Free 8-Day Adventure Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador
A day by day route from St. John’s through the Irish Loop, Bell Island, and the Bonavista Peninsula. Real addresses, tour operators, and driving notes for a first full week in Newfoundland.
Day 1 highlight: Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America
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📋 What is Inside This Guide
Day 1: Arriving in St. John’s
Settle into your hotel, then explore Signal Hill, Jellybean Row, and Water Street on foot.
Day 2: Sightseeing in St. John’s
Cape Spear National Historic Site, the Johnson GEO Centre, Quidi Vidi Village, and George Street in the evening.
Day 3: Whale and Puffin Boat Tour
Direct contact details for O’Brien’s Whale and Bird Tours, Gatherall’s Puffin and Whale Watch, and Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours from Bay Bulls.
Day 4: The Irish Loop
A full day drive from St. John’s to Salmonier Line, including Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and Ferryland’s Colony of Avalon.
Day 5: Bell Island Day Trip
The 30-minute ferry from Portugal Cove, the Number 2 Mine tour, and where to eat, including Dicks’ Fish and Chips.
Days 6 to 8: Bonavista Peninsula
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, the Ryan Premises, Elliston’s puffin colony, and where to stay and eat across the peninsula.
Driving Times Reference Table
| From | To | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John’s | Ferryland | 1 hour | 74 km |
| St. John’s | Portugal Cove (Bell Island ferry) | 25 minutes | 20 km |
| St. John’s | Bay Bulls | 30 minutes | 29 km |
| St. John’s | Bonavista | 3.5 hours | 301 km |
Who This Guide Is For
Anyone with about a week to spend who wants to see St. John’s properly, plus wildlife, history, and one of the province’s prettiest peninsulas, without renting a different hotel every single night.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8 days enough to see this route comfortably?
Yes. Eight days gives two nights in St. John’s, day trips from there, and three days on the Bonavista Peninsula without feeling rushed.
Do I need a car for this itinerary?
Yes, a rental car is recommended for the Irish Loop and Bonavista Peninsula days, though St. John’s itself is fine on foot.
When is the best time of year for this trip?
June through September, when whale and puffin tours are running and the Irish Loop hiking trails are clear.
Can this itinerary be shortened to 5 days?
Yes, drop the Bell Island day trip and one Bonavista day if time is tight.
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