is a place that accommodates many different interest groups and provide a place for schools and local daycares to take nature walks, and for local youth groups to work on outdoor badges.
Chamberlains Park is a place for all seasons, where a variety of activities can be enjoyed that will assist in the health and wellness of all who visit.
Chamberlains Park may be accessed directly off Topsail Road, or via Chaytors Road, which is also located off Topsail Road.
Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program (KEEP) Outdoor Classroom and Trail
Since its formation in 1999, KEEP has worked to promote sound environmental values through community participation. KEEP’s mission is to conserve, preserve, reclaim, and enhance the surrounding waters, environment, and flora and fauna of Farrell’s Grove, the Kelligrews River and Pond, and the Gully River and Pond, as well as the wetlands, forests and beaches.
KEEP hopes to create and maintain a healthy and ecologically sound natural and biodiverse habitat within a populated area for recreational and educational purposes; to increase citizens’ awareness of the importance of a safe, healthy and sustainable environment; to increase citizens’ participation in the long range plans for the area.
An outdoor classroom and short trail are located on Pond Road, located off Route 60.
Topsail Heritage Homes and Gardens Walk
This self-guided tour is a 1.3 km stroll through a quiet country neighbourhood in one of the oldest parts of Conception Bay South. The quaint area was home to many of the region’s first settlers and today boasts historic homes well over a century old. Please note, the homes and gardens on this tour are all privately owned and are not open to the general public.
This walk begins on Church Terrace, located off Spruce Hill Road, which is located off Topsail Road.