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Before you go
Your trip to Portugal Cove South.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Portugal Cove South – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination South Avalon about 160 km from St. John's
How to get there
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St. John's International Airport (YYT) St. John's · 165 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car via Route 10, about 160 km from St. John’s, roughly 2 hours.
How many days
One day for Mistaken Point and Cape Race.
When to go
From mid-May to mid-October, during Mistaken Point’s visiting season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The road to Cape Race is unpaved.
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 Portugal Cove South
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Morning
Mistaken Point
Join the guided tour from the interpretation centre to the Mistaken Point fossils.
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Afternoon
Cape Race
Take the dirt road to the Cape Race lighthouse and the old radio station.
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 you visit Mistaken Point?
Only with a guided tour, which departs from the Portugal Cove South interpretation centre.
How far is St. John’s from Portugal Cove South?
About 160 km, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Is the road to Cape Race paved?
No, it’s unpaved, about 20 km from Route 10.
Is there accommodation in Portugal Cove South?
Few; there are also options in Trepassey, about 15 km away.