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Bonavista | Newfoundland and Labrador

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Most Road-Trippable Town in Canada

Bonavista, Newfoundland has been named the ‘most road-trippable’ town in Canada and for a good reason! This small town is full of colourful historic houses perched on cliffs and pebbly beaches. You can see fishing boats, whales and icebergs floating by from shore.

When John Cabot first landed in North America in 1497 he exclaimed “O Buono vista!” which translates from Italian to “Oh happy site!”. And so, the sentiment lives on in the name of the town near where he landed, Bonavista.

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Matthew Legacy

Begin your voyage of discovery at Bonavista’s Matthew Legacy. The Matthew set sail from Bristol, England destined for the far east. The crew of about 20 men found land within 6 weeks, but to their surprise, they landed on the shores of the new world.

Explore the 15th-century caravel and feel like one of the crews of the Matthew, experience a working harbour as you take in the historic surroundings and marvel at the Matthew.

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Elliston Puffin Viewing Site

Check out the nearby town of Elliston, once called Bird Island Cove, which is ideal for bird watchers and Puffin enthusiasts. Walk along the cliffs to see thousands of Puffins nesting nearby. This is the closest view you can get of Puffins in all of North America.

Bring your binoculars and cameras to get the best views.

Photos: Olivia Amatuzio ; Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, CC BY 2.0

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Dungeon Provincial Park

While not the largest provincial park, the views are stunning! Visit this site to see the collapsed sea cave with a natural archway carved by the sea.

Located right near the Bonavista lighthouse, the dungeon formed when the waves began carving two caves into the sedimentary rock on the oceanside. The overhead rock collapsed resulting in the sinkhole structure and two caves leading to the ocean.

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Bonavista Lighthouse

Provincial Historic Site

The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse is an incredible red and white striped lighthouse operated from 1843 to 1962 and is now home to a museum. Built in 1843, the lighthouse is one of the few in the world where you can still climb up the stone tower to see the same seal oil–fueled light used in the 19th century.

You are able to purchase your tickets on-site to enter this informative and enjoyable museum where you’ll learn about the operations of the lighthouse and how families lived within it. This is one of the rare lighthouses where you can climb to the top and take in all the views.

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Ryan Premises

National Historic Site of Canada

Ryan Premises is a group of red-trimmed white buildings. They tell the story of the Ryan family who pioneered generations of business success in the cod fishery.

Photo: Silverchemist, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mockbeggar Plantation

The Mockbeggar Plantation was the former residence of politician and Confederation advocate F. Gordon Bradley. This site is open to visitors and tells the story of life in Newfoundland in the 1930s and 1940s as well as Newfoundland’s confederation story.

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Bonavista Whale Tour

If you are looking to see whales on your trip, this is the tour for you!

The Bonavista Puffin & Whale Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see whales and sea life frolic around you. The boat offers a heated lower cabin but if you want to be on deck dress warm, it can get chilly!

This tour is approximately 2 hours with multiple trip times each day and is $65 per adult. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site.

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Bonavista Social Club

If you’re looking for a relaxing meal by the water, check out the Bonavista Social Club. The restaurant features seasonal dishes and locally sources food – some even grown at the restaurant. The open kitchen concept is centred around the wood-fired bread oven and the patio offers panoramic ocean views.

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Ragged Rocks Gastropub

Pull up a chair at the Ragged Rocks Gastropub and enjoy the freshest seafood available such as the Cape Cod Fish Burger and summer salmon bowl just to name a few. Enjoy some great local talent performing during the evening and weekends. Savour the tastes of the fine spirits and delicious food offered at Ragged Rocks Gastropub and enjoy the modern dining room with friends and family alike.

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