Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador suits hikers and road-trippers: Gros Morne's trails, a Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows and icebergs drifting past in spring.
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Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's easternmost province. Most of its people live on the island of Newfoundland, and Labrador is the mainland part, across the Strait of Belle Isle to the northwest. Visitors reach the island by ferry from Nova Scotia or by air, and the trip suits hikers, coastal drivers and people who like small harbour towns more than city breaks.
Gros Morne National Park on the west coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mountains, the fjord-like Western Brook Pond and coastal hiking trails. At the northern tip, L'Anse aux Meadows holds the remains of a Norse settlement from about 1000 CE, also a UNESCO site. Icebergs drift past the northern and eastern coasts in spring and early summer. Distances between sights are long, so choose two or three bases instead of moving every night. Late spring through early fall is the main season, and plan at least a week to see the west coast and the northern peninsula.
Newfoundland & Labrador in five
- Book the Marine Atlantic crossingPort aux Basques to North Sydney runs year-round, daily, in about 7 hours. Marine Atlantic strongly recommends reservations and asks passengers to check in two hours before sailing.Cape Breton Island
- Use the Argentia route only in summerArgentia to North Sydney sails from mid-June to late September, up to three times a week, in about 16.5 hours. It lands closer to St. John's but runs far less often.St. John's
- Budget Gros Morne's daily feeParks Canada lists $12.25 per adult per day, reduced to $10.00 from November 1 to May 15. Youth 17 and under are free.Parks Canada fees
- Add L'Anse aux Meadows by carThe Viking site's adult admission is $14.75; youth 17 and under are free. It sits far up the island's northern peninsula, so give it its own day and overnight.Parks Canada fees
- Time icebergs and whales for spring and summerThe provincial tourism site says icebergs drift down Iceberg Alley in spring and early summer, and boat tours can show humpback, minke, fin and orca whales and puffins at Witless Bay.
Things to do in Newfoundland & Labrador
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Need to know
- Airport
- St. John's (YYT); Deer Lake (YDF) for Gros Morne
- Getting there
- Fly, or Marine Atlantic from North Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Getting around
- Rental car; distances between sights are long
- Best base
- St. John's, the Gros Morne area, the northern peninsula
- Time needed
- 7 to 10 days; more for a Labrador extension
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow, cold
- FebruarySnow, cold
- MarchCold, icy
- AprilCool, spring
- MayIcebergs, cool
- JuneIcebergs, whales
- JulyWhales, puffins
- AugustWhales, puffins
- SeptemberFewer crowds, color
- OctoberFall colors
- NovemberCool, wet
- DecemberCold, snow
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1.397 CAD
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Day trips by train
- Gros Morne National Parka long drive from Deer LakeFjords and the Tablelands, with a daily park fee in season.
- L'Anse aux Meadowsa long drive north from Gros MorneA Viking-era site; plan an overnight on the northern peninsula.
- St. John's and Witless Baythe capital, with seabird boat tours nearbyThe provincial site names the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for seabird tours; the St. John's guide covers the city base.Read the guide
Before you go to Newfoundland & Labrador
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Rules for Newfoundland & Labrador, checked
- Marine Atlantic: Port aux Basques to North Sydney daily all year, about 7 hours; Argentia route mid-June to late September; reservations strongly recommended.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Gros Morne National Park daily admission: adult $12.25, or $10.00 from November 1 to May 15; youth 17 and under free.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site: adult daily admission $14.75; youth 17 and under free.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Newfoundland & Labrador
Signal Hill, Cape Spear and the harbor
Read the guideCape Breton IslandNorth Sydney is the ferry port
Read the guideHalifaxThe usual start before the ferry
Read the guideNova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEIA Maritimes route before the crossing
Read the guideAll of CanadaeTA, regions, cities and money basics
Read the guideGetting around CanadaCar hire, trains and long distances
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for sailing changes and weather
Read the guideNewfoundland & Labrador FAQ
How do you get to Newfoundland from the mainland?
Fly, or take Marine Atlantic from North Sydney to Port aux Basques, which runs daily all year and takes about 7 hours. Reservations are strongly recommended.
How many days do you need in Newfoundland?
Seven to ten days for St. John's, Gros Morne and L'Anse aux Meadows by car. A week works for one region, because driving distances are long.
When is the best time to see icebergs in Newfoundland?
In spring and early summer, according to the provincial tourism site. Timing varies by year and coast, so keep dates flexible and ask local tour operators.
How much does Gros Morne cost?
Parks Canada lists $12.25 per adult per day, $10.00 from November 1 to May 15, with youth 17 and under free. Annual and Discovery Passes may be cheaper for longer stays.
Is Labrador part of the same trip?
Labrador is a separate region that needs more time and planning. Treat it as an add-on for a second trip, rather than squeezing it into an island loop.