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Before you go
Your trip to St. Anthony.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
St. Anthony – Newfoundland and Labrador about 1075 km from St. John's
How to get there
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St. Anthony Airport (YAY) Seal Cove · 45 km
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Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) Deer Lake · 435 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Along Route 430, about 435 km from Deer Lake Airport and 370 km from Rocky Harbour. St. Anthony Airport receives regional flights.
How many days
Two days: one for L'Anse aux Meadows and Norstead, another for the town.
When to go
From June to September, with the historic site and museums open; May and June for iceberg chances.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for getting there and for visiting the Viking sites.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in St. Anthony
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Morning
L'Anse aux Meadows
Go early to the L'Anse aux Meadows site; visit the visitor centre and the reconstructed sod houses.
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Afternoon
Norstead and Fishing Point
Stop by Norstead and return to St. Anthony for late-afternoon views at Fishing Point.
2 days in St. Anthony
Day 1
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All day
Viking sites
Spend the day between L'Anse aux Meadows and Norstead, leaving time for the site's coastal trail.
Day 2
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Morning
Grenfell
Visit Wilfred Grenfell’s house and the interpretation centre in downtown St. Anthony.
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Afternoon
Fishing Point
Climb the stairs at Fishing Point to see the sea, seasonal icebergs and the lighthouse.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilfred Grenfell?
An English doctor who, from 1892, established hospitals, schools and cooperatives for the coastal communities of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Where to see icebergs in St. Anthony?
From Fishing Point, the headland at the harbour entrance. Icebergs typically pass from May to June.
What is the distance from St. Anthony to L'Anse aux Meadows?
About 50 km, roughly a 45-minute drive.
How do you get to St. Anthony?
By car along Route 430 from Deer Lake or from Gros Morne, or by regional flights.