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The ULTIMATE Guide to the Best Things To Do in Newfoundland

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Colourful fishing village near St. john’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

Last updated: April 20th, 2022

Best Things To Do in Newfoundland

Easily one of our favourite provinces to explore, Newfoundland is an incredible place to add to your Canadian bucket list. We’ve visited Newfoundland many times and from May 15th to May 27th, 2017, Newfoundland became the first part of our 150-day Canada road trip travel series. We experienced icebergs, kitchen parties, history, and gorgeous landscapes. We also experienced a mix of sun, wind, rain, fog, and cloudy weather. This is all part of visiting Canada’s most Easterly province during the month of May. However, this is when icebergs begin to make their way down the Atlantic and one of the few places in the world where you can see them in all their glory.

Newfoundland is such an incredible place to explore and it is quite unique compared to the rest of Canada. We were blown away with the hospitality of the locals and by their eagerness to help us experience their great province in various ways. From the moment we touched down in St. John’s, people helped organize parties, tours, and activities all across the province, and some even took us out for dinner.

Newfoundland really is a special place. Whether you’re looking for icebergs, wildlife, incredible scenery, stunning hikes, delicious food, or a joyful atmosphere, Newfoundland is the place to be.

When planning a trip to Newfoundland, it’s always helpful to know what are the best things to do. We have a number of articles about Newfoundland on this site but this one is dedicated to showcasing some of the best things to do in the entire province, most of which have been experienced by us. We hope this becomes a great travel guide for your next trip to Newfoundland.

We hope you enjoy the article and we hope we inspire you to visit this wonderful province. 

Table of Contents

  • Getting to Newfoundland
    • Getting to Newfoundland by Car (and Ferry)
    • Getting to Newfoundland by Plane
  • Getting Around Newfoundland
  • Weather in Newfoundland (Best Time to Visit)
  • Things To Do in St. John’s
    • Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
    • O’Brien’s Whale and Bird Tours
    • Boyle Waking Tour
    • Cod Sounds Culinary Excursion
    • Getting Screeched-in at Christian’s Bar
    • O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
  • Things To Do in Trinity Newfoundland
    • Trinity Eco-Tours
    • Artisan Inn and Twine Loft Restaurant
    • Bonavista Social Club
    • Port Rexton Brewery
  • Driving Newfoundland’s Discovery Trail
  • Things To Do in Twillingate, Newfoundland
    • Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
    • Annie’s Restaurant
    • All Season’s Bed & Breakfast
  • Things To Do in Gros Morne National Park
    • Hiking in Gros Morne National Park
    • Blackawton Boat Tours
    • Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
    • Wild Gros Morne Trout River Boat Tour
    • Seaside Restaurant
    • Sheppard’s Bed & Breakfast
  • Other Things to Do in Newfoundland
    • Four Seasons Boat Tours (Cox’s Cove)
  • Driving Newfoundland’s Viking Trail
  • Take the Ferry to St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • What To Do in Newfoundland

Getting to Newfoundland

If you’re a visitor looking for different ways of getting to Newfoundland, here’s some practical advice on how to get here.

Getting to Newfoundland by Car (and Ferry)

If you’re planning to drive to Newfoundland, you must know that it’s an island. The only way to arrive via car is to take a ferry from Nova Scotia, which takes around 6 hours. The ferries are huge ships that take thousands of people and hundreds of cars, but depending on the ocean, it can be rough enough to get seasick.

Getting to Newfoundland by Plane

If you’re not on a Canada road trip, you’ll likely be flying to Newfoundland. For most tourists, you’ll likely be flying into St. john’s International Airport (YYT), Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF), or Gander International Airport (YQX). Most often, it will be St. John’s International Airport, which is on the far east of the province. Gander is basically in the middle and Deer Lake would be on the west. However, Deer Lake is a regional airport, which means you would be flying from another destination in Canada first. Halifax, Toronto, and Montreal are possible connections.

Getting Around Newfoundland

Newfoundland is big and not very populated. There are lots of small communities, hundreds of kilometres apart. Therefore, public transportation is not really available. There are some buses that go from certain cities to other cities and you’ll find public buses in St. John’s and in Corner Brook. Other than that, you would have to either rent a car, rideshare or hitchhike.

Fun Fact: Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada’s confederation. This happened in 1949. Up until then, it was part of England. 

Weather in Newfoundland (Best Time to Visit)

Although people live in Newfoundland all year-round, the tourism season is really only from April/May until early November. Most tourism operators shut down in the winter months, and even in early spring or late fall, some places will be shut down.

For the best weather, late June until the end of September would be the best time to visit. However, if you’re dream is to see icebergs, your best chances will typically be May and June. If you want to try your hand at cod-jigging (a type of fishing ), you’ll want to make sure you time your visit with the fishing season.

The busiest time to visit would be mid-June until the end of August. This is the peak tourism season, the best weather, the best festivals, and part of the fishing season as well.

In terms of weather, Newfoundland is not a warm destination for the most part. In July and August (and parts of June and September), you might see a daily high of 25 degrees Celcius, which is quite nice. But the weather on the coast, especially out towards the eastern part of the province can have varying degrees of cloud, fog, and wind, sometimes in the same day. You’ll want to pack a jacket and some warmer clothing for any time of year, but especially if you come to see icebergs. During the spring, the weather can drop to as low as zero degrees.

Okay. Now let’s talk about the fun part.

best things to do in st johns newfoundland
The harbour is one of the most popular pictures of st john’s Newfoundland.

Things To Do in St. John’s

Not only is St. John’s the oldest English-founded city in North America, but It’s also the capital of Newfoundland. Here you’ll find Canada’s oldest street, lots of live music venues, an array of delicious restaurants, beautiful historical sites, and a very busy harbour. It’s a beautiful city and will most likely be the city you’ll fly into when visiting from abroad. There are so many things to do in St. John’s and although you may not get a chance to do them all, here’s a variety of things to choose from during your time in the windiest, cloudiest, and foggiest city in Canada.

Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours

Located right in St. John’s harbour, this is a great tour for those wanting to experience the thrill of leaving the famous harbour, visiting Cape Spear (Canada’s most Easterly point), and viewing icebergs and/or whales, depending on the season. They also operate iceberg tours in Twillingate, which is the iceberg capital of the world. After seeing the harbour from shore and from the top of Signal Hill, it was really cool to experience St. John’s harbour from a boat. They also got us really close to some icebergs!

Learn more at www.icebergquest.com.

O’Brien’s Whale and Bird Tours

If you’re after cute little puffins, this is the tour for you. Leaving from Bay Bulls (about a 30-minute drive from St. John’s) you’ll get to see icebergs and/or whales (depending on the season) and millions of puffins around the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, which is home to the largest Atlantic puffin colony in North America. For those without a car, O’Brien’s offers a pick-up service in St. John’s as well. This is one of our favourite things to do in the province, simply because we love Puffins!

Learn more at www.obriensboattours.com.

Icebergs in newfoundland

Boyle Waking Tour

If you want a colourful and informative historical tour, you likely won’t find a better one than Boyle’s Historical Walking Tours. His enthusiasm really adds a lot to the tour and he’ll walk you to and through some of the most important historical sites in the oldest city in North America.

Learn more at www.boyletours.com.

Cod Sounds Culinary Excursion

If you’re looking for a truly unique food experience, there’s no better than a Cod Sounds Culinary Excursion. During our first visit to Cod Sounds back in 2017, the weather wasn’t cooperating for the full experience, so Lori, the founder, invited us to her house for a very wild cook-up. However, we visited her again in 2019 and this time, we went foraging for food on the beach, helped her prepare some meals, and ate a wild picnic right in front of the ocean. Everything was prepared using “ancient” techniques and with locally foraged food, including seaweed, plants, and flowers. We also ate crab, lobster, scallops, and much, much more. Everything was tasty and it was so interesting to learn about the art of foraging. This is one experience we highly recommend.

Learn more at www.codsounds.ca.

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Getting Screeched-in at Christian’s Bar

Ask anyone in St, John’s where you should get Screeched-in and they’ll tell you Christians. This quaint little pub is home to the best screech-in performance in the city! I don’t want to give away too much but if you want more of a performance to add to the experience, this is the place to do it. There are two shows done by two different people. The event takes place nightly at 5 PM and 11 PM. This is an iconic tradition and one of the top things to do in Newfoundland.

Located on George Street.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub

We must have visited this place at least five times during our short time in St. John’s. It’s a great place for live music (especially Thursdays and Friday’s from our experience) and also home to a very tasty Newfoundland Chowder. We also had rabbit pie, which was awesome. Plus, did you know that Newfoundland is one of the few places in Canada where you can order wild meat on the menu? So, if you want to try rabbit, this is your chance. More than anything though, it’s a great place to dance to Newfoundland music in the middle of George Street.

Learn more at www.oreillyspub.com.

For more, visit our article: Things to Do in St. john’s 

things to do in trinity newfoundland

Things To Do in Trinity Newfoundland

Okay, next up, let’s talk about Trinity since it’s only 2-hours away from St. John’s as you head west. Trinity is one of the prettiest old towns in Newfoundland. It’s one of those towns you see on a postcard and know you have to visit one day. The town even has an active blacksmith as well as numerous historical buildings, quaint accommodation, and the oldest cemetery in all of Canada. If you want to see small-town Newfoundland, definitely go to Trinity.

Trinity Eco-Tours

If you’re looking to get out on a boat and look for some big marine life, this is your chance. Dolphins, porpoises, seals, bluefin tuna, basking sharks, and majestic whales such as humpbacks, fin, sperm, and minke are just some of the incredible creatures you might see on their thrilling three-hour whale watching tour. But that’s not all, you may also see eagles, puffins, gannets, and more!

Learn more at www.trinityecotours.com.

Artisan Inn and Twine Loft Restaurant

I truly can’t imagine a better place to stay not only in Trinity but in the entire province. This place is gorgeous and is the perfect way to step back in time. At Artisan Inn, you get your own house! Ours, which was built in the 1800s, felt like a dollhouse with its cute little rooms and antique furniture. This is the type of accommodation that actually adds to the experience. They also serve gourmet food in the evening at Twine Loft Restaurant as well as a delicious breakfast in the morning.

Learn more at www.trinityvacations.com.

Bonavista Social Club

This popular and new restaurant is located in the small community of Upper Amherst Cove on the Bonavista Peninsula. Since visiting Bonavista itself should be high on your list, you might as well stop here to fill your tummy. Here you’ll find delicious food made with local ingredients as well as the only commercial wood-fired bread oven in all of Newfoundland. We had fresh pasta, lamb, wood-fired pizza, a moose burger, and their delicious partridgeberry bread pudding.

Learn more at www.bonavistasocialclub.com.

Port Rexton Brewery

This new brewery, located just minutes from Trinity, is all the rage in Newfoundland. So many people recommended it to us that we had to stop by. We’re thankful we did. We had a tour followed by a tasting of their four popular beers. I love how each brew is so different that even the alcohol levels change. It’s really like a high-quality homebrew. I’m not usually a fan of dark beers but their porter was very delicious.

Learn more at www.portrextonbrewing.com.

Driving Newfoundland’s Discovery Trail

If you’re already spending time in the Trinity area, DO NOT miss the chance to drive the Discovery Trail to Bonavista. This area, and especially the Cape Bonavista area around the lighthouse, is home to some of the most spectacular views in the province. Located up on a cliff, the views from the lighthouse, as well as the waves hitting the rocky shores, is truly outstanding. You’ll also find old houses, pebble beaches, and lots of picturesque fishing boats. You may even see whales, icebergs, or seabirds. Actually, you will 100% see seabirds!

There’s also an incredible area called the Dungeon, where cliffs drop down into a humungous sinkhole with two seaward channels, all created from ocean erosion. For more geological fun in the area, download the Bonavista! Geological Tour app (iPhone and Android) for a driving tour that highlights the geology of the region.

This is also home to where John Cabot discovered North America in 1497, hence the name of the drive. Not only is it historically significant and home to stunning views, it’s also home to the full-size replica of the Matthew Legacy, the ship that John Cabot arrived in. If you time your trip properly you may get to see it and step inside this “historic” vessel.

icebergs twillingate

Things To Do in Twillingate, Newfoundland

Known as the iceberg capital of the world, this is the place to come if you want to see icebergs. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate with our visit and the ice, wind, and rain didn’t allow us to go out on the big boats. However, we did get to go out on a smaller boat, which allowed us to stand on some of the pack-ice, which was lining the harbour. In addition, our lovely guesthouse threw us a kitchen party, which brought out the real Newfoundland vibe and introduced us to some local musicians. The town itself is quaint and beautiful and I certainly hope to visit it again one day.

Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours

If you want to see icebergs, this is the tour to go with. Due to the weather, we couldn’t go with them in Twillingate but we did do an iceberg tour with them from St. John’s and it was excellent. We will definitely be back one day to try them out in the iceberg capital of the world!

Learn more at www.icebergquest.com.

Annie’s Restaurant

This is a new harbour-view seafood restaurant in Twillingate. Our hosts recommended that we try the Cod au Gratin and it did not disappoint. Who would have thought that cod and cheese could go together so well but it was incredibly delicious! We finished up with chocolate cake and ice cream. If you want seafood, this is the place to go!

Located at 128 Main Street.

All Season’s Bed & Breakfast

I’m so happy we found this lovely bed & breakfast, which is run by Mark and Ruby. Each room has its own ensuite and the gourmet breakfast is delicious! Mark and Ruby are such lovely hosts and the kitchen party they organized for us was so much fun. It’s one of the highlights of our two weeks in Newfoundland! The Bed & Breakfast has great views of the harbour as well and they are very knowledgeable about Twillingate. We only stayed for two nights and we can’t wait to return.

Learn more at www.allseasonsbb.com.

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Things To Do in Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in all of Canada and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to being a rare example of the process of the continental drift. The park is filled with landlocked fjords, exposed mantle, cliffs, waterfalls, coastline, and tons of wildlife, including moose, bald eagles, whales, and caribou. If I had to pick one place in all of Newfoundland to explore, this would be it.

Hiking in Gros Morne National Park

If I could only pick one thing to do in Gros Morne National Park, it would be hiking. There are so many beautiful trails here and they are much less crowded than most other national parks across Canada. Some of our favourites include the Summit Hike to the top of Gros Morne, Green Gardens, and the Tablelands.

Blackawton Boat Tours

Located in Woody Point near Trout River, this is your chance to get out on Bonne Bay and see some whales! Not only did we see various whales breach the water, but we also saw bald eagles and seals. Taking a boat tour is one of the top things to do in Newfoundland. Bonne Bay is gorgeous and if you want to see wildlife and get out on the water, this is the tour for you.

Learn more at www.blackawtonboattours.com.

Western Brook Pond Boat Tour

If you’re looking to get up close and personal with the most famous postcard image of Gros Morne National Park, this is the tour for you. There’s only one company that operates the tour and they take you right inside the fjord, giving you an opportunity to see beautiful scenery and waterfalls.

Learn more at Parks Canada.

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Wild Gros Morne Trout River Boat Tour

During our last visit to Newfoundland in 2019, we jumped on a new boat tour with Wild Gros Morne. This happens on Little Trout River Pond near the beautiful village of Trout River. They take you up the pond (it’s actually more like a lake) and to the backside of the Tablelands. This tour is done in a Zodiac and offers incredible views and insight into the 500-million-year history of the area.

Learn more at wildgrosmorne.com.

Seaside Restaurant

Wow, this place serves up delicious seafood right next to the beach. There’s something special about eating fresh fish with views of the ocean. A bucket of mussels, fresh cod, and a cold pint of Iceberg beer? Sign me up! If you’re not staying in Trout River (note: you should be), It’s worth driving all the way just to eat here. Excellent.

Learn more at www.grosmorne.com/listing/seaside-deli-dairy-bar/

Sheppard’s Bed & Breakfast

Located in Trout River (a must-see town just outside of the park), this is the place to be! Situated on their own big parcel of land on top of a mountain overlooking Trout River, you’ll find beautiful accommodation with incredible 360-degree views of the area. Doris and Tom even sang us a song when we arrived. When in Newfoundland, bed & breakfasts are the best place to sleep and this is one that should be high on your list!

Learn more at www.sheppardsbandb.com.

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Other Things to Do in Newfoundland

Four Seasons Boat Tours (Cox’s Cove)

If you’re over by the Corner Brook area of Newfoundland, take the time to drive down to Cox’s Cove. It’s one of the most beautiful areas in the whole province and is also home to Four Seasons Tours. Darren Park, the owner of Four Seasons, can take you out into the bay in a traditional Newfoundland Dory to photograph bald eagles up close, go fishing, watch the sunrise or sunset in the Bay of Islands, and cook-up some fresh seafood at his cabin. In the winter, he can even take you snowmobiling around the mountains. We jumped in the dory with Darren in 2019 and it was an incredible day!

Driving Newfoundland’s Viking Trail

If you have the time and want to head up to Newfoundland’s most Northern region, then you’ll want to take the Viking Trail, which starts around Gros Morne National Park. This epic 526-km trail starts in Deer Lake (just outside of Gros Morne) and goes all the way up to St. Anthony’s and one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth – L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. The drive itself only takes 5 hours or so, but you’ll want to have at least one full day to enjoy the scenery along the way. I would also spend 2-3 nights or more in the region (not including Gros Morne National Park) to fully enjoy the area, go on some boat tours, visit the historical sites, enjoy the towns, and just have a great time. In the spring, this is also one of the best places in the province to see icebergs. In fact, it’s home to the Iceberg Festival!

For more, read our article about Newfoundland’s Viking Trail.

Take the Ferry to St. Pierre and Miquelon

Another incredibly unique thing about Newfoundland is that you can jump on a ferry and be in France in less than 1.5 hours. That’s right, two little islands off the southern coast of Newfoundland – St. Pierre and Miquelon –  are the only part of New France that still remain under French control. It really is just like visiting France, except in laid back fishing village style. Unless you’re Canadian, you do need a passport to enter and it will totally feel like you’ve left Canada. Breakfast will be baguettes and croissants, most stores are closed for lunch, and everyone will be speaking French.

Whether you want to experience a French fishing village in St. Pierre or get more into nature in Miquelon, these are two fascinating ways to “extend” your Newfoundland vacation.

For more, please read our article: St. Pierre and Miquelon

What To Do in Newfoundland

As you can see, we crammed a lot of incredible experiences into our short two weeks and yet, we only scratched the surface of this amazing province. This list above gives you a quick taste of what we experienced during our trip to Newfoundland and some of the top things to do in the province. However, there’s much more than that and if you have a car, we recommend reading more Newfoundland articles below.

For more things to do in Newfoundland, check out these articles below:

  • Things to Do in St John’s
  • Hiking in Gros Morne National Park
  • Driving the Viking Trail
  • Newfoundland’s Iceberg Festival
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • Hiking Newfoundland (Five Great Trails)

In addition to all the great things to do in Newfoundland, we also teamed up with Matts’s dad to write a book about growing up in the remote fishing village of Deer Harbour, Newfoundland. Learn more about that book on Deer Harbour here.

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About Matthew G. Bailey

Matthew G. Bailey is the founder and editor-in-chief of Must Do Canada. Growing up in Alberta to a mother from Quebec and a father from Newfoundland, Matt spent his childhood playing hockey under the Northern Lights and hanging out in the forest before moving to Calgary and travelling to more than 250 cities spanning 42 countries and 6 continents. He loves travel, learning new things, playing sports, writing, making videos, photography, and scuba diving. You can also find him at LiveLimitless.net.

 

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  1. Frank V Hollahan says

    January 16, 2018 at 12:51 am

    Wow! What a great adventure! Can’t wait to the read the provinces.

    I do a lot of landscape photography around Newfoundland so I included my website in case you like to have a look 🙂

    Cheers
    Frank

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      January 16, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      Absolutely! Thanks for that. We love Newfoundland so we’re excited to see what you capture 🙂

      Reply
      • Shaun says

        March 10, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        The only province/territory I haven’t been to.

        Reply
    • Whisperly says

      May 21, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Definitely on our travel list, particularly now when travel borders are iffy!

      Reply
    • Joya Jamieson says

      May 24, 2022 at 3:15 am

      Love this!

      Reply
      • Ignacio says

        August 30, 2022 at 11:33 am

        Newfoundland is definitely in my bucket list, specially after watching your videos.

        Reply
    • Dylan says

      June 2, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      Dying to go back to the east coast

      Reply
  2. Donna says

    May 28, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Great info. I’m hooked ?

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      June 1, 2018 at 1:48 am

      Thank you! Glad you like the site 🙂

      Reply
  3. Peter Bull says

    September 10, 2019 at 8:47 am

    All deserving, but don’t forget that the province is Newfoundland AND Labrador. You left out a big part of the province. Check out Battle Harbour to see one example of what you missed.

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      September 10, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      True, I wish we could have visited Labrador too. We saw it from the shore of Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula this year. Hope to make it there soon. Just need to find sponsors.

      Reply
  4. Debraj Banerjee says

    January 13, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Excellent descriptions Matt. I have to visit this province to enjoy these “first in lifetime” experiences. Love and warm regards from West Bengal, India. HNY 2021.

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      January 20, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks! You’ll love it! West Bengal sounds like an adventure too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    April 3, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    So happy I found this website! Thankyou Thankyou

    Reply
  6. susannah woodworth says

    April 3, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    Oh how I miss da rock! Home sweet home can’t wait for dis covid crap to be over wit so I can go visit family.

    Reply
  7. Shari Dalton says

    April 4, 2021 at 8:08 am

    This is the only Canadian province that I haven’t been to. I can’t wait to visit.

    Reply
  8. Micheline says

    April 5, 2021 at 5:51 am

    I would love to visit Newfoundland and drive along the coast to see the icebergs.

    Reply
  9. Alayne L says

    April 5, 2021 at 10:08 am

    This thorough article has inspired me to visit Newfoundland, once things settle down in Canada. Great read!

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 5, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      We’re hoping to get back there this year too. Fingers crossed

      Reply
  10. Christy says

    April 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    Loved this

    Reply
  11. Thérèse De Bellefeuille says

    April 6, 2021 at 9:46 am

    So beautifull

    Reply
  12. Madison says

    April 6, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Bucket list place!!! What a helpful article, bookkeeping for later!! 🙂

    Reply
    • ell emm says

      April 8, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      absolutely gorgeous!!!!

      Reply
  13. Lillian says

    April 8, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Love to go here one day!

    Reply
  14. Lorna Joy says

    April 9, 2021 at 12:41 am

    Visiting Newfoundland is on my bucket list!

    Reply
    • Carol Abbott says

      September 10, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      Cannot wait to see Newfoundland Labrador. ❤️

      Reply
  15. Ash says

    April 12, 2021 at 10:38 am

    I’d love to be there!

    Reply
  16. Krista Wilkie says

    April 12, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Newfoundland is a bucket list destination for me.

    Reply
  17. Fiona Lui says

    April 13, 2021 at 6:12 am

    So insightful! Definitely going to refer to this article once I go!

    Reply
  18. Carrie G says

    April 13, 2021 at 10:32 am

    Would love to visit the Eastern provinces, so much great things to do!

    Reply
  19. Dawn says

    April 15, 2021 at 7:24 am

    Had to postpone a hiking trip here due to COVID. Cannot wait until we can rebook!

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 15, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Us too! We hope to get back this year

      Reply
  20. Alan w. says

    April 16, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    Dear Staff:
    What are some of your suggestions when traveling to Newfoundland,Ca. Places to visit, Stay, And dine.

    Thanks.

    Alan.W.
    4-16-2021

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 17, 2021 at 10:31 am

      Hey Alan, pretty much our suggestions are in the article. I’m not sure what else we would say. It all depends where you’re going. St. John’s is a must, and if possible;e, stay downtown by the water. If not, the Best Western up by the airport is very nice. A rental car will make getting aroud NFLD much easier…

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  21. Alan says

    April 18, 2021 at 10:37 am

    Dear Matthew:
    Thanks for the response! I am an avid backpacker, so Gros Morne National Park would be part of the itinerary? St John Is definitely on my bucket list. The main factor is time allotted to do this trip…my passport is being renewed…
    Matthew, if you are in Newfoundland in August-2021, perhaps, we can connect, i am hopefully going with a buddy of mine who loves hiking?
    Can you thumb a ride to get around, or is it unlawful?
    Also, Can i get to Miquelon or Saint Pierre form St. Johns via bus? Not sure I want to Rent a Car(too much responsibility)?
    Thanks again,
    Alan.W
    4-18-2021
    12:36 pm,Est

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    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 18, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Hmm, I’m not sure about the bus. So much of NFLD is small communities so access is not great. You may be able to get to the ferry, which goes to St. Pierre. I would imagine there’s a bus that goes from St. john’s to Deer Lake (which is near Gros Morne) but I doubt there’s much public transportation within the park. I’ve noticed people hitchhiking there before. I’m not sure if it’s illegal but people certainly do it. But yes, Gros Morne is incredible. It is about 6-hours drive from St. John’s or you could fly to Deer Lake, which is 45 minutes from Gros Morne. But again, Gros Morne is also split up and quite large.

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  22. Alan W. says

    April 20, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Dear Matthew:
    I certainly trust your wisdom and your first hand knowledge of the terrain of Newfoundland. If i can get the time in August-2021 to travel,(assuming the restrictions are lifted), then Full Steam Ahead. Matthew, also, if i do get around to going to Miquelon/Saint Pierre, do i need to bring a special adapter to charge my cell phone. This island is French! And they may revert to the European System?
    All your input is appreciated?
    Regards,

    Alan. W.
    4-20-2021
    2:00 pm,Est

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    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 20, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      Yes, you actually do need an adaptor for plugging in things. Sometimes the hotels have them but better to have your own just in case. They also use the Euro but many places accept Canadian or you can visit an ATM.

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  23. Alan W. says

    April 20, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Dear Matthew:
    Your assistance is golden.But, i have a general concern going to Newfoundland,Canada.
    I am am USA citizen.
    That being said, “Am i required to fill out as ‘travel Form’ to enter the province of Newfoundland?
    Can i get a “waiver” ? All these forms are way to cumbersome?
    Thanks again.
    Regards,
    Alan. W
    4-20-2021
    8:19 pm<est

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    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      April 20, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      Oh, no idea Alan, sorry. I mean, once the borders open, I guess it’s like visiting any country. You’d just go through customs at the land border or the airport.

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  24. Alan W. says

    April 21, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Dear Matthew:
    I appreciate your due diligence and your help.
    Canada is a spectacular Country, and Newfoundland is rich in History and Culture.
    Hope to visit sooner than later.
    Regards,
    Alan W.
    4-21-2021
    1:55 pm,Est
    PS: USA beat the Russians in the 1980 Olympics, at Lake Placid,NY(“Miracle on Ice.”)

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  25. Carmi says

    April 24, 2021 at 11:40 am

    One of my bucket list to visit here

    Reply
  26. Lee says

    April 27, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    Full of helpful information. Can use it on our next trip there

    Reply
  27. ferdiliz ripalda says

    May 8, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    hope to visit soon.

    Reply
  28. Laura Vink says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:21 am

    I’ve always wanted to see the east coast!

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  29. Sue Rodgers says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:33 am

    Lived there for 15 years! Amazing country!

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  30. Nancy says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:54 am

    What a great website filled with beautiful photos and great info to help inform travel in our fabulous country!! Thank you!!

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  31. Shylan says

    May 12, 2021 at 10:20 am

    Awesome!

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  32. Kevin says

    May 12, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    Would love to get out there one day!

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  33. Lara Bisson says

    May 13, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Hoping to make a trip to this beautiful province

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  34. Anne says

    May 13, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    Love to visit Newfoundland. On my bucket list!

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  35. Ash says

    May 13, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    Love this!

    Reply
  36. Vanessa L. says

    May 14, 2021 at 6:38 am

    I can’t wait to go back someday. So beautiful.

    Reply
  37. Mitch says

    May 14, 2021 at 7:49 am

    Gotta hit this place up!

    Reply
  38. Ashley Davis says

    May 14, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    Looks like a fun adventure!

    Reply
  39. Brianna says

    May 14, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    I miss Newfoundland, so amazing!

    Reply
  40. Allison says

    May 16, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Wonderful article.

    Reply
  41. Lynn says

    May 18, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Newfoundland is one of my favourite places. I miss hunting icebergs in the spring

    Reply
  42. Lindsey Bishop says

    May 25, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Home sweet home

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  43. Danielle L says

    May 25, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    How I loved and miss NL! Can’t wait to go again! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Mahta Ghaznavi says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    Wonderful article!

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  45. Trinalynn Porter says

    May 26, 2021 at 9:03 am

    You should tackle Labrador next! I’d really love to learn more about what to see there.

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      May 26, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Yes! It’s one of the few areas we haven’t been at all. high on our list!

      Reply
  46. Diana says

    May 27, 2021 at 5:50 am

    So many things to do! How awesome!

    Reply
  47. Caroline says

    May 27, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    I can’t wait to go again and see more!

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  48. Florence Cochrane says

    June 9, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Love my province of Newfoundland. Lots o beautiful places to visit.

    Reply
  49. Jason Coward says

    June 9, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    My goal is to get to Newfoundland in the near future and try to do as many things on this list as possible

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  50. Xu Liang Li says

    June 9, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Cool!

    Reply
  51. Linda B says

    June 9, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    I must visit Newfoundland! I just love all the bright colours that they use on their houses and buildings!

    Reply
  52. Darlene Eggers says

    June 10, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Nfld is the friendliest and prettiest province to visit.

    Reply
  53. Regina Bruce says

    June 11, 2021 at 3:34 am

    Newfoundland is one of the best places to visit! Lots to do and the people are great! Get travelling!

    Reply
  54. April says

    June 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    Oh to get there one day….beautiful!

    Reply
  55. Mary Lou MacKenzie says

    June 22, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    To visit Newfoundland is tops on my bucket list and I love all the info provided in your article “What to do in Newfoundland”! Gros Morne National Park sounds awesome!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  56. Mya Murphy says

    August 23, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    It’s definitely on my bucket list.. So gorgeous!!

    Reply
  57. Gregory W says

    December 6, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    That opening photo is amazing! Who knew? Looks like something you’d see on the Amalfi Coast.

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      December 6, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  58. Viv Sluys says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Newfoundland & Labrador is the last province I have to visit. Then it’ll be the territories! It seems like such a beautiful province both in geography and community!

    Reply
  59. Tiffany says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Newfoundland was one of my favourite places to visit. Just an amazing province!

    Reply
  60. Alysha says

    February 16, 2022 at 6:49 am

    Can wait to visit Newfoundland some day!!

    Reply
  61. Kharis says

    February 16, 2022 at 7:37 am

    Being a native Newfoundlander this is a great article. I would encourage anyone traveling here to not only focus on the east coast of the island but look for the off the beaten track places to. There’s a lot of charm in our tiny fishing communities, and hiking to our resettlement communities can be very rewarding! Thanks for featuring beautiful Newfoundland!

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      February 16, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Totally! We’re a bit biased since half of my (Matt) family lives there, but it’s one of our fav places to explore

      Reply
  62. Briana says

    February 17, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    Can’t wait to visit Newfoundland one day!

    Reply
  63. Syrae says

    February 18, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Looking forward to a visit some day

    Reply
  64. Marcella says

    February 20, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    Thank you for this information! Very useful!!

    Reply
  65. April says

    March 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Newfoundland is #1 on my bucket list for provinces to visit. Can’t wait to go!

    Reply
  66. Josee Gaudet says

    March 11, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    Very helpful hope to visit there maybe next year 😀

    Reply
  67. Leanne D says

    March 12, 2022 at 9:32 am

    So many great ideas . I’ve always wanted to go to Newfoundland. I’ll have to keep this list in mind for when I finally get there .

    Reply
  68. Gwen Van Kleef says

    March 12, 2022 at 3:07 pm

    I have always wanted to go to Newfoundland. Definitely on the bucket list!

    Reply
  69. Brent says

    March 13, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    Visit the Granite Coast to see the only stone lighthouse on the eastern seaboard on North America at Rose Blanche. Take a boat tour to abandoned fishing villages of Petites and Grand Bruit. Visit the south coast fjord villages of Grey River and Francois. All of these are off the beaten path.

    Reply
    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      March 13, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      Sounds amazing! We’ll look them up. Half our family is in NFLD, so we make it back every year or two

      Reply
    • Diego says

      August 24, 2022 at 6:50 am

      I would love to see more of Canada it’s so beautiful

      Reply
  70. MrDisco says

    March 14, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Love those sea side villages. Makes for great photos

    Reply
  71. Katie says

    March 20, 2022 at 11:20 am

    Newfoundland is #1 on my list of places to go next in Canada! It looks so beautiful and the people are so lovely!

    Reply
  72. April says

    March 20, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    Very cool!

    Reply
  73. Heather says

    March 21, 2022 at 10:40 am

    My niece and great niece live here!! I want to visit so much!! It looks beautiful! 💕

    Reply
  74. Kristine says

    March 25, 2022 at 9:44 am

    On our bucket list! Part of our East Coast Family Road Trip!

    Reply
  75. Courtney says

    April 3, 2022 at 10:49 pm

    So much beauty to see in Newfoundland. It’s my #1 place to visit next in Canada.

    Reply
  76. LINDA FICKLING says

    April 5, 2022 at 10:20 am

    The only place left on my bucket list…Newfoundland

    Reply
  77. Manon Lavigne says

    April 6, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    Would absolutely love to visit this part of Canada. Its on the Bucket List☺❤

    Reply
  78. Mallory Bailey says

    April 7, 2022 at 1:01 pm

    Wow that was a very thorough article full of great ideas! Loved reading about all there was to do!

    Reply
  79. Florence Cochrane says

    April 10, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful place! So much to see!

    Reply
  80. Tosha says

    May 4, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    Amazing! I’ve always wanted to go to Newfoundland, now I want to go even more!!!

    Reply
  81. Laura says

    May 5, 2022 at 3:39 am

    Lived a number of years in Newfoundland and made it to Labrador, as well, where we saw a beautiful display of the Northern Lights.
    If you ever get the chance to visit, be sure to go!

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    • Matthew G. Bailey says

      May 6, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      We do hope to see it soon! Would make an adventurous road trip

      Reply
  82. Scott says

    May 5, 2022 at 6:17 am

    I would love to see more of Canada it’s so beautiful.

    Reply
  83. Nicole Leaper says

    May 6, 2022 at 5:27 am

    Thanks for this helpful info. Our ferries are booked. Can’t wait to see NFLD this summer.

    Reply
  84. Donna F Doyle says

    May 7, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    The one province I have not visited and is on my bucket list.

    Reply
  85. Jason Melanson says

    May 10, 2022 at 4:35 am

    Wow! Would love to visit!

    Reply
  86. Tammy says

    May 16, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Love Newfoundland!

    Reply
  87. Mark Mitchell says

    May 16, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    I’ll be there next year for the East Coast Trail! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  88. Jenn says

    May 16, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    I would love to see this one day.

    Reply
  89. Kathy says

    May 17, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    It’s on my list to visit one day, my fiancés family is from here and he still has family there.

    Reply
  90. Gail says

    May 18, 2022 at 8:56 am

    I was born in NL ( lived in historic town of Brigus for my first 15 years , but lived in ON and NB and returned to NL 1990. NL truly is a remarkable province to explore and get to know. Wonderful article you’ve written , and difficult to see ALL the fabulous places here in one visit. Take care .

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  91. Sabine says

    May 18, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    One day I’d like to visit.

    Reply
  92. Jennifer says

    May 18, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    Definitely on our travel bucket list!

    Reply
  93. Patsy says

    May 18, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    Someday I hope to get to Newfoundland. It’s the only province I haven’t been to.

    Reply
  94. Melissa miller says

    May 19, 2022 at 4:53 am

    Fresh seafood is a must!❤️

    Reply
  95. Melissa miller says

    May 19, 2022 at 4:54 am

    Fresh seafood in Newfoundland-my fav❤️

    Reply
  96. Nigel Webber says

    May 19, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    Beautiful

    Reply
  97. Amanda says

    May 23, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    Would love to visit here sometime! It’s so beautiful

    Reply
  98. Janet says

    May 24, 2022 at 7:18 am

    Wow! I’d love to come here again!

    Reply
  99. Lucy says

    May 24, 2022 at 7:53 am

    Wow…this is the place on my bucket list and I think I may go visit soon after read all your information 🤭

    Reply
  100. Heide says

    May 25, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    Great list of things to do! NL is beautiful

    Reply
  101. Tracey Marshall says

    May 26, 2022 at 7:17 am

    Home❤️

    Reply
  102. Lori says

    May 26, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    Spent two amazing weeks in Newfoundland in 2018. Everyone should visit at least once.

    Reply
  103. Tara Rolof says

    May 27, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    We would love to visit eastern Canada one day. This is a great place by the looks of it.

    Reply
  104. Tamara says

    May 27, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Would love to visit one day!

    Reply
  105. Alexi says

    May 27, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    Planning a trip to hike Gros Morne to take in the vast landscape and smell the ocean air!! I’m looking forward to it!

    Reply
  106. Olivia says

    May 27, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    Newfoundland is on my bucket list and I will definitely refer back to this list when I’m planning!

    Reply
  107. kiendrac says

    May 28, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    Can’t wait to see the icebergs!

    Reply
  108. Courtney says

    May 29, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    I must visit some day. It all looks so awesome!

    Reply
  109. Jen says

    May 29, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to Newfoundland. It’s the only PROVINCE I haven’t visited!

    Reply
  110. sally king says

    May 29, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks for all of the tips, can’t wait to visit in October

    Reply
  111. Vivian says

    May 30, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Thanks for all of the tips, can’t wait to visit

    Reply
  112. Christy Tomah says

    May 30, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    Can’t wait to visit NFLD in July! This article helps to keep informed about the possibilities that are available.

    Reply
  113. Alexus says

    June 2, 2022 at 5:07 am

    Definitely make a trip to Signal Hill, and when on the way down, stop at the Chocolate Cafe for some amazing food and lovely drinks!

    Reply
  114. Shelley says

    June 2, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    We hope to get there next summer!

    Reply
  115. sabrina says

    June 4, 2022 at 6:58 am

    This province sounds amazing and looks so beautiful- cant’t wait to visit

    Reply
  116. Jocelyne Halbert says

    June 8, 2022 at 7:38 am

    I loved northern NFL! It reminded me of Ireland!

    Reply
  117. Lori W... says

    August 25, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    Some day I hope to visit NB. I’ve heard about all sorts of neat things to see and do there

    Reply
  118. Calvin Y says

    August 31, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    I would love a trip to Newfoundland!! I have met so many friendly people from there over the years. The landscape would be beautiful to see.

    Reply
  119. Kathy downey says

    September 1, 2022 at 5:27 am

    I lived all my life in amazing Newfoundland and I still haven’t seen all there is to see. Wonderful article!

    Reply
  120. Debbie Bashford says

    September 1, 2022 at 6:01 am

    would love to travel here

    Reply
  121. Cindy says

    September 2, 2022 at 8:19 am

    I would so love to travel and see Newfoundland 😍

    Reply
  122. Sharon says

    September 2, 2022 at 9:47 am

    This is an amazing place. We stayed at the Jag hotel and loved the Signal Hill. Cupid town and museum is a great side tour and Quidi Vidi Village and the walk up the hill to view the whole area.

    Reply
  123. Charles says

    September 2, 2022 at 11:34 am

    I travelled Newfoundland Coast To Coast .
    By Motorcycle was a fun trip the people are great fun .
    I even ran into relatives of old customers !

    Reply
  124. Christina Ferguson says

    September 2, 2022 at 11:52 am

    I have always had a facination with travelling to the maritimes. Newfoundland is at the top of my list because of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. I thought it would be an adventure to travel from the maritimes to France in an a couple of hours. After reading this article I am making a vist to Newfoundland a must do. Fabulous information.

    Reply
  125. Lori Bartlett says

    September 2, 2022 at 2:09 pm

    Heading back home next summer! Haven’t been back in 14 years.

    Reply
  126. Jess orlowski says

    September 2, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    Great ideas

    Reply
  127. jro says

    September 2, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    looks beautiful there !

    Reply
  128. Mark Martin says

    September 5, 2022 at 2:15 am

    Great article, you provided some very useful and insightful information. It is the only Province we have yet to visit and plan to when Covid settles down a little more.

    Reply
  129. Ming K says

    September 7, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Great article because I’ve always wanted to visit Newfoundland

    Reply
  130. Owen D says

    September 7, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    Maybe I will get there some day

    Reply
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