Clarenville–Bonavista
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Clarenville–Bonavista
Locals say Bonavista Peninsula
Where the ocean meets the rock, and tradition holds fast.
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Welcome to the Bonavista Peninsula, where the ocean is never far and the community is warm. Whether you're here for the icebergs, the history, or just a good feed of fish and brewis, you'll find a home among us. Come for a visit, stay for a song.
Clubs for Clarenville–Bonavista
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The room
One room for everyone around Clarenville–Bonavista. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Clarenville–Bonavista. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Historic lighthouse at Cape Bonavista, a symbol of Newfoundland.
- Ryan Premises National Historic Site Restored fishing premises in Bonavista.
- Matthew Legacy Replica of John Cabot's ship, docked in Bonavista.
- Skerwink Trail Scenic coastal trail near Trinity.
- Terra Nova National Park National park with hiking, camping, and boating.
- Trinity Historic Sites The town of Trinity with its 18th-century buildings.
- Outdoors Hike the Skerwink Trail
- Outdoors Whale watching from Cape Bonavista
- With kids Visit the Matthew
- With kids Explore Ryan Premises
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love Lighthouses
- Locals love Fishing stages
Through the year
- Bonavista Days August Community festival in Bonavista with parades, music, and family fun.
- Trinity's Rising Tide Festival July Music and arts festival set in the historic town of Trinity.
- Clarenville Winter Carnival February Winter activities, snow sculptures, and community events.
- New-Wes-Valley Fisherman's Festival July Celebrates the fishing heritage with boat races and fish dinners.
- Trinity Pageant July-August Outdoor historical drama performed in Trinity each summer.
Maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters, often foggy and windy. The best time to be out is summer, especially July and August. Best: July and August for icebergs, whales, and warmest temperatures.
Talk like a local
- “b'y”
- Friend or buddy, as in 'How's she goin' b'y?'
- “whadda ya at?”
- How are you?
- “sure”
- Yes or okay, often used as a filler.
- “mudder/fadder”
- Mother or father.
Getaways
- Avalon Peninsula Historic sites, the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, and more.
- Gander Aviation history and a lively town centre.
- St. John's Signal Hill, colourful row houses, and a vibrant nightlife.
- Burin Peninsula Rugged coastline and small outports.
Local flavour
Teams
- Clarenville Caribous Newfoundland Senior Hockey League
Also rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens
Eat and drink
- Fish and Brewis Salt cod and hard bread, a traditional Newfoundland dish.
- Toutons Fried bread dough, often served with molasses.
- Jigg's Dinner A boiled dinner with salt meat, cabbage, carrots, and pease pudding.
- Cod Cheeks A delicacy from the fish's cheek, pan-fried and savoured.
- Bakeapple Jam Jam made from cloudberries, a local berry.
- Screech A dark rum, famously associated with Newfoundland.
Where people go
- Outports Small, isolated fishing villages that dot the coastline, preserving a traditional way of life.
- Lighthouses Historic lighthouses like Cape Bonavista, guiding mariners for centuries.
- Fishing Stages Wooden structures where fish are processed, still seen in working harbours.
- Icebergs Massive ice formations drifting offshore in late spring, a stunning natural sight.
- Whale Watching Humpback and minke whales frequent the waters, a popular attraction.
- Historic Sites Ryan Premises in Bonavista, a National Historic Site, and other heritage buildings.
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Nearby
Every areaAvalon PeninsulaNewfoundland and LabradorWhere the Atlantic meets ancient rockGanderNewfoundland and LabradorWhere the runway meets the rockSt. John'sNewfoundland and LabradorThe colourful capital of the RockBurin PeninsulaNewfoundland and LabradorWhere the sea shapes the soulCentral NewfoundlandNewfoundland and LabradorWhere the sea meets the rock and the people are warmGrand Falls-WindsorNewfoundland and LabradorWhere the river runs deep and the welcome is warmer.
Rural Division No. 7, NL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.