Free Guide: Puffin Paradise, Newfoundland’s Charming Seabirds
Where to find Newfoundland’s puffin colonies, when to go, and how close you can safely get.
The Southern Shore hosts Newfoundland’s most accessible puffin colonies
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📋 What is Inside This Guide
Newfoundland’s main puffin colonies
Witless Bay, Elliston, and Cape St. Mary’s compared.
Elliston’s close-up viewing site
Free, shore based access with puffins nesting metres away.
Best months for puffin watching
A month by month breakdown of when beak colour and activity peak.
Boat tours
Operators that combine puffins with whales and icebergs from Bay Bulls.
Photography tips
How to capture puffins in flight and at their burrows.
Driving Times Reference Table
| From | To | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John’s | Elliston | 3 hours 20 minutes | 285 km |
| St. John’s | Witless Bay | 25 minutes | 26 km |
| St. John’s | Cape St. Mary’s | 2 hours 45 minutes | 200 km |
Who This Guide Is For
Birdwatchers and photographers who want to plan a trip specifically around Newfoundland’s Atlantic puffin colonies.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to see puffins up close in Newfoundland?
Elliston is well known for letting visitors get remarkably close to nesting puffins from land.
What months are puffins in Newfoundland?
Puffins are typically present from late April through early September, with peak numbers in June and July.
Do I need a boat tour to see puffins?
No, Elliston offers land based viewing, though boat tours from Bay Bulls and Witless Bay also pass nesting islands.
Are puffins easy to photograph?
Yes at Elliston, where they nest close to viewing paths, though a zoom lens still helps for closer shots.
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