Port au Port Peninsula Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About Port au Port Peninsula
Called Port of Rest by 16th-century Basque fishermen, Port au Port was a site of French and Basque seasonal fisheries for hundreds of years. Eventually, some of the fisherfolk began to stake out homesteads on the peninsula and in the area. This entire area of settlement became known as the "French Shore", with Port au Port as one of the heavily settled areas. With its Roman Catholic traditions, Francophone culture, and excellent music and theatre festivals, the Port au Port region has made a name for itself in presenting a full cultural experience as well as spectacular views of cliffs, rocky beaches, whales and birds.
Top Attractions in Port au Port Peninsula
Explore the best things to see and do in Port au Port Peninsula:
- ★Cape St. George
- ★Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Grotto
- ★Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and Museum
- ★The Gravels
Where to Eat in Port au Port Peninsula
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Capeside Diner
- 🍴Mainland Takeout
- 🍴Olivers Restaurant
- 🍴Tea By The Sea
Where to Stay in Port au Port Peninsula
- 🏨Inn at the Cape.
- 🏨Zenzville Campgrounds
Port au Port Peninsula Travel Guide Sections
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