Walking the coastline near a large glacial erratic rock
Viking Sod Hut in L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Western Brook Pond Trail
The western region is a great sliver of land on Newfoundland's island, stretching 750 kilometres from Channel-Port aux Basques on the southwest corner, to the Viking site of L'Anse aux Meadows at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. With ancient mountains, fjords, icebergs , whales thousands of miles of coastline and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this wild and rugged region sports abundant breathing room and diverse natural heritage. It's also home to the International Appalachian Trail, which extends from Mount Katahdin, Maine, through Eastern Canada and stretches fully across the western region of Newfoundland Labrador, before extending into Europe.
The land found here has a unique geological history dating back 1.25 billion years, not to mention a human history spanning 4,500 years, which is still being researched and discovered today. You'll find Gros Morne National Park here, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching across 1,805 square kilometres, encompassing the towering Long Range Mountains and the unique Tablelands. The park offers more than 100 kilometres of hiking trails, many passing through fascinating rock formations thrown up from the earth's core due to tectonic upheaval.
Stumble across the first European settlement of the new world at L'Anse aux Meadows. This Viking village, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a reconstructed complex of sod huts that offers a glimpse into the life of Nordic visitors a thousand years ago.
A journey heading south will take you to the City of Corner Brook on the west coast, a sizeable hub of activity just five minutes away from the world-class ski resort, Marble Mountain. At Marble, you'll find yourself standing at the base of a 1,700-foot vertical drop that receives an average 16 feet of annual, natural snowfall. As well as offering skiing and snowboarding, there are 1,250 km of trails for snowmobiling in the winter.
Here in the wild west of the far east of North America, you'll find scenery to take your breath away. It's a place of mountains, a place of conservation areas like the Codroy Valley International Wetlands, where you can watch wildlife like moose, caribou and migratory birds. It's a place where you can plan boat trips, go kayaking, hiking and even visit secluded sandy beaches. It's also full of culture, so be sure to make time for some high–level theatre, music and art along the way.
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Port au Port WestThis is the oldest established firm on the west coast of Newfoundland (Est.1885). The Upper Level Gift Shop is located upstairs.
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Port au Port WestNewfoundland's first alpaca farm situated on scenic Bay St. George. Meet our alpacas and llamas and visit our 1,000 square foot craft store and interpretation centre.
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Corner BrookA scenic 25km moderate trail along the rolling hills overlooking the beautiful Humber Valley. Time required: 2 days.
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StephenvilleA 7km moderate walking / hiking trail with beautiful views of Stephenville and Bay St. George. Time required half day.
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Portland CreekThis 35km moderate to difficult back-country trail affording spectacular views of Southwest Feeder Gulch (including 1,000ft high Partridge Pond Falls) and Portland Creek Inner Pond. Time required 3 - 4 Days.
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Port aux BasquesThe Newfoundland section of the International Appalachian Trail runs from Port Aux Basques along the Long Range Mountains to Crow Head, just east of L'Anse aux Meadows. See individual trail descriptions.
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Portland CreekA natural rock archway created by tidal action. Parking and picnic area provided. Camping is Not Permitted.
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McIver'sA large and growing colony of Arctic Terns just a hundred meters from shore. The birds nest on a two-acre island rock and can be seen from several shoreline vantage points.+1 (709) 688 2603
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Bide ArmOffers aa variety of family oriented attractions for local residents and visitors in the area.
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Bide ArmThe trail is 4km and consiste of natural terrain and boardwalk with four different access points.
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Bide ArmCome visit the Ashton House and see our artifacts and hear the stories of our past. A place of remembering and reflecting.
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Barachois Pond Provincial ParkThe largest provincial park in western Newfoundland has 3,500 hectares of balsam fir forest, freshwater swimming beaches, bird watching, mountain streams, and hiking trails with panoramic views. A park interpreter provides guided walks, environmental games and campfire sing-alongs.
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EngleeA 30-minute, moderate to strenuous 0.6 km trail up wooden steps to several lookouts over Canada Bay and Englee Harbour. Spur trail leads to sea caves. Turn left after bridge and follow harbour road to trailhead.+1 (709) 866 2711
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Daniel's Harbour5400 feet of walking trail from Daniel's Harbour to Bill's Woods to Portland Creek Pond. The trail provides a view of the pond & mountains, links other developments in the town, a rest area, plaza signage highlighting services. Cross-country ski trail in winter.+1 (709) 898 2300
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Bird CoveBird Cove Project "Remains To Be Seen" minutes from Plum Point. Experience archaeology, culture, nature and adventure with our interpretive, educational and interactive tours. Learning Vacations Programs are available.
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Bird CoveTown museum, heritage room, craft/gift shop, Archaeology laboratory, Captain James Cook display, whalebone exhibit, rocks and fossils display. Take a guided tour through the centre or book a tour.
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Blow Me Down Provincial ParkSituated on a peninsula between Lark and York Harbours, the park offers magnificent views of the Blow Me Down Mountains and the Bay of Islands.
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Corner Brook42 kms of groomed trails for classic and skating, touring and racing. Ski and snowshoe rentals and lessons available. Lodge with cafe. About 10 minutes from downtown.
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Isle aux MortsA short scenic trail providing a breathtaking view of the community and littered with pitcher plants.+1 (709) 698 3441
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Norris PointDiscover the amazing sea life of Bonne Bay. Take an interactive tour of our aquarium and touch tank, or the Marine Station Family Boat Tour of Bonne Bay.
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Rocky HarbourQuiet location, ample parking, inside/outside relax area.+1 (709) 458 2225
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Rocky HarbourNestled in Gros Morne National Park you can enjoy an array of activities and relaxation.
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CormackBeautiful new house, 4 large spacious rooms, country setting, close to Gros Morne, airport, fishing & hunting.
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Woody PointBeautiful restored 19th century tourist home, nestled along Bonne Bay in Gros Morne National Park. WInners of the Norman Parsons Award.
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Deer LakePark-like setting, clean comfortable rooms with ensuites or private bathroom. Hot or cold breakfast.
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Rocky HarbourBeautifully designed efficiency units. Ocean & Gros Morne mountain view. Everything at your finger tips. Fully equipped.
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Rocky HarbourBeautiful Motel units with Ocean & Gros Morne mountain view. Everything at your finger tips.
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Cow HeadRooms overlooking the ocean. Clean, comfortable, friendly and relaxing. Full breakfast.
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Corner BrookCountry style two-bedroom suite with scenic view. Clean, spacious. Home away from Home.+1 (709) 639 9795
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Corner BrookFour star property, ensuite bathrooms, queen beds, antiques. breakfast (self catered). Take Exit 6, go 1 km on Lewin Parkway, right at 3rd lights onto St. Mark's Avenue.
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Daniel's HarbourRelaxing accommodations, great food, magnificent view of mountains and Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to walking trail.
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RoddicktonView of Cloud Hills and whales in the bay and view sleeping giant in the mountain..+1 (709) 457 2371
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Big FallsCountry resort near Big Falls. Guided & unguided salmon/trout fishing, hiking. Guided snowmobile tours. ATV tours.+1 (709) 636 1277
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Norris PointFully equipped cottages, quietly nestled on the harbour, breathtaking view of Tablelands and minutes from Gros Morne.
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Deer LakePrivate bathrooms, two patios, full breakfast, no smoking, no pets and clean rooms.+1 (709) 635 3116
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Deer LakeVery comfortable, high quality accommodation, all private bathrooms, free airport transfers.
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Woody PointBulit in 1904 and restored to early 20th century charm while providing modern amenities.
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Humber Valley ResortThe smells, the colors, the opportunity to just sit and listen to a running brook.
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Humber Valley ResortIn harmony with nature share the clear and clean air with teeming wildlife.
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Humber Valley ResortDevoted to the pursuit of fun and relaxation after a hard week's work.
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Western5 DaysPrepare for a five-day hiking adventure in Gros Morne National Park that features some of the area’s best walks, attractions and stunning scenery, plus some sea kayaking and nighttime entertainment. This is an itinerary intended for fit hikers.
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Western3+ DaysThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has identified just over 800 places in the world that are of outstanding natural and cultural significance. There are only 13 in Canada, and two of those are in Newfoundland and Labrador. Both of them — Gros Morne National Park and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site — are located on the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and are only a few hours drive apart on the aptly-named Viking Trail.
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Western2 DaysNewfoundland and Labrador is on the migration route of a variety of birds, especially during the spring and fall migration periods, when storms often carry rare species here. The location, number and variety of these windblown rarities draws twitchers – birdwatchers – from all over. Take a two-day excursion through southwestern Newfoundland, and don’t forget your binoculars.
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2 DaysThere’s something about this place, a place where, during the winter months, life itself is cloaked in a blanket of white. It’s the peace and quiet that can be found snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing over wide-open barrens and winding, wooded paths. It’s the high speeds of the dramatic slopes of Marble Mountain, a 1,600-foot adrenaline rush that comes with traversing 16 feet of deep snow. Whatever your inclinations, enjoy a long weekend where living in a winter wonderland is all you want to do.
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Western45 kmSir Hugh Palliser was a governor of Newfoundland in the 18th century, and the man who sent Captain James Cook to survey the west coast of the island. The highway along the north shore of Humber Arm, Route 440, is named for him, and takes visitors into an area renowned for hiking and seabirds.
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Western47 kmYes, it's the Captain James Cook. Before he became a famous South Seas explorer, Cook refined his surveying and cartographic skills along the coast of Newfoundland in the 1760s. His charts of the Bay of Islands are, remarkably, still accurate enough to be used today. A plaque in his honour overlooks the bay from Corner Brook and copies of some of his charts of the area are on display here.
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Western148 kmFor a complete change of scenery, you can leave the coast and drive through the interior. The aptly named Caribou Trail takes you to Burgeo and the stunning Sandbanks Provincial Park, a beautiful sandy beach in an area popular with sea kayakers. From here you can take the ferry to nearby Ramea, and the coastal boat to communities further East along the South Coast, Grey River and Francois, with connections to Gaultois and Hermitage.
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60 kmJust a 15-minute drive north of Channel Port aux Basques on Route 1 are two nesting sites of the endangered piping plover, a native shorebird, at Grand Bay West and J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. Pay close attention to the exclusion signs that mark their territory. The Codroy Valley International Wetlands, accessible via Routes 406 and 407, provide excellent refuge and food. See the resident breeders in summer, and the migratory birds in spring and fall.
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Western125 kmNewfoundland gained full control over the west coast only in 1904. For centuries before that, it was known locally as the French Shore because France had exclusive fishing rights there. Today, many French place names remain, and this area continues as the hub of French Newfoundland culture. The traditions, lifestyle and heritage of those early settlers still dominate this small pocket of French-speaking communities.
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Western178 kmThe handful of communities on the east coast of the Great Northern Peninsula were once French summer fishing stations. Take Route 432 South from St. Anthony airport to Roddickton where an underground salmon pool marks an unusual migration route. East on Route 434, the French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche tells the area's history. Nearby Crouse, resettled in the 1960s, is a favourite destination for hikers.
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Western70 kmHumber Valley stretches 70 kilometres along the banks of the Humber River from the Bay of Islands to Deer Lake. From a canoe on the crystal waters of the river, view the lush trees and bushes against the Long Range Mountains — a vision of nature's beauty. Here you can camp, hike, boat, golf, and relax in hotels, resorts, and campgrounds. Drop your line in the crisp water for a day of fishing in one of the world's best Atlantic salmon fishing rivers.
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Western73 kmThe Main River Run is located on the southeastern side of the Great Northern Peninsula in White Bay. You can reach it from Route 1 via Route 420. One of the highlights is the Main River, surging 57 kilometres, it will test even the most experienced whitewater paddler and is a designated Canadian Heritage River.
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41 kmThis tour starts in Rose Blanche. Along the way, you will see dark cliffs, crashing waves, spume and spray. The real spirit and traditions of outport Newfoundland survive in the small fishing villages that cling tenaciously to the rocky, exposed shores of the southern coastal plain.
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Western104 kmStart off by taking Route 406 from Route 1. The Three Rivers Scenic Drive is named for the three salmon rivers in this area. The Robinson's, Crabbes, and Barachois rivers offer excellent sports salmon angling. If you're from outside the province, you'll need a licenced guide to fish here. Ask at any Visitor Information Centre for a list of guides. These guides know the best places to cast a line. Keep an eye and an ear out for the great horned owl that nests in the area.
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Western489 kmA car cruising the Viking Trail is really a time machine that takes you to the beginnings of our planet, ancient native burial grounds, and the thousand-year-old Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Viking Trail is one of those rare places on the planet that transcends the hype and stirs the deepest of emotions. You will travel through wooded valleys, over mountains and along a windswept seacoast. This tour can take from two to ten days, and you should relax and soak it up, for time will move gently, urging side trips to fjords and falls, sand dunes and fields of wildflowers.
