Top 5 Great Things to Do in Central Newfoundland

Top 5 Great Things to Do in Central Newfoundland

These are the top 5 great things to do in Central Newfoundland.

Welcome to the Central Region. This region is so beautiful we could not just pick five things to do, sorry. This region will amaze you. Once you enter this region, you will see and feel the difference in culture and attractions. Visitors to this region often enjoy Tours & Activities which range from exploring Terra Nova National Park, White Water Rafting, hiking, fishing, camping, festival and whale watching. 

Beach

The Central Region offers many beaches which are beautiful and breathtakingly amazing. Newfoundland and Labrador have some of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada. These are some of the top beaches in the Central region.

  • Eastport Beach
  • Sandy Cove
  • Lumdens
  • Eastport Beach North
  • Doting Cove Beach
  • Musgrave Harbour Beach
  • Banting Memorial Municipal Park Beach
  • Deadman’s Bay Provincial Park Beach
  • wild Cove Beach
  • Little Harbour Beach 
  • Cape Freels Beach

Whale Watching and Iceberg Tours

Every season thousands of whales swim along Newfoundland and Labrador shoreline. Twillingate, Fogo Island and Musgrave Harbour are some of the best places to watch whales. There are many different species of whales in the ocean. You can experience these whales from the shoreline or on a boat tour. 

  • Twillingate adventure tours
  • Twillingate Island Boat Tours
  • Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
  • Rock Adventures Canoe and Kayak Tour

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

Historic Sites and Buildings

The Central Region features many Historic sites and artifacts that date back hundreds of years. These historic sites and monuments include

  • North Atlantic Aviation Museum 
  • Beothuk Interpretation Centre 
  • Long Point Lighthouse
  • Miners’ Museum in Baie Verte
  • Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
  • Dover Fault Interpretation Site
  • Terra Nove Nationa Park
  • Tilting National Historic Site

Camping, Parks and Eco-Tourism

There are many public camping grounds, parks and beaches in Central Newfoundland. Most parks have trails, beaches, ponds, marshes and forests stretching miles. These areas are some of Newfoundland and Labrador most diverse ecosystems. The central region is the island’s center, and you can find many native animals here. 

These are some of the best Camping, Parks and Eco-Tourism sites you can visit.

  • Gander River at Gander Bay
  • Terra Nove Nationa Park
  • Exploits River
  • Catamaran Park
  • Middle Ridge Wildlife Reserve
  • Beothuck Family Park

Top Places to Eat 

  • Bumblebee Bight Inn and Brewery
  • Marie’s Motel & Restaurant
  • By The Sea Inn & Cafe
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