I first heard about the East Coast Trail over 20 years ago when I was living in Halifax. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally hike this spectacular network of coastal trails on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula near St. John’s. While the entire trail is over 300 km long, it’s made up of …
Newfoundland
Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland is definitely one of Canada’s under-the-radar National Parks. However, if you’re on a Newfoundland road trip, I think it’s worth stopping for. It’s a coastal National Park in central Newfoundland known for hiking, scenic viewpoints, and marine life. I really loved the Visitor Centre, which has a touch tank …
Twillingate is known as the iceberg capital of the world and is a popular stop for road trips across Newfoundland. Located on a pair of rocky islands in the center of the province, this tiny town is full of history, culture, hiking trails, and yes, icebergs. I’ve been there THREE times, so I’ve got lots …
If you’re doing a road trip across Newfoundland, you’ll end up driving through the forested central part of the island. And since Highway 1 is the only route from east to west, you’ll go through Grand Falls-Windsor. I visited as part of a Newfoundland road trip, so here’s why I think you should slow down …
Over twenty years ago, I went to Newfoundland for the first time. It was a fly-by-seat-of-my-pants trip with no set plans, so we ended up spending two and a half days on the Great Northern Peninsula, mostly to visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. That wasn’t enough time, so I vowed to come back! …
I’ve been to Gros Morne National Park three times, and I know I’ll be making another trip someday. When you think of Newfoundland, people picture St. John’s. But while I appreciate the charm of that city’s brightly painted buildings, the rugged and verdant landscapes of Gros Morne have my heart. I planned my first visit …
With a population of about 30,000, Corner Brook is the largest city in Western Newfoundland and the second largest city in the province. It’s an important regional centre, but before I visited, I didn’t really think of it as a tourist destination. To the people of Corner Brook… I apologize. I was wrong. In a …
I’ve been to the Gros Morne area of Newfoundland three times: in June, August, and most recently, in late September and early October. Before my fall visit, it hadn’t occurred to me to visit at that time of year. I was missing out! Fall in Western Newfoundland is gorgeous. Unlike many other areas of Newfoundland, …
Newfoundland is one of my favourite places in the world and after three trips there, I’d say it’s my second favourite Canadian province (behind my home province of British Columbia). If you’re planning a trip, my list of things to do in Newfoundland is a great way to get started. Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s …
Fogo Island is a bit mysterious. It’s a small island off the coast of Newfoundland with a stunning windswept landscape and a tight-knit community. I dreamed of visiting for nearly two decades, and recently, I made it happen. There are so many cool things to do on Fogo Island! If you’ve never heard of Fogo, …