Let the whales watch you on your vacation! For more pictures of whales, please click here.

Bird watching is another great pastime. While walking along trails you can expect to see a wide variety of birds. Our vast coastline and rugged terrain is the ideal nesting place for several bird species. Native birds include; Artic Tern, Dovelie, Northern Fulmar, Promarine Jaeger and many others including of course, the Atlantic Puffin.

Known as "The Root Cellar Capital of Newfoundland & Labrador", Elliston has more than 130 root cellars. The oldest dates back to 1839. Root cellars are used to keep food cool in the summer and prevent freezing in winter. Water, bread, butter, milk, cream, meat and vegetables are stored in the cellars. Some cellars are open to the public for viewing.

This is a huge Sea Cave, 250 meters wide and 15 meters deep, that has been formed over hundreds of years. The roof collapsed in on itself at some unknown point in the past. It is possible to stand on a special viewing platform and look down into the "Dungeon". The two original Sea Cave openings are easily viewed.

These massive pieces of ice have broken off glaciers in Greenland and Canada's Artic. They drift by Bonavista, in "Iceberg Alley", starting in May and sometimes lasting well into August each year (Mother Nature does have control of this however). These icebergs are thousands of years old and provide breath-taking shapes that you will always remember.

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Located about 5 kms from Bonavista, the original lighthouse, now a Provincial Historic Site, was built in 1843 and still stands along side a newer lighthouse. It is said that this is the first point of land that John Cabot saw when he arrived in North America in 1497. Puffins live only meters away from the lighthouse.

These special birds are 18 cm (10 inches) tall and weigh about 500 grams (1 pound). They leave the nest shortly after birth and do not return to land for almost 3 years. They eat mostly fish, can fly 88 km/hr (55 mph) and beat their wings 400 times per minute. They live about 20 years with the oldest being 29 years.

John Cabot arrived in Bonavista in 1497. A locally-crafted replica of the Matthew was built and is on display in Bonavista. Visitors can go aboard and experience the ship from top to bottom. There are more that 6 miles of rope in the rigging of the Matthew. Guests will enjoy the Interpretation Centre, guides and local shop.

Rated one of the top 10 Trails in the World, this is a 5.3 km looped trail. View seabirds, humpback whales and unique rock formations known as "Sea Stacks". This is only one of many hiking trails on the Bonavista Peninsula.

Located in Tickle Cove about 40 km from Bonavista, witness one of natures beautiful creations carved by ocean waves over hundreds of years.

This 1.7 km inside and 3.5 km outside loop trail is suitable for people of all ages.The lighthouse was built in 1893 and was automated in 1931. It is made of cast iron and was prefabricated in England.

This restored fish merchant's multi-building premises tells the story of the fishery through exhibits and multimedia displays, and also houses the community museum, noted for its genealogy collection.

This is the legacy of Gordon Bradley, Newfoundland's first federal cabinet minister after Confederation. It is a preserved outport fish merchants home and outbuildings.

Join Harvey and Sharron, owners of this traditional gathering spot in the heart of Bonavista. At your request, you and your friends will be made honourary Newfoundlanders by being "Screeched-In". This is a ceremony involving a fun and lively blend of song and the kissing of a fish ended by a fast swallow of their legendary Screech. An official certificate will be a life time memory. Enjoy the taste of fresh coffee and homemade local food that will make you mouth water. Sharon and Harvey, will introduce you to the many locals who gather to discuss the business of the day or to tell stories from years gone by. You will feel like you have always lived here in Bonavista after a visit to the coffee shop.

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Newfoundland has some of the most beautiful settings for golf in all of North America. Two courses that are close to Bonavista are The View Golf Resort, Princeton and Terra Nova Golf Resort, Port Blandford. Enjoy your time golfing while at the same time breathing in the ocean air and views that you will always remember.