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15 Unique Newfoundland Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List

Last Updated: November 23, 2022 · Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is no doubt one of Canada’s most wild and most adventurous provinces.

Care to hike on Earth’s mantle? Whale watch from clifftops? Marvel at turquoise-blue icebergs? Walk where the Vikings first arrived in North America? Escape to ice-carved fjords? Camp under the Milky Way?

Discover unique experiences and things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador in my guide!

There are so many unique things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador that one trip just might not be enough. Here are 15 unique experiences to add to your Newfoundland and Labrador bucket list!

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Unique Things to Do in Newfoundland and Labrador
1. Walk on Earth’s Mantle at The Tablelands
2. Visit the Floating Turquoise-Blue Icebergs in Iceberg Alley
3. Go on a Whale Watching Tour
4. Photograph the Largest North Atlantic Bird: Nose-Diving Gannets
5. Cruise Through Ice-Carved Glacier Fjords in Gros Morne
6. Attend the Gros Morne Theatre Festival in Summer
7. Road Trip Newfoundland’s West Coast All the Way Up to Where the Vikings First Arrived in North America
8. Stargaze with Parks Canada at Small-Town Trout River
9. See Thousands of Cute Puffins in Person!
10. Go “Mummering” with the Locals in Wintertime
11. Visit “1 of the 4 Corners of the Earth” on Fogo Island (Flat Earther’s Theory)
12. Marvel at the ‘Place of Spirits’ in the Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
13. Drive the Entire Port-au-Port Peninsula Loop Along the French Ancestor’s Route
14. Stroll Through ‘Jellybean Row’ – Colorful Rows of Homes in St. John’s Capital
15. Camp Underneath the Milky Way at Terra Nova National Park

Unique Things to Do in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Discover Newfoundland and Labrador’s wild landscapes and breathtaking nature or dive into its historical and cultural experiences with these top things to do. Whatever you choose to do in Newfoundland will no doubt be a memorable adventure!

1. Walk on Earth’s Mantle at The Tablelands

Hiking on Earth’s Mantle: The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park | Bucketlist Bri

Walk among the rubble of billion-year-old rocks that once sat in the earth’s inner core. The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park are a sight to see in person! You’ll feel like you’re exploring a barren Mars and not Newfoundland’s richly diverse landscapes!

2. Visit the Floating Turquoise-Blue Icebergs in Iceberg Alley

St. Anthony, Iceberg Alley | Photo Credit: stanthony.ca

During the summer months, stunningly pristine icebergs with turquoise-blue hues come to float down what’s famously nicknamed ‘Iceberg Alley.’ You can take a boat tour to get up close to these giants or kick up the level of adventure and go kayaking!

3. Go on a Whale Watching Tour

Newfoundland has some of the best whale-watching experiences | PC: Canva

Newfoundland offers world-class whale-watching opportunities unlike anywhere else. Go at peak season in the summer, when whales come to feed in packs and visit small towns that dot much of Newfoundland’s coastline.

4. Photograph the Largest North Atlantic Bird: Nose-Diving Gannets

Road Tripping the Port au Port Peninsula and Boutte du Cap St. George in Western Newfoundland and Labrador #newfoundland #roadtrip #adventure #travel // www.bucketlistbri.com
A gannet up-close | Bucketlist Bri

Gannets are seabirds that just happen to be North Atlantic’s largest. Watch as they suddenly plummet nose-first into the ocean to feed alongside the seals and whales that visit the coastlines. And don’t forget your camera’s best zoom lens!

5. Cruise Through Ice-Carved Glacier Fjords in Gros Morne

Western Brook Pond Fjord | Photo Credit: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism

The Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is not to be missed on your bucket list of things to do. The park has countless trails and hikes.

But one activity, in particular, will take you on a boat tour through massive glacier-carved fjords, finally leading you on an adventurous hike up the cliff to peer back at the dramatic view.

6. Attend the Gros Morne Theatre Festival in Summer

If you’re traveling Newfoundland and Labrador in the summer, a world-renown cultural festival occurs across a span of four months; hosting cultural experiences, evening entertainment, live music, and world-famous theatrical shows in the small town of Cow Head.

Plan your excursions around this unique Newfoundland experience so you don’t miss out! Check it out on TripAdvisor here.

7. Road Trip Newfoundland’s West Coast All the Way Up to Where the Vikings First Arrived in North America

L’Anse aux Meadows (Vikings Heritage Site)| PC: Canva

Cow Head is but just one of the many remote small towns that speckle Newfoundland’s craggy western coastline.

Taking a road trip from the ferry port at Port-aux-Basques all the way up to L’Anse Aux Meadows in the north will take up to 10 hours one-way, but that doesn’t include frequent stops to explore around the remote towns, harbors, hikes, waterfalls, and much more.

What’s more, L’Anse Aux Meadows is where the Vikings first touched down in North America! Make it all the way here and you’ll be taken aback by the past of this archaeological Norse site.

8. Stargaze with Parks Canada at Small-Town Trout River

Van Life Journal Week 6: Newfoundland! Bucketlist Bri
After it got dark we were told not to use our white lights from phones, etc., because it ruins our night vision. Stargazing with Parks Canada | Bucketlist Bri

With Newfoundland and Labrador being so wild and remote, there’s no better place than here to enjoy a bit of stargazing. While you can stargaze on your own nearly anywhere, search for an official stargazing event with Parks Canada to enjoy a night of hot cocoa and storytelling, as you learn how to map out the constellations above.

9. See Thousands of Cute Puffins in Person!

Puffins | PC: Canva

Seeing puffins in Newfoundland is a must! After all, they are the province’s official bird. Puffin watching is best during the sprawling summer season when thousands of birds dot the small islands off the eastern coast for breeding. The best place to see puffins from land is at Elliston, Bonavista, and Marberley.

10. Go “Mummering” with the Locals in Wintertime

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Mummering is a centuries-old Newfoundland tradition of dressing up in albeit strange and weird masks and costumes to visit homes around the town during the Christmas holidays. You’ll likely see Mummer figurines in plenty of souvenir shops during your travels in Newfoundland.

11. Visit “1 of the 4 Corners of the Earth” on Fogo Island (Flat Earther’s Theory)

Fogo Island “Flat Earth Corner” | PC: thestar.com

There’s a legit Museum of the Flat Earth located on one of Newfoundland’s most famous islands: Fogo Island. Flat Earthers believe that Brimstone Head on Fogo Island is one of the four corners of the flat earth.

Fogo Island, as you may know, is also home to the luxurious and sustainable Fogo Island Inn.

12. Marvel at the ‘Place of Spirits’ in the Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador

2 Week West Coast Newfoundland Itinerary | Bucketlist Bri
Torngat Mountains | Photo Credit: @davebrosha

The Torngat Mountains National Park is truly an adventurer’s destination. “Mountains, fjords, and polar bears” are the prize attraction to this Inuit land also known as the Place of Spirits (for ‘Tongait’ meaning place of spirits in the Inuktitut language). I couldn’t imagine a more pristine location to go marvel at earth’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

13. Drive the Entire Port-au-Port Peninsula Loop Along the French Ancestor’s Route

Road Tripping the Port au Port Peninsula and Boutte du Cap St. George in Western Newfoundland and Labrador #newfoundland #roadtrip #adventure #travel // www.bucketlistbri.com
Four à pains at Boutte du Cap (French Ancestor’s Route) | Bucketlist Bri

Fancy waterfalls, dramatic coastline, remote towns, and fresh French bread? Then take a scenic road trip drive around the Port-au-Port Peninsula on Newfoundland’s western coast.

This route is dubbed the French Ancestor’s Route for its rich French influence and Acadian heritage.

14. Stroll Through ‘Jellybean Row’ – Colorful Rows of Homes in St. John’s Capital

Jellybean Row, St. John’s, Newfoundland | PC: Newfoundland and Labrador

Vibrant and colorful, historic yet modern – that’s St. John’s! St. John’s is the sprawling capital and very much the hub of activity in Newfoundland. It’s where most of Newfoundland’s population resides in fact, at least over 50%, leaving the rest of Newfoundland largely remote and untouched.

Jellybean Row is a popular downtown attraction and post-card-worthy sight to see with all the colorful rows of houses glaring back at you. What’s your favorite jellybean color?

15. Camp Underneath the Milky Way at Terra Nova National Park

Terra Nova National Park | PC: Parks Canada

Terra Nova National Park was the very first national park in Newfoundland. Its aim is to preserve the rich wildlife and boreal forest that inhabits this land. But that doesn’t mean you can’t experience its natural beauty for yourself!

Indeed, those who enjoy hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities are welcome. Terra Nova is the perfect spot to finally go camping in a Canadian oTENTik cabin tent or their newest Ôasis water droplet-dome.

I hope these things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador have fueled your wanderlust enough to visit and take part in the wild experience! Have you ever traveled to Newfoundland and Labrador? Psst. If you go, watch out for moose!

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Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨ 💻 WORKIN Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨

💻 WORKING ONLINE
While not all nomads/remote workers have online-specific jobs, it’s the easiest way to sustain an income for full-time or long-term travel. Here are some jobs you can do as a digital nomad!

• Blogging (This is what I do full-time!)
• Content Creation / Brand Sponsorship
• Virtual Assisting
• Social Media Management
• YouTube or Podcasting
• Graphic / Web Design
• Coding / Development
• Photography / Videography
• Freelance Writing (How I started)
• Marketing / Amazon FBA / Ecommerce

📍PICKING YOUR DIGITAL NOMAD DESTINATION
There are many countries out there offering digital nomad visas, but you don’t even need one to just travel as a tourist and stay in-country for 30, 60, 90, or 180 days. Nomads go everywhere as long as there’s a Wi-Fi connection, some countries you may consider are Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, Vietnam, Croatia, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, and beyond! Even lesser-known places such as Namibia are starting to offer nomad visas to entice long-term travelers to visit.

🏡 FINDING HOUSING ABROAD
Read my blog post for the full guide on this, but basically, check local Facebook groups for renting local housing for extended stays and then use Airbnbs for shorter stays or to negotiate longer contracts with the owner. There are even more “nomad rental websites” these days to make finding accommodation even easier. Don’t overlook co-living/working spaces too like Selina where the digital nomad community tends to congregate.

💛 EXPLORING LOCALLY/RESPONSIBLY
As always, be mindful and respectful when you visit these communities. Many small towns are struggling with rapid growth and overdevelopment so be mindful of your choices of where you stay, how you spend your money, and who you support.

My best advice + detailed guides are all on the blog, free for you to use! Let me know if you have any questions about digital nomad life! 

Lastly, don’t overthink it. Moving countries isn’t as intimidating as you may think! It’s become second nature for us now after several years! 🐈‍⬛💃🌎✨
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover t I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover this incredible country beyond the resorts and beaches, having lived temporarily in 5 out of the 32 Mexican states (Nayarit, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and now Baja California Sur) as a digital nomad who’s been slow traveling/living in and out of Mexico since 2018. 

There is so, so much cultural and natural beauty in Mexico — I wish more people could experience this country for themselves and not through the eyes of the media.

***Please visit Mexico as a digital nomad (or tourist in general) responsibly and mindfully. Stay local, eat local, drink local, shop local, support local. Leave No Trace and be conscious of your choices and impact!*** 

Here are the cities/towns we’ve slow traveled/lived in for extended stays.

• Oaxaca City — a colorful, historic open museum rich in indigenous culture and gastronomy 
• San Cristóbal de las Casas — an endearing pueblo mágico in the Chiapas Highlands
• La Paz — the capital city of BCS teeming with marine life, diving, fish tacos, and desert vibes
• San Pancho — an eco-conscious town in Nayarit famous for its sunsets and community
• Tulum — no introduction needed (and I wouldn’t go back here as a nomad due to overdevelopment)

Other great cities/towns/destinations for digital nomads are:

• Guadalajara (state of Jalisco)
• Santiago de Querétaro (state of Querétaro)
• San Miguel de Allende or Guanajuato City (state of Guanajuato)
• Playa del Carmen (state of Quintana Roo)
• Valladolid or Mérida (state of Yucatán)
• México City/CDMX (state of México)
• Sayulita (state of Nayarit)
• Puerto Vallarta (state of Jalisco)
• Puerto Escondido (state of Oaxaca)

I’d love to know what you think about Mexico and where you’ve been in the comments! 🇲🇽💛

And for the detailed guide of 13 places to live/visit, read my blog @bucketlistbri .com (just type in “places to live mexico” in the quick search bar if you can’t find the post under my “Mexico” category).

#mexicomagico #digitalnomad #visitmexico #livingabroad #fulltimetravel #mexicotravel #mexicodestinations #nomadadigital #nomada #mexicomaravilloso #slowtravelling #mindfultravel
PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will f PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will follow you around the world until you face them no matter how much you travel or move countries 🙃 

I know I’m not the only one that feels restless at times and idolizes moving to a new region/country/continent to shake my feelings of anxiety or self-doubt or fear! (Also, I tend to think about moving to another country even when I just moved to a new one 😅)

I know because I have lived abroad for 8+ years. I used to try to drown out my icky feelings and past traumas with lots of alcohol but now I carry them with me like I do my mismatched socks — they add to the quirkiness and remind me I don’t have to be, and am not, perfect. 

And that life is more interesting that way, anyway. 

Anddd that most importantly, whenever I get lost, I can and will be found again — I just may look and think differently after new adventures but I am still loved and never lost forever 🧦 ✨💛 

In sum, whether you travel full-time or not, take care of yourself ✨💛

#nomadness #nomadlife #lifeofadventure #livingabroad #fulltimetravel #offbeattravel #remoteworklife #homeawayfromhome #slowtravelstories #mentalhealthawarness
The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri: 💛 P The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri:

💛 Paul
😻 Yoda
🌍 Traveling & adventuring
👩🏼‍💻 Blogging & writing

Among other things like nature, photography, reading, animals, journaling, art, playing Zelda/games, dancing/music, culture/languages, enjoying rly good food and drinks! 😋 

What about you? What recharges you?? 

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🌋 ARENAL // LA FORTUNA (2 days)
- Hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park
- Indulge in a local chocolate/coffee tour (s/o to @northfieldscafe)
- Go on a wildlife safari float (s/o to Raúl for pura vida vibes!)
- Lounge in natural hot springs (highly recommend the budget-friendly Relax Termalitas in Fortuna)
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Check out the Butterfly Conservatory

🦥 QUEPOS // MANUEL ANTONIO (2-3 days)
- Take a guided or DIY tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Chill out on the Espadilla beach
- Explore the cute towns
- Watch for wildlife in the trees!

🌿 MONTEVERDE // SANTA ELENA (2 days)
- Visit/hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Go ziplining
- Birdwatching on a canopy tour
- Monteverde coffee tour
- Do a nature night walk

My sister and I surprised our mom with this bucket list trip on her birthday, and we had a blast! 🥹

Send this itinerary to someone you know who has always wanted to go to Costa Rica 🦋💛✨🌿🦜🐒

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Swimming with the biggest fish in the world is a q Swimming with the biggest fish in the world is a quite a humbling experience, and one that’s been at the top of my bucket list for ages! 🥺

Right now is prime whale shark season in La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico, so Paul and I made sure to go before we jetted off to see family for the holidays! I’m still in awe of these gentle giants and the fact that we got to swim alongside them!

Read all about the best whale shake tours in La Paz + ethical whale shark tourism in my latest blog post! Link in bio 💛

Send this to a friend who loves whale sharks! 🐳🦈

#whalesharks #lapaz #bajacaliforniasur #ethicaltravel #responsibletravel #ecotourism #golapaz #mexicotravel #bucketlist #seaofcortez
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