Regional Highlights
Spring Fest
Come on down and join us for three festivals that will add music, hiking, bird watching, and icebergs to the things you’ve seen in Western Newfoundland.
Giants of the Sea
There are 22 different species of whales that grace our shores every season. Come say hello from May to September.
The Iceberg Festival
We’re celebrating the mighty iceberg with a festival on June 7-16, in St. Anthony, Western Newfoundland. There’ll be food and entertainment, boats tours and hikes, and experts to answer questions about these ancient ice towers.
About the Western Region
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.
- Norris Point
- (709) 458 2722
- (800) 685 4624
- info@grosmorneadventures.com
- www.grosmorneadventures.com
Stay at St. Christopher's Hotel before embarking on an unforgettable journey of a bold and beautiful coastline, mountains and sandy beaches. Pirates Haven Chalets awaits with a bounty of seafood, enjoy an evening of tranquility in an outdoor hot tub. Journey to the Top of Table Mountains. St. Christopher's welcomes your return with Surf n' Turf supper and evening of relaxation.
- Port aux Basques
- (709) 695-3500
- (709) 695-3500
- spittman@stchrishotel.com
- www.stchrishotel.com
- Pasadena
- +1 (709) 686 1395
- +1 (877) 847 4660
- info@visionatlantic.net
- www.visionatlanticvacations.com
- Cow Head, Gros Morne National Park
- (709) 243 2471
- (800) 563 1946
- info@shallowbaymotel.com
- www.shallowbaymotel.com
- Robinsons
- (709) 645-2169
- (709) 649-0601
- paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.pirateshavenadventures.com
- St. Anthony
- (888) 450-8398
- (709) 454-8395
- reservations@grenfellheritagehotel.ca
- www.grenfellheritagehotel.ca
Contact Damon for more information.
- Corner Brook
- +1 (709) 632 6068
- info@spruceponds.com
- www.spruceponds.com
- Lark Harbour
- +1 (709) 681 2115
- info@moosevalley.com
- www.moosevalley.com
- St. John's
- (888) 660 6060
- (709) 579 4444
- nfldinfo@mccarthysparty.com
- www.mccarthysparty.com
- River of Ponds
- +1 (709) 225 3221
- +1 (709) 225 5112
- pateyoutfitting@nf.aibn.com
- www.pateyoutfitting.com
Make the TV ads a reality!
Your NL experience awaits.....
- Pasadena
- (709) 686 1395
- (877) 847 4660
- info@visionatlantic.net
- www.visionatlanticvacations.com
- Frenchman's Cove
- +1 (866) 789 2856
- info@newfoundoutfitting.com
- newfoundoutfitting.com
Hunting success rate for moose and caribou is over 95 % with every client seeing animals.
Newfoundland black bears are some of the largest in North America weighing up to 600 lbs.
We can meet the needs of older hunters and hunters that have difficulty in walking. Couples are welcome.
- Roddickton
- +1 (709) 457 7042
- rdecker@nf.sympatico.ca
- moosecountryadventures.com
- Main Brook
- +1 (888) 865 6361
- +1 (709) 865 6361
- barb@tuckamorelodge.com
- hunting-newfoundland.com
- Steady Brook
- (709) 634 2237
- (877) 497 5673
- stay@marbleinn.com
- www.marbleinn.com
- Main Brook
- (888) 865-6361
- tuckamore.lodge@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.tuckamorelodge.com
40 years of experience in the Guiding and Outfitting business. 90% kill on moose, 100% on Woodland Caribou over the last nine years. Your chance of taking game with us is excellent, if it is just a regular moose, woodland caribou hunt or trophy moose / woodland caribou hunt. We offer some of the best hunts on the island. We take a limited amount of hunters in this area a year for this reason. Our success rates are excellent.
- Parsons Pond
- +1 (709) 243 7208
- trevor.keough@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.rockcamp.nfnet.net
- River of Ponds
- +1 (709) 225 3221
- +1 (709) 225 5112
- pateyoutfitting@nf.aibn.com
- www.pateyoutfitting.com
- Steady Brook
- (709) 634 2237
- (877) 497 5673
- stay@marbleinn.com
- www.marbleinn.com
- Kippens
- +1 (709) 643 6147
- +1 (888) 680 7824
- darold@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.backwoodshuntingadventures.com
- Cow Head, Gros Morne National Park
- (709) 243 2471
- (800) 563 1946
- info@shallowbaymotel.com
- www.shallowbaymotel.com
- Quirpon Island
- (877) 254 6586
- (709) 634 2285
- info@linkumtours.com
- www.linkumtours.com
- Corner Brook
- +1 (709) 637 6725
- +1 (888) 278 1223
- info@humbervalleylodges.com
- www.humbervalleylodges.com
We average 3 hunters per week at each lodge with a limit of up to 4 hunters. We monitor the number of animals taken from each area per fall to ensure an high success rate. We do this by limiting the number of hunter per area each season.
[Spring bear with fishing also available]
- Portland Creek
- +1 (709) 898 2411
- chriscaines@nf.aibn.com
- canadiantrophyhunting.ca
- Main Brook
- +1 (888) 865 6361
- +1 (888) 865 6361
- tuckamore.lodge@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.flyfishing-tuckamore.com
- St. John's
- +1 (709) 722 3123
- +1 (888) 615 8279
- wildtour@nfld.com
- www.wildlands.com
- Shoal Harbour
- +1 (877) 466 2440
- 1-709-427-3494
- greyltd@persona.ca
- greyltd.com
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
- +1 (709) 754 6666
- +1 (800) 567 6666
- request@maxximvacations.com
- www.maxximvacations.com
Your self-drive package includes round trip airfare to Deer Lake, 6 nights' accommodation, 6 day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, whale watching boat tour, interpretive tour of Prime Berth Fishing Heritage Centre, and admission to select museums and attractions.
- St. John's
- +1 (709) 754 6666
- +1 (800) 567 6666
- request@maxximvacations.com
- www.maxximvacations.com
Our guides will take you off the beaten path to remote regions for a true wilderness experience.
Package price starting at $4900.
Contact Justin for more information.
- Main Brook
- +1 (709) 865 6200
- +1 (709) 865 6361
- info@mainbrookoutfitters.com
- mainbrookoutfitters.com
- Pasadena
- (709) 686 1395
- (877) 847 4660
- info@visionatlantic.net
- www.visionatlanticvacations.com
- Humber Valley Resort, Humber Valley
- (709) 637 6725
- (888) 278 1223
- info@humbervalleylodges.com
- www.humbervalleylodges.com
Contact George or Odelle for more information.
- Stephenville
- +1 (709) 643 3200
- odellepike@gmail.com
- www.logcabinlodge.ca
- Hawkes Bay
- (709) 248-4066
- (709) 248-5216
- info@torrentriver.ca
- www.torrentriver.ca
Your self-drive adventure includes round-trip airfare to Deer Lake, 7 nights’ accommodation, 7-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, 2-day Gros Morne park pass, whale-watching boat tour, and admission to L’Anse aux Meadows.
- St. John's
- +1 (709) 754 6666
- +1 (800) 567 6666
- request@maxximvacations.com
- www.maxximvacations.com
* Offers are subject to availability. Taxes are extra. You may have to pre-book and/or mention
the promotion at the time of booking. Please check with the operator for more details.
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St. PaulsA restored cabin and fish store with originanl artifacts from the Mudge family fishery.
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Woody PointThis 4-km return, 1.5 hour, moderate trail takes you through ancient peridotite rocks from the earth's mantle.
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Corner BrookEarly policing in Newfoundland, includes artifacts and photographs.+1 (709) 637 4100
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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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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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Black Duck BrookCommunity bread oven used for baking bread and pizza. Please call for schedule of firings. Four à pain communautaire utilisé pour cuire du pain et de la pizza. Téléphonez pour l¿horaire des cuissons+1 (709) 642 5498
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Blow Me Down Provincial ParkA 30-minute climb through 450 million year old volcanic rock to a tower overlooking the Bay of Islands, Lark Harbour and York Harbour. Trailheads are at the day use area and the camping loop.
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Port aux BasquesEnjoy a leisurely stroll at Scott's Cove Park along the Harbour Boardwalk.
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Port SaundersWe have a beautiful 7-km walking trail, view fossils fishing boats and Kepple Island Lighthouse and the lovely scenery.+1 (709) 861 3105
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Lark Harbour2-km - easy. Suitable for all ages. Spectacular scenery. Well known for its magnificent sunsets.+1 (709) 681 2214
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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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Cape St. GeorgeBreathtaking view of cliffs, whales and seabirds. Traditional French bread oven and acadian monument. Vue spectaculair! Des baleines, des oiseaux, les falaises, un four a pain et le monument acadien.+1 (709) 642 5254
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Bay of IslandsThe Blow Me Down Nature Trail is a window into the earth's most intimate geology.
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L'Anse aux MeadowsNorstead a living history Viking site. Join costumed interpreters and visit the Viking Ship Snorri. Afternoon storytelling or puppet show starting at 2pm.
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Rocky HarbourFull size moose, polar bears, puffins and other Newfoundland animals, also visit our spacious and unique boutique.
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CormackSwimming pool, water slide, fully licensed restaurant, store and take-out, guided tours in winter. 10 self contained cottages, 83 full serviced sites, ATM and lotto games.
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St. AnthonyThe best kept artistic secret in Newfoundland and Labrador. A display of ceramic murals depicts the culture and the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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RoddicktonA 5 km loop trail that offers a nature walk to experience the wildlife and ocean breeze with a fantastic view of the mountains known as The Pinnacle.+1 (709) 457 2413
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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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Grand Bay10-km board walk and has a panoramic view of Grand Bay West, the beaches and the long Range Mountains. Lookout has rest benches and interpretation panels. Outdoor exercise equipment at each of the lookout points. Sit and watch farm animals. Looking for a relaxing adventure, grand bay west trail is the perfect place to get away.
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Humber Valley ResortFully equipped, year-round, luxurious 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom vacation homes located in the heart of Humber Valley Resort.
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York HarbourOcean front inn on the beautiful Bay of Islands. The perfect getaway.
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Cow HeadGros Morne's only 4.5 star Ocean front B&B in Cow Head
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Port au ChoixTwo bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer.
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St. AnthonyNewly renovated Inn with beautiful harbour view. Rooms have locally made furniture with country charm.
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St. George'sFormer R.C. Convent with ten bedrooms. Family live in. Beautiful view of Bay St. George.Toll Free: +1 (800) 676 3228
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Humber Valley ResortFully equipped, year-round, luxurious 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom vacation homes located in the heart of Humber Valley Resort.
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Humber Valley ResortFully equipped, year-round, luxurious 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom vacation homes located in the heart of Humber Valley Resort.
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Rocky HarbourOceanfront accommodations located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park. Magnificent Sunsets!!!
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CormackSummer fun, winter adventure. Cottages, RV sites, snowmobile tours and rentals, restaurant, waterslide, swimming pool
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Deer Lake5 Bedroom accommodations located in the centre of town.
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Cow HeadHome of Gros Morne Theatre Festival, Sleep Saver Package: Jan - Dec In Gros Morne National Park, free wireless Internet.
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StephenvilleStephenville's finest hotel centrally located, connected to Stephenville shopping plaza. 100% non-smoking.
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BurgeoClean, modern, friendly facilities in historical, coastal fishing community of Burgeo, minutes from picturesque Sandbanks.
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Corner BrookFully furnished 4 bedroom chalets w/ kitchen, living room, 1-1/2 bathrooms, 24hour security, and free parking.
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St. George'sA 1904 Residence, restored to its early charm, with antiques. Updated with modern luxurious amenities.
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WiltondaleFriendly staff/excellent services, hiking, golfing, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling/guided snowmobile tours.
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Cape St. GeorgeOne hour drive from Stephenville, French Ancestors Route 460, first house by Cape St. George welcome sign. 1030 Oceanview Drive.
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Steady BrookCozy Bed and Breakfast nestled on the banks of the Humber River in Steady Brook
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Harbour DeepVisit remote Harbour Deep. For spectacular scenery, salmon and trout fishing, whale and iceberg watching. Boat tours and snowmobiling.+1 (613) 988 0669
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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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Western45 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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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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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.





















Glamping (aka glamorous camping) has arrived at Gros Morne National Park! What do you prefer - glamping or old-fashioned tenting?
http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/PlacesToGo/GrosMorneNationalPark





