Great Northern Peninsula

The Northern Peninsula is sparsely populated (about 25,000 people along 300 km of western coastline); weather conditions can be harsh, especially in winter, due to rugged terrain and direct exposure to westerly prevailing winds across the open Gulf of St. Lawrence. The population is declining. There are few tiny fishing villages and many wide open spaces.
Pack ice jams the Strait of Belle Isle in spring and early summer as icebergs further north break up during the spring thaw and are carried by ocean currents. One may encounter summer conditions ashore and winter conditions on the ice-filled water, or even be unable to get out of the harbour due to ice jams. Polar bears occasionally arrive on the Northern Peninsula from Labrador on the ice; animals or their tracks should be reported to Pistolet Bay Provincial Park staff so bears may be live-trapped and returned to Labrador.

• L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

  phone: +1 709 623-2608 (May-Oct), +1 709 458-2417 (off-season)
  address: Route 436
  Archaeological site with reconstructions of three Norse buildings, hiking trails, Viking guides in period costume, visitor centre and picnic area.

• Port au Choix National Historic Site

  phone: +1 709 861-3522
  address: Point Riche Road, Port au Choix
  Native archaeological site with visitor centre.

• Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve

  address: Burnt Cape, 1 km northwest of Raleigh
  Over 30 species of rare plant life. Call ahead to book an excellent guided tour.

• Pistolet Bay Provincial Park

  phone: +1 709 454-7570
  address: Raleigh
  Unsupervised beach, picnic area, fishing, canoeing, thirty camp sites ($15/night) with partial services (showers, toilets).

• Table Point Ecological Reserve

  phone: +1 709 454-7570
  address: 14 km northeast of Daniel's Harbour on Route 430

By car

• From the Trans-Canada Highway, exit at Deer Lake and follow Highway 430 northward through Gros Morne.
• From Labrador, board the ferry at Blanc Sablon (+1-866-535-2567). The crossing to St. Barbe is 1¾ hrs, weather permitting, $25 for car and driver. In winter, this ferry lands instead in Corner Brook, with corresponding increase in time and cost.

By bus

• Norpen Bus Service

  phone: +1 709 457-2024
  This company runs a shuttle from Corner Brook and Deer Lake to St. Anthony Airport on Tuesdays & Fridays.

By plane

• St. Anthony AirportThis small airport in St. Anthony has scheduled service from St. John's and onward to Labrador and northern Quebec. Additional flights are available in Deer Lake

• Provincial AirlinesScheduled passenger, cargo and charter flights.

The only major local road is the Viking Trail, Newfoundland Highway 430, which follows the western coastline.

• Cow Head Lighthouse

  address: Cow Head, Newfoundland
  A 10-minute hike with some stairs will bring you to the renovated lighthouse. This is very cool as it is open and you can climb up into the old lantern room and get a beautiful view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

• Scenic Pursuit

  phone: +1 709 457-2706
  address: 51 Main St, Bide Arm
  Boat tours from Canada Bay, charters, iceberg and whale watching.

• Dark Tickle Company

  phone: +1 709 623-2354
  address: 75 Main St, St. Lunaire - Griquet
  Manufactures jams, sauces, vinegars, teas, drinks and chocolates using wild berries from Newfoundland and Labrador. Books, clothing, souvenirs.

• The Daily Catch

  phone: +1 709 623-2295
  address: 112 Main St, St. Lunaire-Griquet
  Seafood, pork, chicken.

• The Norseman Restaurant

  phone: +1 709 754-3105 (phone), +1 709-623-2126 (mobile text)
  address: L'Anse aux Meadows
  Focusing on fresh, healthy, local and gourmet. In 22 years they have never served a french fry.

• Skipper Hot's Lounge

  phone: +1 709-623-2241
  address: Straitsview, St. Lunaire-Griquet
  Bar and lounge, take-out fried foods and sandwiches, live music, billiards and darts.

L'Anse aux Meadows

• Marilyn's Hospitality Home

  phone: +1 709 623-2811
  address: L'Anse aux Meadows
  B&B with full breakfast and fresh-made bread, one block from waterfront.

• Snorri Cabins

  phone: +1 709 623-2241
  address: Route 436, Straitsview
  Open year-round.

• Southwest Pond Cabins

  phone: +1 709 623-2140
  address: Route 436, St. Lunaire-Griquet
  Seasonal (May-Oct).

• Valhalla Lodge

  phone: +1 709 754-3105
  address: Gunners Cove Harbour Front, L'Anse aux Meadows
  Norseman Restaurant, Gaia Art Gallery and Valhalla B&B.

Hawke's Bay

• Torrent River Inn

  phone: +1 709 248-5225
  address: Hawke's Bay

Main Brook

• Tuckamore Lodge

  phone: +1 709 865-6361
  Hunting, fishing and adventure tourism lodge.

Plum Point

• Plum Point Motel and Restaurant

  phone: +1 709 247-2533
  address: Plum Point
  40 rooms, restaurant, 18 housekeeping units.

Port au Choix

• Sea Echo Motel & Restaurant

  phone: +1 709 861-3777
  address: Port au Choix
  30 rooms, 3 cabins and 10 campsites, Point Riche Restaurant (and Greco Pizza), Sea Gull Lounge, souvenir shop, banquet/conference services.

Raleigh

• Burnt Cape Cabins

  phone: +1 709 452-3521
  address: Raleigh
  Adjacent to Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, dining, groceries, fuel. Cabins with Internet and en suite bath.

St. Anthony

• Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 709 454-8395
  address: 1 McChada Drive, St. Anthony
  Conference facility, wi-fi, continental breakfast, smoke-free, no pets.

• Haven Inn

  phone: +1 709 454-9100
  address: 14 Goose Cove Road, St. Anthony
  Cartier's Galley Restaurant with view of St. Anthony harbour, pet-friendly hotel, wi-fi.

• Snuggle Inn Cottage Suites

  phone: +1 709 454-2408
  address: 7 Gulley Bank Rd, St. Anthony

St. Barbe

• Dockside Motel

  phone: +1 709 877-2444
  address: St. Barbe
  At Blanc Sablon/Labrador ferry dock.

• Gros Morne National Park
• Labrador