Looking for attractions and travel ideas near the Witless Bay Marine Ecological Reserve? With the best newfoundland povincial parks, lighthouses, and World UNESCO sites all within a one hour radius, it’s easy to see that sunrise, experience the oldest fossils on the planet, or take in your favourite activity, be it kayaking, surfing, hiking the east coast trail, checking out the beaches and sandbanks, or enjoying some bubbling bliss in one of the outdoor whale house hot tubs. Whatever you choose, we just want you to be happy.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Canada’s Atlantic Bubble which includes Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, you can enjoy restriction-free travel between these four Atlantic Canadian Provinces.
For major hiking enthusiasts, weekend walkers, and those who only come because their friends wanted them to, the East Coast Trails offer something for everyone.
The Tinker’s Point Path on the East Coast Trail also doubles as one of the best Whale Watching from Land venues along Newfoundland’s Southern Shore and Southern Avalon Peninsula.
Places like Whale House Guest House in the Witless Bay Marine Ecological Reserve protected zone offer keyless entry and self-check-in to private oceanside suites with private outdoor entrances and hot tubs overlooking humpback whale feeding grounds.
Not only does the Witless Bay Marine Ecological Reserve offer some of the best restaurants like The Fork, Captain’s Table, Pond House, and The Jigger, but
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Are you planning a visit to Newfoundland’s famous East Coast Trail? Wondering what to expect when hiking the East Coast of Newfoundland or what types of animals you may encounter along the way? This Newfoundland East Coast Trail list of Frequently Asked Questions will help you prepare for your next East Coast Trail hike and ensure you have a world-class Newfoundland East Coast Trail hiking adventure.
So you want to snowshoe to The Spout but are not interested in doing the massive march from the Goulds or Bay Bulls which can make a trip to The Spout a multi-day adventure. You’ve heard it’s possible to access The Spout via a shortcut snowshoe route in the winter that’s not part of the East Coast Trail, but where exactly is the shortcut? This is a closely guarded locals secret, but we’re about to share it with you.