Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), was contracted by England’s Henry VII to find new lands, and a sea route to the Orient. Cabot set sail from Bristol, England in his ship the Matthew in 1497. When Cabot first saw land he’s reputed to have said "O Buon Vista" (“Oh, Happy Sight!”)
Been to Bonavista? Well have you been to....
Baccalieu Island, Bachelor's Cove, Bacon Cove, Back Shore, Badger's Quay Baie de Loutre, Bailey's Cove, Bait Cove, Bakeapple Bight, Baker's Cove, Balcalhoa Island, Bald Nap, Balena, Ballyntine Cove, Ballyhack, Bane Harbor, Bar Haven, Bareneed, Barachois, Barr'd Harbour, Barren Island, Barrocks, Bartletts Harbour, Bateau Cove, Battle Harbour, Bauline East, Batteau, Battle Harbour, Bay de L'Eau, Bay L'Argent, Bayly's Cove, Beaches, Beau Bois, Beaumont, Bell Island, Belleoram, Bellevue, Berry Head, Biscay Bay, Birchy Bay, Black Tickle, Blow Me Down, Bluff Head Cove, Boat Harbour, Bottle Cove, Boxey, Brazils, Brigus, Brighton, Brown's Arm, Buchans Junction, Buckle's Point, Bull Cove, Burgoyne's Cove, Butter Cove
Bonavista sounds like such a cool place to me. Sadly I don't think I've been to any of the places on that list!
ReplyDeleteThey are all in Newfoundland - you'll have to save your pennies and take a trip!
DeleteCool light house. Reminds me of a circus tent. (And I just love the circus!)
ReplyDeleteIs Brazils meant to be plural?
Yep, Brazils is plural (we say it like brazz - ills)
DeleteLol, it reminded me of a circus tent too!
ReplyDeleteI never even thought of a circus tent, but I do now
Deletenot been to any of those places but love to visit anyplace with water!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog!
we are surrounded by water!
DeleteBonavista is a great place, especially if you enjoy the outdoors.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post.
love the outdoors - and the smell of salt :)
DeleteOh, how charming! Are all those places in Newfoundland? The sky looks so close in that picture, which is funny. You'd think a place known for cold would not be that way.
ReplyDeleteAll of them are in Newfoundland! when its snowing the sky is really close :)
DeleteLove the photo, as well as the slice of history.
ReplyDeleteNever been to any of those places. :( The farthest north I've ever gotten was Nova Scotia. I was in Bridgewater though, which is a 'B' word. Does that count?
--j--
Cape Breton (Nova Scotia) is similar to Newfoundland - so it kind of counts :)
DeleteWow..that's colourful. Talk about a landmark.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Love the bright reds.
ReplyDeleteits amazing in person
DeleteWow - Baygirl32! Thats a lot of b - words! I have to congratulate you on coming up with those words so consistently!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to C-ing what you come up with tomorrow!! May you continue to prosper along the way!!
I can't take all the credit - the map of the province really helps :)
Deletegotta love our province for all the funky town names!!
ReplyDeleteyep! and these aren't even the "good" ones LOL
DeleteI have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot from you!!
ReplyDeleteI hope so...
DeleteGreat to hear the origin of the town's name. Looks bonnie!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite bonnie :)
DeletePretty darn interesting! Nice photo also. I also thought it was a circus or revival tent when I first saw it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think circus tent at all - prehaps if a real circus ever came to the island....
DeleteSuch a nice story, would love to visit one day!
ReplyDeleteprehaps one day...
DeleteBlow Me Down! I like that one.
ReplyDeleteBlow Me Down IS a good one!
DeleteLook at that eye-catching color and view! Nice.
ReplyDeleteIt is purdy, ain't it?
DeleteI've been to Bauline! One way in, same way out...unless you go by sea, of course. It was gorgeous there!
ReplyDeleteYeah! that the only B you been to?
DeleteWhat a perfect picture, "Oh Happy Sight!" just seems to fit it. Newfoundland is on my wish list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great place to visit! hope you make it some day
DeleteWhat a beautiful harbor...and your list of "B" places are bountiful.
ReplyDeletethere are many beautiful bays in Newfoundland
DeleteYour list of B places are great and I have not been to any of them. LOL! Maybe I should take a few names off of your list and visit them. Great post!
ReplyDeleteyou would have a a Blast!
DeletePopping in from the A to Z challenge-- and to say that unfortunately, I haven't been to any of those places.
ReplyDeleteI'm an artist from New York, and I love being near the water. It's a huge inspiration for me!
Good luck with the rest of this challenge, and thank you for such a broad bounty of "B" buena vistas! <3
*~* Julia *~* http://beautifullywhimsical.blogspot.com *~*
The water is an amazing inspiration!
DeleteSuper interesting! I don't know much about Newfoundland. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThose first few coves definitly stir the appetite...
ReplyDeleteBACON Cove - yep that makes my mouth water
DeleteWow, that's a lot of places beginning with "B" you've researched up on there! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThis is me, Duncan D. Horne, visiting you from the A-Z challenge, wishing you all the best throughout April and beyond.
Duncan In Kuantan
and the best to you!
DeleteI love the lighthouse - they're structures that have always interested me. The one in the photo is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou must be having fun researching all the place names for this challenge. I'm enjoying the virtual tour.
Some mornings its a bit of a tongue twister!
DeleteI love the beautiful blue skies in the picture! It's my favourite colour! Lucky to have great weather like that!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you through the A-Z Challenge!
English Speaking Zone
Blue is nice - sky blue has so many shades its fascinating
DeleteBeautiful photo! What a great place!
ReplyDeleteBonavista is Breathtaking :)
DeleteGorgeous. I need to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt is worth it!
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