Regional Highlights
Wooden Ships and Iron Men
Fishing remains a way of life here in the province. Explore 500 years of history in a three-day tour.
Eastern Newfoundland MapGuide
Explore this place like a local with the interactive NL Geotourism Map.
Discovery Trail
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you travel along The Discovery Trail, visiting outport towns and merchant villages.
A Theatrical Delight
Step back in time at historic Trinity. Be sure to visit the spectacular Rising Tide Theatre for a dramatic treat.
About the Eastern Region
There are many historic, charming communities, flanked by big blue seas and sheltered coves to be found throughout the eastern region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The area was the first part of the New World to be discovered and it stretches from John Cabot's historical 1497 landing place on the Bonavista Peninsula to the gateway of France, the French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, which can be reached by a short ferry trip from the Burin Peninsula.
The eastern region also lays claim to scenic driving trails and several provincial parks, where you can camp, hike and boat, surrounded by sweeping coastal landscapes.
Centuries ago, towns in the eastern region once rivalled St. John's as the fishing capitals of North America. Today, the pace of life is a little more relaxed, and they instead lay claim to being some of the most historic, beautiful and unique communities on the continent. Here you'll see quaint English architecture, winding streets and breathtaking seascapes, which are perfect for whale, bird and iceberg watching, hikes and boat trips. In this area, you'll find some of the most beautiful walking trails on the island, and they weave through land richly populated with migratory birds like kittiwakes, gannets, great-backed gulls and puffins.
Throughout the entire region, you'll discover a vibrant sense of culture and artistry, and you can step inside the memories of a long-ago time – often by experiencing performance events like the renowned Trinity Pageant. It's all part of the charm and personality of eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
Package includes round-trip airfare to St. John’s, 7 nights’ accommodation, 7-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, two whale watching boat tours, St. John’s city tour, a Lighthouse Picnic, and admission to select museums and attractions.
- St. John's
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Package includes round trip airfare, 8 nights’ accommodation, 8 day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, 2 day Gros Morne National Park pass, a Lighthouse Picnic and admission to The Rooms. This cross-island getaway promises breath-taking scenery and unforgettable hospitality, a trip not to be missed!
- St. John's
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- Trinity
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- Aurora
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EllistonInternet access, guided tours available, gift shop and photo exhibit.
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TrinityThis is the third church on this site. The first was constructed in 1729, the second in 1821, and the present church in 1892-94. Spire: 102 feet. Seating: just over 500. Church registers date from 1753, among the oldest in Canada.+1 (709) 464 3658
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TrinityThis medical and missionary pioneer came to Newfoundland from England in 1775 and later settled in Trinity (1783) where he died. He is noted for introducing the Jenner smallpox vaccine.
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TrinityReconstructed Georgian brick house rebuilt to 1819 - 1820 period on the site of the Lester home (1764 - 66), the first brick house in Newfoundland. Now a museum and learning centre.
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ClarenvilleThis 5-km easy to moderate stacked loop trail begins at Elizabeth Swan Park follows a meandering stream and passes through a typical boreal forest.
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Frenchman's Cove, Fortune BayThis ocean side course provides scenic views of Fortune Bay and challenging play with fast greens, rated among the best in the province.
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Port UnionA playground area with slides, swings, etc., swimming and picnic sites, walking trails to the park, a floating wharf for swimming, bathrooms.+1 (709) 468 6524
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Grand BankWith property dating back to the 1850s, the historic waterfront and lighthouse gives the visitor a glimpse of Grand Bank both past and present.
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Elliston5 km easy to moderate trail from Elliston North to Spillar's Cove follows an old railway branch line that connected the towns.
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TrinityYour first stop on your tour of one of Newfoundland and Labrador's best preserved historic towns. A new exhibit tells the colourful story of Trinity's past and present.
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EllistonTake time to explore more than 100 root cellars in the Root Cellar Capital of the world.
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Swift CurrentA museum of 50 plus antique cars on display from 1908 - 1970, plus automobile memorabilia.
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TrinityDock space on floating and fixed wharves for boats to 150 feet. Services include electrical hook-up, water, grocery and liquor store nearby.
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BonavistaAn extensive collection of artifacts from the local area tells the story of traditional life.+1 (709) 468 2920
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DuntaraRestored fisherman’s house presents art and objects. The Process of Pictures: the photography of Ned Pratt in the art gallery. Epitaph: artifacts from an abandoned house in the museum Jul 13 - Aug 25.
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Hatchet CoveEnjoy the game of a lifetime, Home of One Green Fee and Brookside Bucks!
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BurinVisit the beautiful historic town of Burin, visit the Oldest Colony Trust that was used as a cold storage facility, take a scenic walk on our Boarkwalk, enjoy the local entertainment Wednesday nights.
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Grand BankThe walk provides the visitor with a collection of historically significant settings that are intertwined to portray the dynamics of Grand Bank and its fishing heritage.
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FortuneThe rocks in the superbly exposed low cliffs represent the geological boundary between the Precambrian and Cambrian geological eras. Additionally, the fossils here represent the first development of skeletal creatures approximately 540 million years ago.
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Grand BankA tribute to thousands of lives lost at sea and the loved ones they left behind. Inclueds life-size bronze female figure, memorial stores, and walkways.
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BonavistaOverlooks the ocean and welcomes you to a "Home Away From Home".
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Sweet BayVisit the beautiful Bonavista Peninsula and stay at Dogberry Inn situated in the scenic community of Sweet Bay.+1 (709) 462 3275
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BurinVacation Cottage overlooking the North Atlantic in Burin. Breath taking views. Endless Activities.
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BonavistaExperience Jaw dropping views of the ocean from private luxury cottages and watch whales play and icebergs float at your feet.
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Open HallWe know exactly how it feels to find just the right place. Welcome home.
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Grand BankHeritage home overlooking ocean. 8km from ferry to France. Ensuite baths, full breakfasts, dinners, licensed.
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BonavistaOverlooking Bonavista harbour, this historic property was built in the 1920's as a general store. Completely restored in 2004. The Harbour Quarters is a genuine heritage Inn.
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BonavistaTwo fully equipped efficiency units near the oceans edge with a breathtaking view.
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Port RextonCasually elegant coastal inn. Magnificent ocean views. Traditional architecture. Award winning furniture, coastal walks.
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Port UnionEnjoy dining at the Fireside and having a nightcap at our Swallie Lounge.
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Trinity EastLuxury cottage, generously equipped, accommodates 4, at entrance Skerwink Trail. Your Newfoundland home Base.
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BonavistaBlue Whales is the place to be with spectacular oceanfront seating.
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Thorburn Lake4-Season Lakeside Family Adventure, motel, & campgrounds. Beach, hot tub, go-carts, snowmobiling, 10 minutes from Clarenville
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ClarenvilleThis 3-bedroom, fully equipped vacation home is truly your home away from home.
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BurinVacation Cottage overlooking the North Atlantic in Burin. Breath taking views. Endless Actvities.
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ClarenvilleSonia's Heritage House built in 1893 is a historic dwelling with original slate roof. Sonia's garden is picturesque with lilac, maple, birch, fruit and berry trees. Sonia offers dinner shows with Newfoundland traditional meals and music.
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Port UnionStately historic seaside home with a commanding view of Port Union and the harbour.
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Port BlandfordSelf contained cottage overlooking beautiful Clode Sound on the Eastern gateway to Terra Nova Park
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TrinityThe Harbour House sits high on the southern tip of the picturesques Town of Trinity, offering spectacular views of the ocean and village.
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TrinityMeticulously renovated and furnished 1860 Vacation Home in the heart of historic Trinity.
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Eastern3 DaysA three-day excursion of easy to moderate hikes on the Bonavista Peninsula centered in Trinity, home of the famous Seasons in the Bight theatre festival.
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4 DaysIn 1497, the Italian explorer John Cabot landed at Cape Bonavista and set off a five-century rush for the huge shoals of codfish he discovered. As it turned out, the spot where he landed developed into a major fishing centre whose history is told at a National Historic Site in the town of Bonavista. The whole of the area was consumed with catching, curing and shipping fish to market. The story took some surprising turns along the way to today.
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Eastern3 DaysChurchill may not have been the first to use the words in the title above to describe the small boat fishermen of Newfoundland and Labrador, but he did make the phrase famous. Fishing remains a way of life here, and on this two-day tour we'll visit Bonavista and Grand Bank to explore 500 years of our seafaring history.
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Eastern230 kmThere are three gateways to the Discovery Trail. You can take the west entrance from the Trans-Canada Highway onto Route 233 at Port Blandford; the central entrance near Thorburn Lake at Route 230; or the eastern entrance onto Route 230A at Clarenville. On this trip, we'll take the eastern route through Clarenville, loop up through Trinity and Port Union to Bonavista, and then cruise down the western shore to Port Blandford.
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Eastern463 kmThe Heritage Run is steeped in colorful history. Located on the Burin Peninsula, the trail differs from the rest of the province in both geography and outlook. Separated from the seat of political power in St. John's for centuries, the Burin Peninsula developed its own trade links with the eastern seaboard and beyond. Its dialects, architecture and traditions are all unique. On this drive, keep an eye out for orange signs, which indicate viewparks — lay-bys with interpretive panels about the history and ecology of the trail.
A pod of whales has been spotted outside of the Narrows at Signal Hill National Historic Site, which got us thinking - isn't it about time you came up for a breath of fresh air?
