The best Things to Do on the Avalon Region

These are the best Things to Do on the Avalon Region. Newfoundland and Labrador have five regions. They are Avalon, Eastern, Central, Western and Labrador. The Avalon Peninsula is where the capital St. John’s, is located and is home to over one hundred thousand people.

You can find everything on the Avalon Peninsula. It is a very humble and beautiful place to visit. Visitors to this region often enjoy Tours & Activities such as viewing the Jelly Bean rows, boat tours, hiking, camping, festival and whale watching. 

The capital and surrounding community take great pride in developing and maintaining a clean and tidy town. More visitor spends extra vacation days on the Avalon to enjoy the cultural activities and attractions. The Avalon offers many cultural places and attractions, including Signal Hill, historic for the first trans-Atlantic telecommunication signal, Bell-Island mine tour, and the museum. This former iron ore mine will take you down to the mine bottom. Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America. 

Hiking 

The East coast trail offers endless trails and adventure, allowing tourists to view the island’s coastline. The East coast trail association maintained many of the trails on the Avalon. These beautiful trails will let you experience Newfoundland and Labrador true nature.

  • Father Troy trail 
  • Signal Hill 
  • Cobbler Path
  • Silver Head Mine trail 

Whale Watching 

Every season thousands of whales swim along Newfoundland and Labrador shoreline. There are many different species of whales in the ocean. You can experience these whales from the shoreline or on a boat tour. 

Iceberg Tours

Sail along glacier icebergs for up to one hour on any of the island’s local boat tours company. Between May and July, you will find some of the most majestic glacier bergs drifting along the coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Geological Adventure Tours

There are many geological areas and centers on the Avalon you can visit and explore to get a first-hand experience of Newfoundland and Labrador, its formation, rocks, animals, geology, environment, culture, and heritage.

  • Johnson Geo Center

Bird Watching 

Many public protected areas on the Avalon allow visitors to observe different species of birds, nests and feed. These areas offer a wonderful experience for visitors to enjoy close encounters with the birds. 

  • O’Brien’s Whale and Bird Tours
  • Bird The Rock

Lighthouse Adventure

Most of the lighthouses on the Avalon are along the island’s coastal area. Lighthouse adventure allows you to visit some of the island’s most iconic and historic locations. Your journey will take you through the community and to many heritage sites. These sites include Cape Spear Lighthouse, Ferryland Lighthouse, Bell Island Lighthouse and Cape Race Lighthouse. 

Historic Sites and Buildings

The Avalon features many Historic sites and buildings that date back hundreds of years. These historic sites and monuments include Signal Hill, Castel Hill National Historic Site, Cape Spear Lighthouse and more.

Camping

Most camping grounds have trails, ponds, marsh and forest stretching for miles. There are some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most diverse ecosystems. Some top camping grounds are Butter pot Provincial Park, Bluefin Trailer Park, Pippy Park Camp Ground, La Manche Provincial Park and Marine Park in Pouch Cove.  Reserve your campsite on nlcamping.ca

These Are The Travel Planning Resources You Should Use

Looking to book your trip to Newfoundland and Labrador? Use these resources that are tried and tested by other travellers like you who vacation in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bookmark these links. Save them for future reference.

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