Welcome to Dildo
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A town with a history that’s as colourful as its name.
- Exploring Dildo
- Experience the Baccalieu Coastal Drive
- Plan & Book
Nestled in Trinity Bay and only an hour west of the capital of St. John's, this picturesque town has always been a go-to destination for visitors to these shores. There's no shortage of people wanting their picture with the Welcome to Dildo sign or with the wooden statue of the town's mascot: Captain Dildo. It's hard to say who is more famous, the good captain or Jimmy Kimmel – American late-night talk show host and also Dildo's honourary mayor. He declared Dildo to be the sister city of Hollywood, even going so far as to erect the iconic Hollywood-style sign that now looks over the town. Once you've taken a selfie or two though, you'll see that his historic village has much more to offer than just a quirky name.
Explore Dildo
You've only just whetted your appetite, though. Upon returning to shore you'll want to take in a local meal and the area has a considerable number of options. A craft brewery offers waterfront dining and there are several pub-style eateries to be found. Or perhaps a mid-afternoon coffee shop stop is more your speed. Many venues offer patio service and live local entertainment.
A place like this begs for an extended visit and there are plenty of places to rest your head, with plenty of history too. Heritage homes offer the warmth of 100-year-old wooden structures overlooking the bay. Or you can rent a room in a waterfront inn that was once a thriving boatyard. Where seafaring craft were once built, you can catch your breath before continuing your adventure on this wondrous coastline. And there's lots more to see!
Experience the Baccalieu Coastal Drive
Surrounding Dildo are picturesque towns like Green's Harbour, Whiteway, and the romantic outports of Heart’s Desire, Heart’s Delight, and Heart's Content where you can visit the site of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, now a Provincial Historic Site. The equipment in this historic facility sent and received lifesaving messages in a land ruled by the sea.
Traveling north to the town of Winterton, you can take in the Boat Building Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to build a traditional dory or punt, with knowledge passed down over generations.
In Carbonear you'll find the historic Rorke Stores fishing premises and beautiful views of historic Carbonear Island where a ragtag group of fishermen successfully held off the French army in 1762.
Beautiful Dildo provides an excellent base from which to enjoy these sites and more; everything the Baccalieu Coastal Drive has to offer.
Getting to Dildo
Dildo is a mere 100 kilometres from St. John's and 63 kilometres from the Argentia ferry service that runs from North Sydney, Nova Scotia. You'll travel 14 kilometres off the Trans-Canada Highway on Route 8, treating yourself to a beautiful drive through scenic stretches of forest and along the gorgeous coastline of Trinity Bay.The hardest part about getting here, though, is not stopping for a selfie at every Dildo road sign.
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Start planning your Dildo adventure
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