Dildo Run Provincial Park | |
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Location | New World Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nearest city | Twillingate |
Coordinates | 49°32′08″N54°43′19″W / 49.53556°N 54.72194°W Coordinates: 49°32′08″N54°43′19″W / 49.53556°N 54.72194°W |
Area | 327 hectares |
Established | 1967 |
Dildo Run Provincial Park is a provincial park located on New World Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was opened to the public in 1967. The nearest major town is Twillingate. There are 55 campsites, each with a picnic table, fireplace, garbage can, and room for a vehicle. Fifteen picnic sites offer a view of the ocean. There is also a 1.3 km hiking trail through the forest. [1]
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