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Newfoundland's Viking Trail — a 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 5-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.
5
days
908 km
distance
13.0 h
driving
25
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Iceberg alley meets whale season along the Strait of Belle Isle — bring the long lens.
- Heavy transit: day 3 (7h51) runs over 6 hours on the road. Around 5 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Deer Lake → Gros Morne
🌡 1.9–27.7°C · 🌧 ~17 rain days · ☀ 15.7h light
10:04
Boat tour on Western Brook Pondbeaches & cliffsboat tripshiking
Marvel at the fjord's dramatic cliffs and serene, deep blue waters.
90 min · Gros Morne · $58-67 adult; $26-32.50 age 12-16; $20-2
11:34
Bonne Bay Boat Tourlocal & traditionalseafoodboat trips
Spot whales and eagles while enjoying the fjord's stunning panorama.
90 min · Gros Morne · $45 adult; $19 age 12-16; $16 under 12.
13:04
Norris Pointmuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Discover heritage buildings and vibrant marine life at the aquarium.
50 min · Gros Morne
18:30
Anchor Publocal & traditional
Enjoy live music and lively traditional Newfoundland festivities.
75 min · Gros Morne · Main dishes $9-13 (pub food)
Overnight: Gros Morne
e.g. The Ocean View Hotel · Sheppard's B&B
Day 2 Around Gros Morne
🌡 1.9–27.7°C · 🌧 ~17 rain days · ☀ 15.7h light
09:00
Marine Atlanticbeaches & cliffsboat trips
Experience the rhythmic motion and sea spray on a scenic ferry ride.
50 min · Gros Morne
09:50
Rocky Harbourseafood
Enjoy local cuisine and scenic views of the park from cozy town spots.
50 min · Gros Morne
10:40
Trout Riverbeaches & cliffs
Stroll along the beach boardwalk with charming fishing village vibes.
50 min · Gros Morne
11:30
Deer Lake Regional Airportlocal & traditional
Feel the hum of aircraft and the ease of connecting flight routes.
50 min · Gros Morne
12:20
Labrador Marineboat trips
Sense the powerful journey linking distant coastal communities by ferry.
50 min · Gros Morne
open: Summer
13:10
Visitor Centremuseums & heritage
50 min · Gros Morne
Overnight: Gros Morne
e.g. The Ocean View Hotel · Sheppard's B&B
Day 3 Port au Choix → Gros Morne
🌡 5.2–22.3°C · 🌧 ~15 rain days · ☀ 15.8h light
11:37
Emergency telephone
50 min · Gros Morne
Day 4 L'Anse aux Meadows
🌡 3.6–21.0°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 16.0h light
09:41
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Sitemuseums & heritagehiking
Walk among reconstructed Viking buildings and ancient trails.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · $12
open: 9AM-5PM daily, early June-Thanksgiving, 9AM-6PM summer
10:31
Drive along the Viking Trailbeaches & cliffshiking
Enjoy breathtaking coastal and park vistas along this scenic route.
90 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
12:01
Grenfell House Museummuseums & heritage
Explore the stately home of Sir Wilfred Grenfell.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · Adults $10
open: Summer Daily 9AM-5PM, Winter M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
12:51
Grenfell Interpretation Centremuseums & heritage
Discover the history of Sir Wilfred Grenfell and the Grenfell Mission.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · Adults $10
open: Summer Daily 9AM-5PM, Winter M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
13:41
Pistolet Bay Provincial Parkbeaches & cliffs
Enjoy the sandy beach, fishing, and tranquil camping by the water.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
14:31
Scenic Pursuitboat trips
Spot whales and icebergs on exciting boat tours from Canada Bay.
90 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
open: Seasonal, M-Sa 9AM-8PM
16:01
The Norseman Restaurantlocal & traditional
Relish fresh, healthy, local, and gourmet meals without a single fry.
60 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
open: Daily noon-9PM
Day 5 Around L'Anse aux Meadows
🌡 3.6–21.0°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 16.0h light
09:00
Cow Head Lighthousehiking
Climb up for panoramic views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · Free
09:50
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve
Discover rare plants in a serene, rugged coastal ecosystem.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · Free year-round
10:40
Newfoundland and Labrador Marine Services
Feel the steady rhythm of essential ferry connections across the region.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
11:30
Norpen Bus Service
Spot the shuttle linking Corner Brook to Deer Lake.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
12:20
Provincial Airlines
Hear the hum of scheduled flights taking off and landing.
50 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
13:10
Iceberg Festival
Savor music and food while celebrating the start of iceberg season.
90 min · L'Anse aux Meadows
14:40
The Daily Catchseafood
Feast on fresh seafood, pork, and chicken dishes.
60 min · L'Anse aux Meadows · $6-12