Top Things to do in Newfoundland
Top Hotels in Newfoundland
- 1. Alt Hotel St. John's
- 2. JAG
- 3. Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
- 4. Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
- 5. Super 8 by Wyndham St Johns
- 6. Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Comfort Inn
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
What to do and see in Newfoundland, Newfoundland: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador including Skerwink Trail, East Coast Trail, Alexander Murray Hiking Trail, North Head Trail, Grand Bay West Beach Trailway, Sleepy Cove Trail, Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail, Cook's Lookout Trail, Spiller's Cove, Brimstone Head Trail.
Restaurants in Newfoundland
1. Skerwink Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 567 reviews
Skerwink Trail is the hiking Jewel of the region. It is internationally recognized and was ranked the top 35 trails in North America and Europe by Travel & Leisure Magazine (2003). This 5.3 km hike will provide the opportunity to view and photograph the amazing coastal scenery, sea birds, whales, eagles, sea stacks as well as icebergs (in season).
Reviewed By Notlegallyblonde - North Vancouver, Canada
Fantastic trail to see the amazing beauty of the Newfoundland coast and diversity of landscape. Did it with a 12 year old and it was totally fine. Great vistas - with whales traveling the coast. You can pop onto the trail at different spots so make sure you know where you are when you enter - if you don't go from the parking lot!
2. East Coast Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 466 reviews
Explore 25 wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline. The East Coast Trail unites genuine wilderness hiking with richly historic communities from Topsail Beach, to Cape St. Francis, to Cappahayden. There are over 300 kilometers of developed trail to explore. The paths of the East Coast Trail take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. Experience abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, the world's southernmost caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions. While the East Coast Trail is free to hike. A $25 annual membership fee helps offset the cost of trail maintenance.
Reviewed By 990hectorv - St. John's, Canada
Gigantic spot for a picnic, a “budol fight” will be funtastic for an 8.1Kilometers "tukad-baba, baba-tukad." Worth the trail that will test your agility, endurance and mobility that equates to its easy, moderate and kind of difficult terrain for those who are not use to trudge long distances. Took me 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach this highlight through different grade of pathways, starting from unpaved road, muddy and stone trail, into the woods, longitudinal boardwalks to stair made of logs, etc. In total, 5 hours back and forth which includes taking a deep breath, a break and at least 3 “viewpoints.” Sweat and perspire a lot under a sultry sun, cooling off under the canopies of spruce. Tasting wild blueberries on the way was such a leisurely treat. Lucky to have the boat on the spot with bunches of people touring the rugged coastline and estuaries.
3. Alexander Murray Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Emmett10692 - Greensboro, United States
We tried this trail on recommendation of a local. It was a wonderful trail. It is a private trail, maintained by volunteers and donations, is a loop trail made up of 2200 steps and much boardwalk. The trail climbs high for the area with a wonderful view from which we were able to see an iceberg in Green Bay. Great scenery, waterfalls, hard to beat.
4. North Head Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 185 reviews
An exhilarating hike featuring rugged coastal beauty, striking views, and historic sites. This challenging trail built by Parks Canada descends 500 ft and includes a narrow coastal path along the Narrows. Caution: This trail is not maintained by the Grand Concourse Authority. Steep cliffs and hazardous sections are common throughout and caution should be exercised at all times.
Reviewed By zoller123 - Toronto, Canada
A great hike that rewards you with stunning views! If heights are a challenge for you , you might want to think twice !
5. Grand Bay West Beach Trailway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 815terryb
This walking trail takes approx.45 minutes to walk around the coastline with seats along the trail to sit and take in the water view.At the end of the trail there is a red barn that belongs to my wife’s brother, with a couple of horses in the field.This trail connects unto to another trail if you want a longer walk.
6. Sleepy Cove Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By stevemC636AV - Pasadena, Canada
My wife and I, along with our two golden retrievers, had a great day last week on this trail. We decided to make an afternoon of it and do Sleepy Cove to the lighthouse and add on the lighthouse to Cuckholds Cove with a loop around at the end. Sleepy Cove is a is a beautiful trail that takes you out to the coastline and leads you up to the lighthouse. Great views from many angles. Some inclines, declines and steps. Someone in moderate physical condition would have no problem with this trail. It takes you to the steps that lead up to the lighthouse. Beautiful views up there as well. If you're going to add on the trek to Cuckhold's Cover, beware, there are a lot of incline and declines. I would not rate it difficult, but not moderate ether. But the views of the bay and harbour make the full loop the best option. We took our time and it with stopping for water breaks, photos, and enjoying the scenery, it was 5 hours total, 13 klm. It was too pretty to rush. Good sneakers are a must as there are lots of places you could slip. PS: Leave your car near the trail head of Lower Head Rd. if you do the full loop, you'll end up in front of the Crows Nest Café, where you'll find awesome coffee, cookies, and brownies. And you car is 5 minutes away.
7. Gros Morne Mountain (James Callaghan) Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 908Laura - San Francisco, United States
My husband and I hiked this trail a few days ago to ascend to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain, the second highest peak in Newfoundland. and it was an awesome experience! The official guide claims that the entire trail measures 9.6 miles, but my GPS tracking recorded a half marathon. The trail definitely calls for a pair of good hiking boots with good ankle support. The most grueling was the 500 meter ascend from the base via a scree filled gully. In addition to the loose rocks, there was also a stretch of snow on the way. From below we could not really see the mountain top since it was shrouded in clouds. Park rangers in general recommend caution when clouds hide the top. We pressed on anyway, fully aware that we may not be able to see far from the top if the cloud persisted. It took us about an hour to cover the steep climbing along the gully. 3 and half hours after we set off at the trail head, we reached the summit at about 2,900 feet. Part of the mountain range was covered by the cloud, however, a bit below the summit and on our way hiking down, we were rewarded with a spectacular view of the Ten Mile Brook Pond (see my photos). It took us a bit over 7 hours to complete the hike including picture stops along the way. We were not sure whether this trail would be doable for a 12 year old prior to our hiking, due to the concerns over the gravel gully. Having completed it, I think it would totally be doable. This is a must-do in my opinion if you are visiting Gros Morne National Park.
8. Cook's Lookout Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jnanayog - St. John's, Canada
We were surprised to see some major improvements to this Trail, not the least of which was more parking space at the Trail Head and an even bigger surprise 1/3 of the distance along the Trail. The latter was a large Toilet Facility, complete with skylights.. cf my pic of the Still under construction project. Given the easy and somewhat encouragement sections of the Trail present to motorized vehicles, I.e. destructive Quads, it is hoped they will take the necessary measures to prevent their entry. The distance to the Peak will take an hour or less ... more depending on your pace and stopping for Kodak Moments. For us this is still a must do when in Burin. The view of the large Burin Inlet to the west and the surrounding harbour to the East is impressive . The Best View !
9. Spiller's Cove
10. Brimstone Head Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By jrdvan
Gorgeous vistas and fresh ocean air make this a wonderful hike. Beautifully maintained trails really help show off how proud Fogo Island and Newfoundland are of their great outdoors.
