Fogo Island Things to do

Newfoundland Travel Guide

Things to Do on
Fogo Island

Tilting Heritage District, Brimstone Head, coastal trails, Fogo Island Inn, and iceberg viewing.

Fogo Island is a remote island off the coast of Central Newfoundland known for its rugged, untouched beauty, traditional outport culture, thriving arts community, and the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn. Here is everything worth doing.

Top Things to Do on Fogo Island

Heritage District
Tilting Heritage District

Tilting is one of the most beautifully preserved Irish outport communities in Newfoundland. Walking among the original homes is like a journey back in time. Traditional fishing stages, root cellars, and historic houses all intact. Completely free to explore on foot.

Natural Wonder
Brimstone Head

31 Sargents Road, Fogo. Declared one of the Four Corners of the Flat Earth. The 45-minute return hike to the summit delivers panoramic North Atlantic views with iceberg sightings in May and June. Completely free.

Luxury Experience
Fogo Island Inn

One of the most celebrated hotels in North America extraordinary contemporary architecture extending over the North Atlantic, local cuisine sourced entirely from the island, and an immersive outport cultural experience. Community-centred model through the Shorefast foundation.

Arts Community
Art Studios and Residencies

Fogo Island has a thriving artistic community with numerous art studios and residencies that attract artists from around the world. The Fogo Island Arts programme is internationally recognized. Studio visits and gallery exhibitions are open to visitors during the summer season.

Wildlife
Iceberg and Puffin Viewing

In spring and summer, Fogo Island offers excellent iceberg and puffin viewing. The island’s many coastal hiking trails provide elevated vantage points for shore-based iceberg sightings in May and June.

Root Cellars
135 Root Cellars

Fogo Island has 135 historic root cellars stone-built food storage structures used by generations of outport families. Walking the island’s trails and encountering these structures provides a vivid sense of the practical ingenuity of traditional Newfoundland life.

Getting to Fogo Island

Ferry from Farewell, NL: approximately 45-60 min crossing. Cost: approximately $15-20 CAD per vehicle plus passenger fees. Drive to Farewell from St. John’s: approximately 4.5-5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tilting Heritage District, Brimstone Head (free hike, Four Corners of the Flat Earth), Fogo Island Inn, art studios and residencies, iceberg and puffin viewing, and 135 historic root cellars.
Yes. Unique outport culture, Tilting Heritage District, Brimstone Head, Fogo Island Inn, and excellent iceberg and puffin viewing in spring and summer.
Ferry from Farewell, NL: approximately 45-60 min. Cost approximately $15-20 CAD per vehicle plus passenger fees.

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