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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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