Trinity Things to do

Newfoundland Travel Guide

Things to Do in
Trinity

Skerwink Trail, Rising Tide Theatre, whale watching, heritage walk, and Two Whales Coffee.

Trinity is the most beautifully preserved historic outport in Atlantic Canada a small community on the Bonavista Peninsula where the 18th and 19th centuries are genuinely present in the architecture and the rhythm of summer life. Here is everything worth doing.

Top Things to Do in Trinity

Top 35 Trail in North America
Skerwink Trail

5.3 km coastal loop, 1.5-2 hours, moderate. Trailhead on Rocky Hill Road, Port Rexton. Ranked in the top 35 trails in North America and Europe. Dramatic sea cliffs, sea stacks, eagle sightings, and humpback whales in Trinity Bay in summer. Free.

Summer Theatre
Rising Tide Theatre

Trinity’s celebrated summer theatre company performing living history in unique venues throughout the town outdoor stages in historic lanes and working buildings. Summer season June through August. Book ahead for weekend performances.

Heritage Walk
Trinity Historic District

Walk Trinity’s extraordinary 18th and 19th century buildings saltbox houses, merchant premises, fishing stages, and churches, all remarkably intact. The Trinity Historical Society offers guided heritage walks in summer season. The town itself is entirely free to explore on foot.

Living Heritage
Green Family Forge

A working demonstration of traditional blacksmithing in a restored historic forge. One of the most evocative living heritage experiences in the province demonstrating the metalworking skills that were essential to 19th-century outport life.

Whale Watching and Kayaking
Trinity Eco-Tours

Whale watching tours, sea kayaking tours, and Zodiac iceberg tours operating from Trinity harbour. You can speed along in an inflatable Zodiac exploring icebergs, whales, and wildlife. Also harbour kayak tours with views of waterfalls, arches, and caves.

Essential Stop
Two Whales Coffee + Port Rexton Brewing

Two Whales Coffee: adjacent to the Skerwink trailhead in Port Rexton. Morning coffee and pastries before the hike. Port Rexton Brewing Company (6 Ship Cove Road): nationally recognized brewery for post-hike food and drinks.

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The Perfect Trinity Day

Morning: Two Whales Coffee then Skerwink Trail (2 hrs). Afternoon: Trinity Heritage Walk and Green Family Forge. Evening: Rising Tide Theatre performance and dinner at the Twine Loft (57 High Street, Trinity). This single day covers the best of what makes the Bonavista Peninsula extraordinary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Skerwink Trail (free, top 35 in North America), Rising Tide Theatre (book ahead), Trinity Heritage Walk (free), Green Family Forge, Trinity Eco-Tours whale watching and kayaking, Two Whales Coffee, and Port Rexton Brewing Company.
Approximately 260 km about 2 hours 55 minutes via Trans-Canada and Route 230.
5.3 km coastal loop, top 35 trails in North America, trailhead on Rocky Hill Road, Port Rexton. Free, 1.5-2 hours, moderate difficulty.

Visiting the Bonavista Peninsula?

Book your rental car early. No public transport reaches Trinity or Port Rexton.

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