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Before you go
Your trip to Red Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Red Bay – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Red Bay and southern Labrador about 535 km from St. John's
How to get there
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Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX) Blanc-Sablon · 85 km
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Terminal da balsa de Blanc-Sablon Blanc-Sablon · 80 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 80 km from the Blanc-Sablon ferry terminal and airport via Route 510. There is no continuous road to St. John’s; the distance given is as the crow flies.
How many days
One day for the visitor centre, Saddle Island and Tracey Hill; another half day for the Point Amour lighthouse.
When to go
From mid‑June to early September, when the historic site and the boat to Saddle Island operate.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to get around on Route 510.
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 Red Bay
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Morning
Whaling station
Visit the visitor centre and take the boat to Saddle Island to see the Basque ruins.
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Afternoon
Tracey Hill
Climb the boardwalk on Tracey Hill for views of the bay and the village.
2 days in Red Bay
Day 1
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All day
Red Bay
Do the visitor centre, Saddle Island and Tracey Hill.
Day 2
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Morning
Point Amour
Return via Route 510 to the Point Amour lighthouse and climb the tower.
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Afternoon
Pinware and L'Anse Amour
Stop at the Pinware River viewpoints and the burial monument at L'Anse Amour.
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
What to see in Red Bay?
The Basque whaling station visitor centre, the ruins on Saddle Island and the view from Tracey Hill.
Why is Red Bay a UNESCO site?
For the remains of the 16th‑century Basque whaling station, on land and on the bay floor.
How far is Blanc-Sablon from Red Bay?
About 80 km, roughly a 1‑hour drive.
How do you get to Saddle Island?
By boat, a short crossing from the dock near the visitor centre in summer.