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JFLeBlanc
By JFLeBlanc
“Very Cool”
Sep 2021
Very cool experience visiting this plane and statue in Harbour Grace. Very nice plaque explaining the story of the plane and its history. Very well worth the stop
cgbtruck101
By cgbtruck101
“Great History”
Jul 2021
More mothballed planes! The Spirit of Harbour Grace, like the nearby SS Kyle, has a colourful history that is closely-tied to NFLD and Canada. The plane itself looks great and with a bit of mending, could probably be flown again. There is a nearby flag display, with the flag of each of Canada's provinces and territories; this day, I learned that Labrador actually has its own flag, separate from NFLD's flag. There is also a very lovely statue of Amelia Earhart, as she started her cross-Atlantic voyage, from Harbour Grace (er, nearby, anyways).
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JFLeBlanc
Moncton, Canada3,408 contributions
Very Cool
Sep 2021 • Couples
Very cool experience visiting this plane and statue in Harbour Grace. Very nice plaque explaining the story of the plane and its history. Very well worth the stop
Written 13 September 2021
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cgbtruck101
Barrie, Canada859 contributions
Great History
Jul 2021
More mothballed planes! The Spirit of Harbour Grace, like the nearby SS Kyle, has a colourful history that is closely-tied to NFLD and Canada. The plane itself looks great and with a bit of mending, could probably be flown again.

There is a nearby flag display, with the flag of each of Canada's provinces and territories; this day, I learned that Labrador actually has its own flag, separate from NFLD's flag. There is also a very lovely statue of Amelia Earhart, as she started her cross-Atlantic voyage, from Harbour Grace (er, nearby, anyways).
Written 21 August 2021
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Forbes P
Harbour Grace, Canada6 contributions
Plane
Jul 2019
Town not looking after plane . Grounds well kept . Lights for monument need repair.
It’s a nice spot but the plane looks poorly managed.
The old boat KYLE is an icon to bad something was not done back in the 70’s to preserve it . Now it’s to late
Written 9 October 2019
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Tony P
Essex, Canada42 contributions
Entrance to Harbour Grace
Aug 2019 • Couples
A peaceful place. Has beautiful views of Harbour and stranded ship. Places to sit ,chat, relax and reflect. Worth the brief stop as it allows you to understand the significant history of this town.
Written 29 August 2019
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Michele G-W
London, Canada448 contributions
Nice little spot
Jun 2019 • Couples
Another nice little spot. The plane needs a good paint job but the signs are all still readable about Amelia and the history of the plane.
Written 28 June 2019
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daletc2018
Harbour Grace, Canada6 contributions
Spirit of Hr Grace
Aug 2018 • Couples
Beautiful site, well maintained, clean with picnic table to have lunch. Worth a look. Conveniently located just off the trans canada highway in the historic town of Harbour Grace.
Written 6 August 2018
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wloo_andrew
Waterloo, Canada889 contributions
Interesting history
Jun 2018 • Couples
I had no idea Amelia Earhart left from Heart's Content on her trans-Atlantic flight. There's a good summary of the area's aviation history as well as the wreck of the SS Kyle which remains stuck aground right by the DC-3 memorial to Amelia Earhart.
Written 27 June 2018
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John O
Montreal, Canada44 contributions
Go to the Airfield
Jun 2018 • Couples
The display is nice. Lucky enough to see a bald eagle leave when we walked the boardwalk! Make sure you take the time to find the airfield and GO! Take “ the path less traveled”!
Written 3 June 2018
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Lesterbeach
Winnipeg, Canada4,216 contributions
Stop for a moment
Oct 2017 • Couples
The plane and statue of Amelia Earhart are just beside the highway. Worth a stop to understand the history of transatlantic flight. How things have changed.
Written 24 October 2017
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SylRickTraveler
873 contributions
Worth a quick stop to see the DC-3 plane
Jul 2017 • Friends
The "Spirit of Harbour Grace" is a DC-3 plane. There are a couple of information boards telling its history and there is also a Visitor's Information Center right beside the plane site.
There is a statue of Amelia Earhart here as well and in the river is the wreck of the S S Kyle. Not really much to do here but it is worth a quick stop.
Written 4 October 2017
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