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Small Towns of Newfoundland and Labrador

Icebergs, lighthouses, colourful clapboard houses on rocky coves, and the oldest European settlement in North America —45communities at the edge of the continent.
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Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's most visited small towns on our platform

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Labrador
Battle Harbour
Battle Harbour
A restored island outport off the Labrador coast, where visitors can experience traditional fishing life and Newfoundland’s maritime past in a truly remote setting.
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Bonavista Peninsula
Bonavista
Bonavista
A historic coastal town on the Bonavista Peninsula, known for dramatic cliffs, lighthouse views, and its connection to John Cabot’s first landing in North America.
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Avalon Peninsula
Brigus
Brigus
One of Newfoundland’s prettiest villages, known for its stone fences, winding lanes, and deep seafaring history.
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Northeast Coast
Fogo Island
Fogo Island
A remote island off Newfoundland’s northeast coast, known for striking modern design, wild Atlantic scenery, and a deep-rooted outport culture.
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Central Newfoundland
Gander
Gander
A small town with a big story, known for its airport’s global role and the kindness shown to stranded travellers during 9/11.
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Burin Peninsula
Grand Bank
Grand Bank
A classic Newfoundland fishing town known for its long boardwalk, maritime museums, and strong seafaring traditions along the Atlantic coast.
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Gros Morne
Rocky Harbour
Rocky Harbour
A lively gateway to Gros Morne National Park, known for dramatic fjord-like landscapes, boat tours, and some of Newfoundland’s best hiking.
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Avalon Peninsula
Ferryland
Ferryland
A historic seaside village on the Irish Loop, known for lighthouse picnics, early colonial history, and sweeping Atlantic views.
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Eastern Shore & the Avalon

The oldest part of English-speaking North America. Rocky headlands, whale-watching coves, and outport villages that cling to the coastline the way they have for centuries. The Avalon Peninsula is where most visitors start — and where the icebergs drift by in spring.

Avalon Peninsula
Ferryland
Ferryland
A historic seaside village on the Irish Loop, known for lighthouse picnics, early colonial history, and sweeping Atlantic views.
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Avalon Peninsula
Brigus
Brigus
One of Newfoundland’s prettiest villages, known for its stone fences, winding lanes, and deep seafaring history.
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Avalon Peninsula
Petty Harbour
Petty Harbour
A postcard-perfect fishing village tucked into a narrow harbour, known for its colourful houses, dramatic cliffs, and classic Newfoundland coastal charm.
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Avalon Peninsula
Bay Bulls
Bay Bulls
A scenic coastal town on the Irish Loop, known as one of the best places in North America to see puffins, whales, and icebergs up close.
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Avalon Peninsula
Carbonear
Carbonear
One of the oldest settlements in Newfoundland, known for its rich history, harbour views, and enduring coastal character.
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Trinity Bay
Dildo
Dildo
A small harbour village that gained global attention for its name, now a quirky coastal stop with a brewery, ocean views, and a good sense of humour.
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Bonavista & the Northeast Coast

Iceberg Alley runs along this coast. The towns here were built on the cod fishery, and when the moratorium came in 1992, many nearly disappeared. The ones that survived reinvented themselves — through tourism, art, and sheer stubbornness.

Bonavista Peninsula
Bonavista
Bonavista
A historic coastal town on the Bonavista Peninsula, known for dramatic cliffs, lighthouse views, and its connection to John Cabot’s first landing in North America.
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Northeast Coast
Fogo Island
Fogo Island
A remote island off Newfoundland’s northeast coast, known for striking modern design, wild Atlantic scenery, and a deep-rooted outport culture.
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Central Newfoundland
Gander
Gander
A small town with a big story, known for its airport’s global role and the kindness shown to stranded travellers during 9/11.
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Bonavista Peninsula
Salvage
Salvage
A peaceful outport village tucked into sheltered coves, known for its nearby sandy beaches and authentic Newfoundland coastal life.
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Central Newfoundland
Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor
A vibrant inland town along the Exploits River, known for its salmon runs, forested trails, and strong industrial roots in central Newfoundland.
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Central Newfoundland
Gambo
Gambo
A small coastal town on Gander Bay, known as the hometown of Joey Smallwood, with strong local traditions and easy access to nature.
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West Coast & Gros Morne

The Viking Trail runs north along the Great Northern Peninsula to L'Anse aux Meadows — the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America. Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, anchors the region with its fjords and exposed mantle rock.

Gros Morne
Rocky Harbour
Rocky Harbour
A lively gateway to Gros Morne National Park, known for dramatic fjord-like landscapes, boat tours, and some of Newfoundland’s best hiking.
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West Coast
Corner Brook
Corner Brook
A vibrant west coast town set between mountains and sea, known for skiing, river landscapes, and easy access to some of Newfoundland’s most scenic coastlines.
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Southwest Coast
Channel-Port Aux Basques
Channel-Port Aux Basques
The main gateway to Newfoundland, where ferries arrive from mainland Canada, known for rugged coastal scenery and the first taste of island landscapes.
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West Coast
Stephenville
Stephenville
A coastal town with a unique aviation past, known for its wide-open landscapes, nearby beaches, and easy access to outdoor spots along Newfoundland’s west coast.
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West Coast
Deer Lake
Deer Lake
A key entry point to western Newfoundland, known for its airport, lake setting, and easy access to Gros Morne National Park and surrounding landscapes.
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South Coast & Burin Peninsula

The Burin Peninsula was the heart of the Grand Banks fishery — the richest fishing grounds in the world for four centuries. These towns were built on salt cod and banking schooners. One of them runs a ferry to France.

Burin Peninsula
Grand Bank
Grand Bank
A classic Newfoundland fishing town known for its long boardwalk, maritime museums, and strong seafaring traditions along the Atlantic coast.
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Burin Peninsula
Fortune
Fortune
A small harbour town best known as the gateway to France in North America, with ferries connecting travellers to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
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South Coast
Burgeo
Burgeo
A remote coastal town known for rare sandy beaches, windswept landscapes, and access to one of Newfoundland’s most unique seaside parks.
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Labrador

A vast land of boreal forest, Arctic tundra, and coastal mountains — home to Inuit, Innu, and NunatuKavut communities for thousands of years. Remote, extraordinary, and unlike anywhere else in the province.

Labrador
Battle Harbour
Battle Harbour
A restored island outport off the Labrador coast, where visitors can experience traditional fishing life and Newfoundland’s maritime past in a truly remote setting.
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Northern Labrador
Nain
Nain
The northernmost permanent settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, known for its deep Inuit heritage and role as a gateway to the Torngat Mountains.
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Northern Labrador
Hopedale
Hopedale
A remote coastal community in northern Labrador, known for its historic Moravian mission, strong Inuit traditions, and rugged Arctic shoreline.
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Labrador
Churchill Falls
Churchill Falls
A remote Labrador town built around one of the world’s largest underground hydroelectric stations, set deep in the boreal forest.
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Labrador Coast
Mary's Harbour
Mary's Harbour
A small coastal community serving as the gateway to historic Battle Harbour, known for its fishing roots and remote Labrador coastline.
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The People of Gander | Community
📍 Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
The People of Gander | Community
On September 11, 2001, Gander took in 6,700 stranded passengers from 38 diverted planes. Their story became the Broadway musical Come From Away.
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Alan Doyle | Great Big Sea Frontman
📍 Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Alan Doyle | Great Big Sea Frontman
Great Big Sea frontman, born in Petty Harbour. Grew up in a fishing village without sidewalks and wrote about it in his book.
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Jonny Harris | Comedian
📍 Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Jonny Harris | Comedian
Host of Still Standing and Constable Crabtree on Murdoch Mysteries. Grew up in Pouch Cove, a fishing village.
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Travel guides

Guides featuring Newfoundland and Labrador towns

Curated guides, hidden gems, and stories from the towns that make this country extraordinary

🌷 Spring 2026 picks
All-season
Top 10 Small Canadian Towns for Romantic Getaways
Top 10 Small Canadian Towns for Romantic Getaways
Quiet inns, candlelit dinners, and main streets made for holding hands — 10 small towns built for a weekend away together.
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Winter
Top 10 Ski Resorts in Canada
Top 10 Ski Resorts in Canada
Powder days, charming villages, and runs you won't find in any resort brochure — 10 small towns with exceptional skiing.
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All-season
Top 9 Poutine Places in Canada
Top 9 Poutine Places in Canada
Squeaky curds, thick gravy, and golden fries — 9 small towns that take poutine as seriously as Montreal does.
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