The notebook of Bonavista et Trinity
Discover the coast beyond its beaches.
Historic harbours, wooden houses and capes from which to observe icebergs, birds and whales.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Bonavista et Trinity
Historic harbours, wooden houses and capes from which to observe icebergs, birds and whales.
The discovery of Bonavista and Trinity is centred around Phare from Cape Bonavista, the Ryan and Trinity Institution National Historic Site. The stay thus alternates between the coast, heritage and natural areas, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
- Lieu historique national de l'Établissement-Ryan
- Trinity
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lighthouse
Phare du cap Bonavista
The Cape Lighthouse Bonavista It is a rocky advance where the Atlantic directly hits the coast. Its red and white tower, nearby cliffs and seabirds make up a very legible scene; depending on the season, offshore waters can also reveal icebergs or whales.
Must-see place
Lieu historique national de l'Établissement-Ryan
The Ryan settlement tells of the time when cod structured the trade, labour and fortunes of Bonavista. Warehouses, offices and fishing related objects show the relationships between merchants, fishermen and export, in a harbour setting that keeps the memory of the active docks.
Must-see place
Trinity
Trinity lineed wooden houses, churches, wharves and gardens in one of the most photogenic bays in Newfoundland. The village is visited for its preserved buildings, summer theatre, views of the water and this impression of an ancient harbour still inhabited rather than frozen.
Nature and panorama
Skerwink Trail
Skerwink Trail closes the coast between Trinity and Port Rexton, with cliffs, rocky spurs, deep coves and changing views of the Atlantic. The trail is short enough to hold in half a day, but it concentrates a wide variety of marine landscapes.
Practical tips
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