Baccalieu Trail
This extraordinary drive begins (if approaching from St. John’s) either on Veteran’s Memorial Highway, if accessed via the Trans-Canada Highway, or through the communities at the heart of Conception Bay, if driving the more scenic route via Holyrood. The Avalon Barrens give way to sheltered harbours and hills that seem to bubble up from the earth itself. On the western side of the route, major towns such as Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace, and Carbonear, are the major service centres for the area. At the northwest extremity of the Baccalieu Trail, lies Grates Cove, reputed landing site for John Cabot during his journeys to the New World. From Grates Cove, the route heads south, through the Three Hearts (Heart’s Content, Heart’s Desire, Heart’s Content), eventually arriving at the curiously named community of Dildo. Inland, lies Whitbourne the province’s oldest community established off the coastline.
If you're planning a visit to the Baccalieu Trail, please visit the NewfoundlandLabrador.com Itinerary Planner.
Product News And Developing Stories
If you are a travel trade professional, travel writer, or media producer, please contact Andrew Hiscock, Tourism Development Officer, for more details on the below and much much more!
New Programming at Rose Manor Inn: The Rose Manor Inn in Harbour Grace has a variety of amazing experiences that pair excellently with their 4.5 star accommodations. These include High Tea, Murder Mysteries, tours, and much, much more. The owners of Rose Manor Inn are amongst the most creative experience developers in the region, so keep an eye out for what they launch next! For more information, please visit http://www.rosemanorinn.com/.
New Accommodations in Dildo: The owners of Dildo Boat Tours & Adventures are opening new accommodations in late spring, 2018. The Dildo Boat House Inn will feature 7 rooms (of which 2 are king deluxe), the new Music & Friends Cafe, and a private wharf from which the boat tours will depart. For more information on these developments, please visit: http://dildoboathouse.com/.
New Programming from Coastal Cottages: The owner of Coastal Cottages is launching new programming in 2018. This will feature Shed Experiences and Ugly Stick Workshops, scheduled events running the tourism season. Please visit http://www.coastalcottages.ca/ for scheduling and more information.
Photos 1 and 2 copyright NL Tourism. Photos 3, 5, 6 copyright NL Tourism and Barrett and MacKay Photo. Photo 4 copyright NL Tourism and Dennis Minty.
Travel Stories
The Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland regularly works with travel media to discover our region. We assist in itinerary planning, story development, and logistics for qualified and approved visiting travelling media. If you are a travel writer or media producer and want to make Eastern Newfoundland your next great travel story, please contact Andrew Hiscock for more information about Eastern Newfoundland's tourism products and our Travel Media program.
Below is a sample of some travel stories to feature the Baccalieu Trail!
Calgary Herald: Canada's Most Romantic Province
Canada's History: Settlers and Seafarers
Canadian Living: The Fairy Folklore of Newfoundland
Cutlery Chronicles: How to spend 3 days in the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland’s East coast
Daily Echo: Find Paradise in Newfoundland
Dinky Guide: Journey to Heart’s Content in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Discover NL: Cupids Legacy Centre
Discover NL: Perchance Theatre
Discover NL: Toutons and Tunes
Discover NL: Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador
Feast An Edible Road Trip: Checking In To The Doctor's House
Feast An Edible Road Trip: Eating A Meal From This Rock
Feast An Edible Road Trip: Grates Cove: A Tale of Stacked Rocks and Jambalaya
Feast An Edible Road Trip: The Best Small Town Names Are In Newfoundland
Go Eat Do: A Place to Stay: The Doctor's House Inn and Spa
Go Eat Do: A Valentine's Day Drive In Newfoundland and Labrador
Go Eat Do: With a Local: Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
Huffington Post: 150 Years of Transatlantic Communications in Newfoundland and Labrador
Luxe Beat Mag: Chef Chris Chafe At The Doctor’s House Inn And Spa, Newfoundland
A Luxury Travel Blog: Top 10 tips for visiting Newfoundland – the edge of the world
Mallory On Travel: Harbour Lights, Lighthouses, and Places Alight in Newfoundland
Saveur: How To Drink Your Way Down The Craft Beer Trail in Newfoundland, Canada
Spoked Traveller: Theatre in Newfoundland
The Star: Along Newfoundland’s East Coast, creativity lurks in every corner
Suitcase and Heels: Excursion Around the Bay: Brigus and Cupids
Suitcase and Heels: Newfoundland Road Trips: Guide to the Baccalieu Trail
Toque and Canoe: Running Late in Newfoundland
Travel2Next: Newfoundland Food and Traditions
Vacay.ca: Avalon Peninsula Steals Your Heart
Westjet Magazine: A Taste of Newfoundland Cuisine
Westjet Magazine: What to Do On a Fall Trip to St. John’s, Newfoundland