Ramea Islands, New Foundland, Canada

Ramea is a small village located on Northwest Island, one of a group of five major islands located off the south coast of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. The Island is approximately 3.1 km long by 1 km wide. The remaining major islands in the archipelago are Great (or Big) Island, Middle Island, Harbour Island, and South West Island.

There are a number of walks on the island, including a circular walk around the back of the island that passes by Northwest Head lighthouse, one of the few remaining manned lighthouses in Canada. The walk also includes the wind-diesel plant. Walking to the island's highest point on top of Man O'War Hill offers excellent views of archipelago and across to White Bear Bay.

Things to see and do

* Operational wind-diesel generation plant
* Northwest Head Lighthouse
* Hiking
* Craft Shops
* Senior Puffin's Museum

General Information

Cruise Season – May - Nov
Currency – Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language – English, French
Population – 630 approx
Land Area – 1.89 km²
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins US style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 1

Transport Links – Ramea is accessible via the Provincial Ferry Service, from either Burgeo or Grey River.