40 Things to Do in Western Newfoundland

Posted by Jenna Brake

The wild and rugged coast of Western Newfoundland is full of awe-inspiring things to see, do and experience. Take the road less traveled in this tranquil corner of Canada and discover a piece of paradise like no other. With its spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife and friendly locals, you’ll be sure to have trips that will make your heart skip with excitement. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or cultural experiences, here are just some of the incredible ways to enjoy West Newfoundland – take your pick!

 

1. Watch the sunset from Three Bear Mountain in Corner Brook

Only a 5-10 minute walk from West Street!

2. Swim or Float around Tippings Pond

This is particularly beautiful at sunrise

A popular spot to swim or float or paddle around in the summer. Check this place out as the sun rises after a cold night, it’s totally worth the early rise.

3. Go caving at the 3 Mile Dam caves in Corner Brook

Contact Cycle Solutions to talk about booking a tour!

4. Do your first backcountry hike

There are so many great backcountry hikes here on the West Coast. Check out the book “Hikes of Western Newfoundland” for trip ideas! It can be bought at many of our local stores including Coles bookstore. Our favorite hikes are the Blow Me Downs Traverse and Lewis Hills Traverse but there are many great hikes out there to get started. Talk to Ever Outdoor tour company (Saltbox) to discuss guided tours or feel free to contact us to help you find the right guide.

5. Check out Corner Brook’s mountain biking trails

Corner Brook’s mountain bike scene keeps getting better and better each year. There’s a Tuesday night co-ed ride that starts at the Ginger route at 6:15 every week and a Friday night womens’ ride that is organized through the Women Cycling on the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook page most weeks. Otherwise, check out the Trail Forks app to find out the best trails for you. Talk to Cycle Solutions about rentals and future bike related questions.

6. Rent a paddle board in Norris Point

Talk to Gros Morne Adventures or Gros Morne Outdoor about booking a rental or tour! Gros Morne Outdoor organizes a Friday night group sunset paddle every week, check out their Instagram for weather or cancellation updates.

7. Check out the lovely coast in Bottle Cove

Amazing sunsets and the ultimate place for a picnic. If you have the time, check out the South head light house trail while you’re there.

8. Bike/Quad to Chimney Cove

9. Hike the Humber Village trail as the birch trees turn yellow

10. Bike or quad to the Lomond Sinkhole

11. Learn some interesting geological facts in Green Point

12. Rock Climb some of Corner Brooks newest sport climb routes

Join the West Coast NL Climbing Facebook page to talk to local climbers or stay up to date on routes. A good selection of our routes is found on Mountain Project under Corner Brook or the Humber Valley.

13. Take a kayak or zodiac tour with Gros Morne Adventures in Bonne Bay

Check out Gros Morne Adventures to book a tour!

14. Have a coffee/beer and grilled cheese sandwich at Galliott studios

Located in Woody Point with a deck right on the water front. Open Saturdays and Sundays and some select days in between! Best grilled cheese you’ll ever have!

15. Paddle and Yoga!

Paddle to the resettled community of Gadd’s Cove with Gros Morne Adventures and do yoga with Megan Humphrey Yoga! Megan also does classes at Bartlett’s Point Park and yoga on the rooftop at Hew and Draw. Check out her Facebook page to find out what’s coming up.

16. Bike/Drive the Port au Port loop

Contact Cycle Solutions about road bike tours and questions.

17. Bring your own kayak & kayak with seals in St. Pauls inlet

Note: Always check the weather before going as the swell can get pretty rough here at times.

18. Bring your own paddle board/kayak and paddle the side streams of the Humber River

Paddle boards may also be available for rent with Newfoundland Adventure Company at Pasadena Beach.

19. Have a campfire on the beach

20. Have a delicious beer at Bootleg

Bootleg Brewing Co.: Corner Brooks first sit-in microbrewery, and arguably one of the best microbrewery in Newfoundland… but we may be a little biased.. or maybe not, see for yourself! Other breweries to check out are Roughwater Brewing in Deer Lake, Secret Cove Brewing in Port au Port, and Crooked Feeder Brewing in Cormack.

21. Grab dinner and a beer at Hew and Draw

Hew and Draw is Corner Brook’s newest boutique hotel,  Best Coast restaurant, and Boomstick brewing co. all in one! A beautiful place to eat or stay when you’re in the area. They also host rooftop yoga every other Wednesday, so book your spot now!

Side note: Best Coast Cafe on Broadway is also a local brunch spot favorite!

22. Take a hike in Gros Morne National Park!

There are so many great trails in the park! Some of our favorites include Green Gardens, Tablelands, and Trout River Pond. Other great trails in the park include the Look Out trail, the Coastal Trail, Gros Morne Mountain, and many more!

23. Do a hike down the bay from Corner Brook

Some of the local favorites include Cedar Cove, South Head Lighthouse, and Coppermine. Check out Hikes of Western Newfoundland for more ideas!

24. Check out a resettled town

Newfoundland has over 600 resettled communities in some of the coolest corners of the province. Round Harbour is one of our favorites to visit.

23. Check out an outport community you’ve never been to before

Within two to three hours’ drive from Corner Brook, there are many great communities to visit. Check out the lighthouse in Rose Blanche, the waterfront in Isle Aux Morts or the sandy beaches in Burgeo just to name a few.

24. Check out the Saltbox restaurant and use their VR setup to choose your next hike!

Great grub, waterfront deck, and kayak rentals and tours on site. Use the VR to check out hikes in the area, and learn about the Cabox Aspiring Geopark.

26. Eat sushi at NewfoundSushi on Broadway

27. Go swimming at Margaret Bowater Park

28. Take a stroll along the Corner Brook Stream trail

29. Check out the Arches Provincial Park

30. Check out the bioluminescence in Bonne Bay

31. Drive up the Northern Peninsula

From exploring the limestone barrens, archeology, fossils, and caribou in Port au Choix, to the sandy beaches of Shallow Bay,  to the Viking settlement in L’Anse aux Meadows, there are lots of attractions to see along the way.

32. Soak up some rays at Pasadena beach

A great beach to swim and play close to Corner Brook. Additionally, if you ever have extra time for beach loungin’, check out the beaches in Sand Banks Provincial Park in Burgeo.

33. Go zip-lining over Steady Brook Falls

34. Visit Wood’s Island

Nestled in the shadow of the Blow Me Down Mountains, Woods Island is an isolated paradise that’s been cut off from the mainland for centuries. The residents of this remote island have lived in complete isolation, and their stories of ghost ships and shipwrecks fill the air with mystery. When you travel to Woods Island, you can experience a forgotten way of life – a lifestyle untouched by technology and modern conveniences. Whether it’s digging up shells on unknown beaches or listening to old fishing tales, visitors here will be transported back in time and moved by the natural beauty that surrounds them. With each story told and every discovery made, it’s easy to see why Woods Island is a place like no other.

Go guided with Everoutdoor – Wood’s Island Zodiac Adventure

Explore more Newfoundland boat tours on this blog. 

 

35. Go car camping

There are so many campgrounds still open for business with limited compacity. Check out Barachois Provincial Park, Sand Banks Provincial Park, Prince Edward Park, or any other great campgrounds in the area.

36. Learn about bugs at the Insectarium

37. Float the Humber River

38. Go swimming under a water fall

There are so many cool waterfalls in the area. Have you ever been to Steady Brook Falls, Fox Island river falls, Cox’s Cove falls, or Glenburnie Falls? Be safe when you go, and talk to someone who’s been there already before going.

39. Go canoeing in Bonne Bay Pond

Or any pond or lake really, there’s so many great ponds and lakes to explore!

40. Go Berry Picking!!

Western Newfoundland has a plethora of edible berries that ripen at various times of the year making berry picking possible from June all the way till the snow starts falling in November- December. If you want to know what berries are in season and where to find them check out this Berries of Newfoundland Post by Upper Humber Settlement.

Conclusion

We hope this post gives you an idea of all the amazing this there is to do in and around Corner Brook NL. If you can’t find something to do in this post check out Things to do in Deer Lake.

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