Great Northern Peninsula Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
northernmost landform of the island of Newfoundland in Canada
About Great Northern Peninsula
The Northern Peninsula is sparsely populated (about 25,000 people along 300 km of western coastline); weather conditions can be harsh, especially in winter, due to rugged terrain and direct exposure to westerly prevailing winds across the open Gulf of St. Lawrence. The population is declining. There are few tiny fishing villages and many wide open spaces. Pack ice jams the Strait of Belle Isle in spring and early summer as icebergs further north break up during the spring thaw and are carried by ocean currents. One may encounter summer conditions ashore and winter conditions on the ice-filled water, or even be unable to get out of the harbour due to ice jams. Polar bears occasionally arrive on the Northern Peninsula from Labrador on the ice; animals or their tracks should be reported to Pi
Top Attractions in Great Northern Peninsula
Explore the best things to see and do in Great Northern Peninsula:
- ★Cow Head Lighthouse
- ★Drive along the Viking Trail
- ★Flower's Cove Thrombolites
- ★Grenfell House Museum
- ★Grenfell Interpretation Centre
- ★Iceberg Festival
- ★Scenic Pursuit
Where to Eat in Great Northern Peninsula
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Daily Catch
- 🍴The Norseman Restaurant
Where to Stay in Great Northern Peninsula
- 🏨Burnt Cape Cabins
- 🏨Dockside Motel
- 🏨Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Haven Inn
- 🏨Marilyn's Hospitality Home
- 🏨Plum Point Motel and Restaurant
Great Northern Peninsula Travel Guide Sections
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