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Before you go
Your trip to Mary's Harbour.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Mary's Harbour – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Red Bay and southern Labrador about 575 km from St. John's
How to get there
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Mary's Harbour Airport (YMH) 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, via Highway 510, about 2 hours from Red Bay. It has a regional airport. There is no continuous road to St. John’s; the distance given is as the crow flies.
How many days
One or two days, with one night in Battle Harbour.
When to go
Mid-June to early September, during the Battle Harbour season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to reach it. Within Battle Harbour everything is done on foot.
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 Mary's Harbour
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Morning
Boat to Battle Harbour
Take the daily boat from Mary’s Harbour and cross to Battle Harbour, watching for whales and icebergs.
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Afternoon
Battle Harbour
Walk through the warehouses, the wharf and the village church with a guide.
2 days in Mary's Harbour
Day 1
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All day
Battle Harbour
Cross by boat and spend the day among the island’s historic buildings and trails.
Day 2
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Morning
Island trails
Hike along the island’s coast before the return boat to Mary’s Harbour.
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
How do I get from Mary’s Harbour to Battle Harbour?
By boat, with one departure per day in season and a crossing of about 1 hour.
How far is Red Bay from Mary’s Harbour?
About a 2-hour drive on Highway 510.
Does Mary’s Harbour have an airport?
Yes — a regional airport with flights to other Labrador communities.
Can I take my car to Battle Harbour?
No. Cars stay in Mary’s Harbour and the island is explored on foot.