Newfoundland Road Trip (St. John's to Gros Morne)
Vikings, fjords and the edge of the continent.
Across the island of Newfoundland from the colourful capital of St. John's to the fjords of Gros Morne National Park, this route packs Viking history, tableland geology and raw Atlantic coast into one of Canada's most distinctive drives. Allow a full week to do it justice.
Flying in? This route starts in St. John's — pick up wheels at the airport.
Rent a Car in St. John'sBest Time to Drive
June to early October; icebergs peak June, whales July to August.
How Many Days
5-7 days with overnights in St. John's, Twillingate and Gros Morne.
Where to Stay
St. John's two nights, Twillingate one, Gros Morne two.
Drive this route
A rental car, stops to sleep and roadside cover.
The route, stop by stop
- 1
St. John's & Cape Spear
StartNorth America's easternmost city and its easternmost point — Jellybean Row and the Cape Spear lighthouse.
- 2
Bonavista & the puffins
300 kmCape Bonavista's lighthouse and puffin colony on the Discovery Trail.
- 3
Twillingate icebergs
430 kmIceberg alley — boat tours to floating bergs in early summer.
- 4
Gros Morne National Park
700 kmFjord cruises, the Tablelands' rust-coloured mantle rock and Gros Morne mountain.
- 5
L'Anse aux Meadows
850 km (detour)Optional far-north detour to the reconstructed Viking settlement — a UNESCO site.
