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Before you go
Your trip to Ferryland.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ferryland – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination South Avalon about 80 km from St. John's
How to get there
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St. John's International Airport (YYT) St. John's · 85 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car on Route 10, about 80 km from St. John's, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How many days
One day for the Colony of Avalon, the lighthouse and a boat trip in Witless Bay.
When to go
June to August, with the excavation underway, seabirds present and whales.
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 travel along Route 10.
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 Ferryland
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Morning
Witless Bay
Take a boat trip to the seabird islands of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.
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Afternoon
Ferryland
Visit the Colony of Avalon excavation and walk to the Ferryland 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
What to do in Ferryland?
See the Colony of Avalon excavation, walk to the lighthouse and watch for whales and icebergs from the coast.
How far is St. John's to Ferryland?
About 80 km, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
When to see whales in Ferryland?
June to August, from the coast or on boat trips in Witless Bay.
Can you see icebergs in Ferryland?
Sometimes, from late spring to early summer, depending on the year.