Around here, the locals have a special way of saying hello.
Whale Watching
Sometimes, you have to take the road less travelled before the real journey begins. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the journey can be as colourful as stories told around the kitchen table. As meandering as our thousands of kilometres of coastline. As surprising as a humpback whale breaching in the mist. Or as comforting as bakeapple jam. There are places that travel with you, wherever you go.
29,000 kilometres of coastline and a story for every step of the way.
Hiking & WalkingOur Top Destinations
There are places on this earth that continue to live inside of you long after you’ve travelled on. Places where you’ll find yourself among the friendliest of unfamiliar faces, some of whom may become lifelong friends. Why not start your visit in one of our most popular places?
Who knew that arriving here could be such a departure?
Travelling here by plane is a popular option, and major airlines fly into multiple destinations. Flying time to St. John’s is about 3.5 hours from Toronto, and about 5 hours from London or Dublin. There are regional airlines which service smaller destinations and operate flights within the province.
Planning on driving to the island? Most travellers will take the ferry from Nova Scotia to either Port aux Basques or Argentia, and there are ferry routes for travelling between the island and Labrador. You can also drive to Labrador from the mainland of Canada, via Québec.
Things To Do
There’s enough coastline wrapped around this place to stretch across Canada four times over. So whether you take a hike along ancient footpaths, pack a picnic and watch for whales, or head out to sea to hunt for icebergs, you’ll find it all comes standard with a great ocean view.
Find Yourself Here Travel Stories
Every trip you take leaves you with at least one story. Some are funny, some touching, and some are full of practical advice. We’ve curated travel stories written by, and about, Newfoundland and Labrador including lists, how-tos, and tips to take you behind the scenes, or give you a little nudge in the right direction.
Picture Yourself Here #ExploreNL
Just a few of the images shared by those exploring Newfoundland and Labrador. To view all of the photos, please visit our Travellers' Photo page. And tag your own photos with #ExploreNL so that we can enjoy all the wonderful things you find on your journey.