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Alice & Den

About our Campground:

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A 10 Acre portion of this property was originally owned by local residents; the Downey Family.  In 1965 at which time the family had a cottage on this property they were visited by the M.H.A. Hon. W.J. Keough and the subject of a Provincial Park in the area arose.  Bert Downey inquired as to how soon the Codroy Valley could expect to see such a facility.  Mr. Keough's answer was that land was the probem.  Mr. Downey then offered to donate to the Newfoundland Government 10 acres of this property for the price of $1.00 to be developed and maintained as a Provincial Park.  This offer was accepted and on March 30, 1966 the official agreements were signed.  

Dennis & Alice 

Since that time this park was developed and expanded up until the spring of 1997 when, as a result of a decision made by the Newfoundland Government to privatieze a number of Provincial Parkis, this park changed hands.  

At this time, an agreement was made with Downey & his family that due to circumstances surrounding the origin of this Park, he & his family would be given the opportunity to enter the Privatization Process.  

The rest is History....& this park is now being operated with Great Pride, by the Downey & Keeping Families, with the aim in mind "To Serve People & Protect Nature".  

Family

        Philip

Derek

            Derek

Jason

Jason

Bert Downey - Beam Bender WW2

This beautiful article was written by Mel D'Souza & published in the Downhome magazine January 2009 not long after Dad's passing on March 22, 2008. 

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We all try hard every day to continue to make  Dad & Mom Proud!

Mom passed November 9, 1996,  just months before we took over the Campground in June 1997!

                         Alice

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Downhome Story Bert Downey
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About Our Valley in Pictures & Song!

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