"Whale Watching: An Absolute awsome experience:

One of the most sought after experiences is watching and feeling the presence of these mystical, majestic 400-500 ton Humpback / Beluga Whales. Take a trip on a zodiac and spend precious moments with these very intelligent whales who enjoy the company of people who respect them and will not harm them.

Click here for more pictures and information about our best whale/dolphin touring companies in our area

Just imagine the Titanic's Massive Ship coming into contact with one of these enormous pieces of ice that 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 . These icebergs are thousands of years old and provide breath-taking shapes & colour that you will always remember.

For more pictures of icebergs, please click here.

A MUST SEE!  Live Theatre offers audiences the finest plays that explore current and controversial issues which seek  to   portray the culture and character of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

See www.risingtidetheatre.com for more information! then click here...

The Cape is located less than 2 km from Bonavista and contains The Dungeon and further up the road is the Lighthouse.

The Cape is 2 km of grassland and pasture that drops off where the ocean has caressed the land into large cliffs. It truly is stunning with the many wildflowers and farm animals out and about.

Click Here for More ...

This is a huge Sea Cave, known as the Dungeon 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.

Click Here for More ...

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.

Located about 5 kms from Bonavista, the original Bonavista 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 on a beautiful large ship called the Mathew. Now we have a locally-crafted replica of the Matthew on display in Bonavista. Visitors can go aboard and experience the ship from top to bottom. There are sailor's and rats on board (waxed) so real life one feels like talking with them.

There are more that 6 miles of rope in the rigging of the Matthew. Guests will enjoy the Interpretation Centre, guided tours of the Mathew, plays and Matilda a local shop for great gifts to bring home.

Rated one of the top 30 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.

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.

Susie's Cafe - Experience rural life and friendly service, enjoy traditional Newfoundland food and fresh lobster, crab, home-cooked fresh daily, while enjoying the scenic beauty of Blackhead Bay, home of whales and icebergs. Open May'till Sept 445-2032..please click here