Top 7 Places to Visit in
Witless Bay | Newfoundland and Labrador
The page created by Tony Zheng | Queen’s University | Photo by D. Gordon E. Robertson, CC-BY-SA-3.0
Region:
Known For:
Best For:
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
User Review
( votes)
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is a nature preservation site. The site contains four islands, Gull, Green, Great, and Pee-Pee, each with a large variety of bird life. The Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is most well-known for its puffin population. The site has the largest amount of Atlantic puffins in North America. When visiting, it is […]
- Witless Bay, offshore Route 10, Witless Bay
- (709) 637 4066
- https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas/wer/r-wbe/
Ecotours Zodiac Adventures
User Review
( votes)
Ecotours Zodiac Adventures is a boat tour and whale-watching service located in Witless Bay. The service provides tours for visitors to see whales and puffins on various islands. Along with animals, visitors can also observe the jagged and unique Newfoundland coastline. Each tour lasts around an hour and a half, with multiple tours each week. […]
Gatherall’s Puffin and Whale Tours
User Review
( votes)
Gatherall’s Puffin and Whale Tours is a tour service providing customers with tours to see various whales and puffins. Popular whales to see are humpback whales, and if lucky, visitors can sometimes see killer whales alongside the boat. The boat also moves along the coastline, allowing visitors to see puffins and the unique cliffs of […]
La Manche Village Path
User Review
( votes)
La Manche Village Path is a hiking trail across a beautiful suspension bridge. The trail is approximately 6.4km trail on a relatively flat path. The trail should take around 2 hours to complete and is fairly easy and suitable for beginners. Along the trail, hikers can observe the beautiful Newfoundland coastline and cross a suspension […]
- La Manche Road off Route 10, La Manche Provincial Park
- (709) 738 4453
- https://www.eastcoasttrail.com/Modules/Facilities/Detail.aspx?id=1e0479a8-ff79-4cd1-bbd8-ac9e7ef6bddb
Spout Path
User Review
( votes)
Spout Path is a hiking trail featuring a “spout,” a wave-powered geyser located in the trail’s center. The trail is quite challenging and is suitable for more advanced hikers with proper equipment. It is around 16.4km long with very rugged terrain and climbs. Along the path, there are various waterfalls, a lighthouse, sea cliffs, and […]
- .4363 -52., 47 Ridgeview Ln
- 709-738-4453
- https://www.eastcoasttrail.com/Modules/Facilities/Detail.aspx?id=f086b033-01fa-4c83-8a49-06f82078de9a
Mickeleen’s Path
User Review
( votes)
Mickeleen’s Path is a hiking trail known for overlooking the seaside cliffs of Newfoundland. The trail weaves through forests, and there is a steady climb along a cliff where visitors can see red sandstone cliffs, sea stacks, whales, and much more. The hike is roughly 7.2km long and should take 2-4 hours. Although not a […]
- Bears Cove Rd, Goulds, NL A1S 1R3
- 709-738-4453
- https://www.eastcoasttrail.com/Modules/Facilities/Detail.aspx?id=e39dec85-4c69-47ed-a863-d5163434d002
Tinker’s Point Path
User Review
( votes)
Tinker’s Point Path is a beachside hiking trail featuring wooden paths and shore and island views. The trail is perfect for picnicking and bird and whale watching, with many sections where visitors can access the beach and swim in the water. It is around 5km long and should take approximately 1-2 hours to complete, with […]
- Tinkers Point, Newfoundland and Labrador
- 709-738-4453
- https://www.eastcoasttrail.com/Modules/Facilities/Detail.aspx?id=56d17dc5-f1ea-4d48-9854-f3dcc984af93