Exploring Newfoundland: Our Road Trips, Hikes & Travel Experiences
From dramatic coastal scenery and towering cliffs to colorful fishing villages, icebergs, and puffins, Newfoundland has given us plenty of reasons to keep exploring.
During our road trips in 2024 and 2026, we traveled across the island, discovering scenic hiking trails, historic lighthouses, small coastal communities, and some unforgettable views along the way. We’ve also learned a few things about getting around, including traveling aboard the Marine Atlantic ferries.
Below you’ll find our Newfoundland travel stories, photographs, and practical tips from the places we’ve visited. Whether you’re planning your own road trip or simply enjoy discovering new destinations, we hope our experiences provide a little inspiration for your travels.
Our Western Brook Pond boat tour took us through the towering cliffs of Gros Morne National Park on a cool, rainy day. Here’s what we learned about the boat tour, getting to the dock and what to expect along the way...
From Steady Brook Falls to the beautiful Cedar Cove Trail near Lark Harbour, we found plenty to explore while using Steady Brook as our base near Corner Brook...
We traveled to Newfoundland aboard the Marine Atlantic ferry to Port aux Basques and returned from Argentia. Here's what we learned about booking a cabin, boarding with a vehicle and spending the night onboard...
From icebergs drifting offshore to the Viking history of L’Anse aux Meadows, we spent three memorable nights exploring St. Anthony, Newfoundland. Along the way, we discovered rugged coastal scenery, a historic lighthouse, and a few unexpected wildlife encounters...
Join us for a day exploring Fogo Island, Newfoundland, from hiking Brimstone Head and wandering through Joe Batt's Arm to touring the distinctive Fogo Island Inn. Along the way, we enjoyed coastal scenery, colorful fishing villages, and an unexpected iceberg sighting during our ferry crossing...
We visited the Elliston Puffin Viewing Site twice, with two very different experiences. Here's what we discovered about seeing Atlantic puffins on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula, along with tips for planning your own visit...
Chasing icebergs in Newfoundland! Join us as we chase icebergs along Newfoundland's Iceberg Alley during our 2024 and 2026 road trips, sharing our experiences with sightings, locations, photos, and practical tips...
We began our Newfoundland road trip with a foggy walk to Cape Rose Blanche Lighthouse, exploring the historic granite lighthouse and rugged Atlantic coastline...
During our Newfoundland travels, we visited three very different sea arches—from the massive formation at Arches Provincial Park to colorful Tickle Cove and the unusual collapsed sea cave known as the Dungeon...
