With a name like that, it has to be some sort of natural paradise.

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The welcome sign made me do a double-take.

Except it was real, and that was the actual name.

Aerial view of Happy Adventure, Newfoundland

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The town of Happy Adventure is small tiny, really and has probably inspired many-a-postcard.

In the summertime, there’s a solid chance you’ll see whales or icebergs go by.

It doesn’t come without a little bit of drama, of course.

The tail of a humpback whale coming out of the water in Newfoundland

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The origin of the name is at the center of an ancient dispute that started in the 17th century.

Order it like the locals do, with dressing and gravy on the side.

(Trust me, its really good.)

The bar at Happy Adventure Inn in Newfoundland

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With a name like Happy Adventure, you bet it delivers on the adventure front.

), beaches, and sweeping views.

Or, make it a longer loop and look for whales at Net Point or Old Harry Cove.

Puffin bird sits on the water and a red house with a boat nearby

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There’s also whale watching, iceberg hunting, and sunset rides.

I paddled in the park, my eyes peeled for a whale or two.

A little relaxation is in order too.

A kayak on the water

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Enter the peninsulas photogenic beaches, all just a hop and a skip from town.

A true sign that Happy Adventure lives up to its name and then some.

A boat pulled up to a tiny cabin and purple blooms on a beach near the water

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