Top Things to do in Bonavista
What to do and see in Bonavista, Newfoundland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Bonavista, Canada including Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Ryan Premises National Historic Site, Garrick Theatre, Dungeon Provincial Park, King’s Cove Lighthouse, Cape Shore Trail, Bonavista Museum, Discovery Trail, Matthew Legacy, Mockbeggar Plantation.
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1. Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
Reviewed By VacationingCanadians
Park your vehicle, and just start walking - in any direction - you will be so very amazed at the breath taking views from these rocks/cliffs. We drove up to the lighthouse early in the day to enjoy our morning coffee, and it was hard to describe how it felt to sit at the top of the cliff and watch the whales in the ocean, with the gentle ocean breeze on our faces, feeling like we were at the top of the world, with the most amazing view..... it was priceless....
2. Ryan Premises National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Closed for the Season
Reviewed By HappyMunching - Baltimore, United States
This site is spread over several historic buildings. The first building you enter gives you an introduction to the site and the historical themes, and also holds the Bonavista town museum on the second floor. The second building has a great museum about the fisheries, including beautiful models of the different types of boats and ships that have been used in the fisheries over the centuries; exhibits cover up through the current day. Across the street you can enter the fish merchant's grand house, which has a photography exhibit and a reconstructed flake (fish drying structure) next to it. And finally - you end up in the store and counting room, which contains a great gift shop. My only bit of feedback for the site's staff is to make it a little more obvious where visitors are supposed to park - if there were signs, all four of us in the car completely missed them!
3. Garrick Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
WE'RE A BIG CITY VENUE IN THE HEART OF A SMALL TOWN. The Garrick is a multi-use cultural facility located in the heart of Bonavista. Owned and operated by the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation, the Garrick boasts comfortable theatre seating for 200, full digital cinema, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and exceptional acoustics ... and that’s just the beginning. Cross the lobby and you’ll find the Annex - a beautifully furnished bar, eatery and intimate performance space. Head upstairs, and you’ll discover our soon-to-be completed conference/event space with room for 100. From Opera to open mic, the Garrick offers a diverse, year-round program of mainstream and indie films, live music, theatre, public lectures, and special events. But The Garrick is more than a cultural and entertainment venue. It’s also a place to go and gather, and to meet friends, old and new. MAKE THE GARRICK PART OF YOUR WORLD. For more information, please visit our Events Calendar or contact us. The box office is open Monday to Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m., one hour before show time, and online 24/7.
Reviewed By Summertriptime - Ottawa, Canada
The Garrick Theatre is a totally restored historic theatre in one of Newfoundland’s most popular go-to destinations, Bonavista. It shows movies (both current hits and golden oldies), hosts musical acts big and small (in the large theatre space and the more intimate bar area), and serves home-made ice cream! People of all ages attend films and events, which have a warm community atmosphere. Our visits there — especially for Newfoundland music — were real highlights for us this trip. We look forward to going there again ourselves — and we’ll be recommending the Garrick to anyone who is lucky enough to visit Bonavista.
4. Dungeon Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By siddy666 - Montreal, Canada
The main attraction here is sea-cave with two pierced holes...a bit similar to Arches Provincial Park (located north of Gros Morne) but far more prettier in my opinion! The area is super-scenic...not far from the cave, there are beautiful horses and cattle grazing about; makes for some great pictures, especially against the ocean backdrop! Definitely stop here on your way to/from Cape Bonavista lighthouse. The only downside is the road (approx 1km worth of pebblestones); drive carefully!
5. King’s Cove Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
King's Cove Lighthouse Trail is just 1 of 7 Trails Hike Discovery has within it's network. This trail has an inner trail of a 1.7 km loop and an outer trail of 3.5 km providing spectacular views of coastal scenery. Please visit our webpage to learn more about our other trails.
Reviewed By Zepp12345 - Clarenville, Canada
Simply WOW! Easy walk along the lighthouse trail in King’s Cove leads to the lighthouse. This was once a maned lighthouse but is now automated. Be sure to do the whole loop trail and take in Brook Point to see the most incredible example of sedimentary rock. Simply stunning coastal landscapes. Perfect place for a picnic. Whales and icebergs in season. Looped trail isn’t long but budget 2 hours just to enjoy it all.
6. Cape Shore Trail
7. Bonavista Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
8. Discovery Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 61gordonr - Newport, United States
Bonavista trail has lots to offer to all ages with easy driving and is probably the most scenic., but "Home cooking" strle. In season, June/ july you will see puffins and icebergs, we aere a little late for that, but the views and people were terrific. Hiking trails galore and a visit to the lighthouse a must! Easy eating, modest, home cooking style.
9. Matthew Legacy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 167 reviews
In 1497, a small wooden ship called the Matthew set sail from Bristol, England destined for the Far East. On board was the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto with a crew of around twenty men. Within six weeks, they made landfall. They landed, not as intended in the fabled land of Cathay, but on the shores of the New World. Here, they discovered a treasure that would change the course of history.
