Hiking & Walking
Set against a backdrop of natural wonder, there's something about Newfoundland and Labrador that nurtures your mind, body, and soul. 29,000 km of pristine coastline dotted with beaches and more than 200 hiking and walking trails, including historic footpaths between abandoned fishing communities, connects you with the unspoiled wilderness and nature, along with the people who've walked these trails for centuries. Here you'll find millions of seabirds, thousands of whales, hundreds of freshly carved icebergs, and possibly glimpse a fisherman plying his trade.
Trails and Terrain
Hiking and walking in Newfoundland and Labrador – an ancient land that's relatively unpopulated – is both diverse and breathtaking. Hikers often find themselves on trails undiscovered by the average traveller, with some of the most extensive, rugged, yet surprisingly traversable paths in Canada. From a leisurely stroll to a challenging hike, you can quite literally spend your entire journey on your feet.
Major Trail Networks
There are two major trail networks in the province – the East Coast Trail and the International Appalachian Trail.
East Coast Trail
: Weaving around the Avalon Peninsula, the East Coast Trail is 220 km long and one of North America's best kept hiking secrets. The trail's outstanding natural beauty, wildlife, history, and culture comes with plenty of views like towering cliffs, sea stacks, and deep fjords. Hikes range from lazy meanders to challenging treks that you can explore for hours, days or even weeks. Plus, there are over 30 communities along the way where you can literally hike from village to village. One of the highlights is the Spout, a wave-driven geyser that shoots salt water 60 m into the air.
International Appalachian Trail
: The IAT in Newfoundland extends from Port-aux-Basques, through Gros Morne National Park, to Crow Head just east of L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Every year, new sections of backcountry trail are added - this is a long-distance trail for beginners right up to extreme hikers.
Hiking in the National Parks
Terra Nova National Park: The landscape of the park varies from the rugged cliffs and sheltered inlets to rolling forested hills, bogs, and ponds. There are more than 100 km of trails, ranging from half-hour strolls to strenuous 48-kilometre, multi-day hikes, which means there's something for all abilities and interests. A favourite is the Coastal Trail - a hiking trail that links the main campground and the visitor centre.
Gros Morne National Park: There are over 100 km of trails, ranging from leisurely strolls to challenging hikes in this beautiful park - with some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in eastern Canada. If you're an experienced hiker and enjoy challenging climbs, take on Gros Morne Mountain – the trail to the 806-metre summit is the second highest peak in Newfoundland. Or, if you're interested in walking on the centre of the earth across the Tablelands – a geological wonder – give the Trailhead and Trout River Pond Trails a try. Both favourites and perfect for any type of hiker.
The Ultimate Trek
For the ultimate in wilderness hiking, there is unspoiled trekking in Labrador. One of the last unspoiled wilderness areas on earth, a secret not yet revealed, awaiting an adventurer. After the strenuous climbs inland, you may discover old networks of cart roads and paths connecting coastal towns in southern Labrador that will pique your interest. Here, you can climb inland peaks to hidden places known only to the moose, caribou, and Arctic hare.
Locations of Hiking Trails
Location data provided by the operator. Please confirm location
before departure. Also see offshore area disclaimer.
The offshore lines appearing in the map above which purport to delimit the offshore area of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador have no legal effect. Apart from the boundaries established pursuant to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, which include the line established pursuant to the 2002 award of the arbitration tribunal concerning the delimitation of portions of the offshore areas between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, there are no agreed boundaries between the offshore areas of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada, the Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island or Quebec or the Nunavut Territory, and no such boundaries have been established under statute, regulation or agreement. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has made these facts known to Google.
Directions
Driving distances and calculations derived using Google Maps. Actual driving times may vary. GPS coordinates have been provided by tourism operators. Please confirm location with operator before departure.
Helpful Links
International Appalachian Trail
Parks Canada - Hiking in Terra Nova National Park
Parks Canada - Hiking in Gros Morne National Park
- Torngat Mountains National Park
- (709) 896 8505 ext: 26
- basecamp@ngc-ng.ca
- www.torngatbasecamp.com
- Main Brook
- (888) 865-6361
- tuckamore.lodge@nf.sympatico.ca
- www.tuckamorelodge.com
- Norris Point
- (709) 458 2722
- (800) 685 4624
- info@grosmorneadventures.com
- www.grosmorneadventures.com
- Cartwright
- (709) 938 7444
- experiencelabrador@gmail.com
- www.experiencelabrador.com
- Hawkes Bay
- (709) 248-4066
- (709) 248-5216
- info@torrentriver.ca
- www.torrentriver.ca
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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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St. John'sA public park in the heart of St. John's. Attractions include camping, walking trails, Botanical Garden, golf, Fluvarium,
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Sunnyside, Trinity BayThis fitness trail starts near the Lions Community Centre, about 4 km from the Trans Canada Highway, and takes you across Badger Brook to a picnic area where you can enjoy a rest or a lunch.
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Harbour BretonVisit and learn of treasure and floating homes. Relax on the sandy beach to the sounds of the sea. Walk the 2-km scenic coastal trail and see arctic terns.
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Logy Bay8.9-km trail from Quidi Vidi Village in St. John's to Logy Bay. Allow 3-5 hours. Moderate/difficult. Attractions include several river crossings, coastal scenery, ravens, World War II observation station, woodland walking, Ocean Sciences Centre.
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Port Kirwan17.1-km trail between Aquaforte and Port Kirwan. Allow 6-9 hours. Difficult. Attractions include barren, view of Aquaforte fjord, spectacular rock sea arch at Berry Head, meadows, cobble beach, waterfall, seabirds, offshore islands.
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FogoCome hike Black Head and Kindens Lookout!
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Bell IslandA series of natural walking trails around Bell Island. These trails will take you around the island where you will experience abundant wildlife, saltwater beaches, majestic cliffs and spectacular surroundings.
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Pacquet3 - 4km hiking trail, enjoy scenic rugged coastline, view whales and icebergs.+1 (709) 251 4321
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Pistolet Bay Provincial ParkLocated 12-km off route 430 on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The park encompasses 897 hectares of delightfully varied vegetation.
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L'Anse-au-LoupThe walk to Schooner Cove provides excellent opportunities to examine the local flora and berries. Schooner Cove was first occupied by the Maritime Archaic people.
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Witless Bay7.3-km trail between Bay Bulls and Witless Bay. Allow 2-4 hours. Easy-moderate. Attractions include walking through woods and meadows. excellent ocean views of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, sea stacks, seabirds, whales.
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Fleur de LysThe heart of Iceberg Alley offers 4 trails with breathtaking scenery: Spotted Point Trail, Hummocks Trail, Ocean View Trail, Fleur-de-lys Lookout. Take along your lunch or camping gear and camera.
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Shoe Cove, Notre Dame BayFrench Bread Oven & hiking trail to resettled community. To let visitors see how the French, when they lived in Newfoundland, prepared and baked their bread and other foods in their ovens. The hiking trail leads to Shoe Cove Bight, a distance of 2 kms, once the largest community in Notre Dame Bay. Walk the trail, see the sights, enjoy the view.+1 (709) 675 2239
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Mount PearlOver 60-kms of a beautiful and unique Linear Walking System links all neighbourhoods and parks throughout Mount Pearl. Visitors are invited to come and explore.
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StephenvilleA 7 km moderate walking / hiking trail with beautiful views of Stephenville and Bay St. George. Time required half day.
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BelleoramHighest mountain in Fortune Bay, 1,129 feet above sea level, breathtaking scenery.+1 (709) 881 7371
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Norman's CoveWalking/hiking trail along the edge of the Atlantic. Hike to the top of the hill to get a great view of Trinity Bay. In season, view humpback whales.+1 (709) 592 2490
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Ferryland5.2-km trail between Calvert and Ferryland. Allow 1.5-2 hours. Easy. Attractions include offshore islands, meadows, cobble beaches, old railway route, stone church, easy family walking.
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Barachois Pond Provincial ParkThe lower part of the trail is an easy boardwalk that leads to a lookout over Barachois Pond and the campground. The upper part climbs to 340 meters for a panoramic view of St. George's Bay, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Long Range Mountains. Round Trip time is two hours.
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Birchy BayAdventure Tourism in Notre Dame Bay.Toll Free: +1 (877) 726 8104
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ClarenvilleFly-in wilderness tours consisting of hiking, canoeing, with ample opportunity for wildlife photography, tent under the stars. Sightseeing flights available to view icebergs, whales, porpoises, etc.+1 (709) 466 7823
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Trout RiverExplore Trout Rive Pond, hike Overfalls Trail, rent kayaks and bikes.
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ForteauLabrador Adventures offers guided tours for small groups. We specialized in escorted hiking, walking and driving tours offering hassle free all inclusive options, no need for ferry reservations!
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TrinityThe outdoor anchor event of Seasons in the Bight Festival, The Pageant takes you on a magical journey through the lanes, roads and historic Sites of Trinity.
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Portland CreekGuided treks over scenic and pristine fiord-carved mountain range between Parsons Pond and Portland Creek Inner Ponds (just north of Gros Morne National Park).
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RoddicktonSee Whales, Dolphins and Icebergs at their most majestic. Hiking ,walking, GeoCaching and winter packages
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SpringdaleOffering sea-kayaking, mountain biking, rustic camping in the scenic Green Bay area.
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Northern LabradorTorngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station in Saglek Bay Labrador is the gateway to Torngat Mountains National Park and Hebron National Historic Site.
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SpringdaleOffering hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, cross country skiing, and guided tours.+1 (709) 673 3926
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Steady BrookCamps introduce children ages 6 - 12 to water safety, canoeing, kayaking, caving, hiking.
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Main BrookChosen by Outdoor Magazine as one of the six best places for experiencing Canada's outdoors. Come see whales, icebergs & wildlife. Experience sea kayaking, snowmobiling or women only adventures. 2002 recipient of Environmental Award for Sustainable Tourism.
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TopsailSmall groups: Coastal trails walks, whale watching boat tour, fine dining, all inclusive. www.newfoundlandcoastalwalking.com
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RameaPaddle pristine waters, fjord-like bays, white sand beaches and see puffins, bald eagles and more!
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LewisporteCruise to Exploits Island and the Notre Dame Bay archipelago aboard the Beothuk Explorer catamaran (TC Certified). Experience birds colonies, whales, icebergs, extinct Beothuk anthropological sites with a trained biologists.+1 (709) 535 2626
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St. John'sIf you dare, join your ghoulish guides for a ghostly tour through the historic and haunted streets of old St. John's. Bring comfortable shoes and a willingness to believe!
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Steady BrookLand, water and underground guided adventure for all ages and skill levels.
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BrigusGet a better understanding of Brigus over the past five hundred years. Learn about Bob Bartlett and other sea captains, architecture and culture. 90 minutes.+1 (709) 528 3224
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Happy Valley-Goose BayEco-Tourism producer, All Seasons, Snow-sailing, back country skiing, kayaking, kite surfing, mountain biking, hiking and yoga.
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LewisporteWildlife Safaris and Hikes to view Caribou (100% success) and Moose. Biologist guide. Mt. Peyton hikes. Excellent Guided Salmon Fly-fishing. Canoe/gear rentals and itineraries. Brochure available. Ages 4 - 84
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