I should have changed the link in the other posts too.....
Fossils where at Future Unesco site "Mistaken Point"
http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/parks/wer/r_mpe/You need to pre-book your guided tour they have only so many spots.
And it is way out of the way. When we went is was just donations no charge.
And they will drive you in with their vans.
You need to wear special little booties to walk on the fossils.
Come prepared to hike, it is about a 45 minute hike into the fossils.
The road in can be very rough, but it is also worth the drive down to the Cape Race Light house.
Free camping (no services, water or electricity) at Chance Cove Provincial park, out houses were I little to be desired, rough road in from the high way, if the seas are calm you should be able to get a paddle in.
Very little in accommodation in the area B & B's can be pricey but they are nice.
From other areas it is long but very scenic drive.
Did I say the roads are rough.....
Buy very worth it.
Jeff
And we had a great sleep at Chance cove listening to the surf.
But Like everywhere else on the rock, it can be very cool.
Edit ps
And if you are thinking of going, it is a beautiful place, tons to do. But it is a huge area and if you are only going for a week plan to stick to a certain area of your own high priorities. Because you won't be disappointed!
Don't be afraid to ask. the one thing for sure is you are taking the ferry in peak season you need to book early (just after Christmas) the same if you plan to rent cars or rv's