Ferryland
Ferryland
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Rebecca T
33 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We were told about Ferryland/Irish Loop by a server in St. John's and decided to take a tour when we had seen everything in town. A great and scenic drive led to a small town on the sea. You are able to drive up to a grass parking area and then (due to construction) take an approx. 25 min walk you get to the lighthouse. Would not recommend for those who are unstable. Nice lighthouse (not housing anything/open) with rocks that you can climb/walk down to.
Written September 11, 2022
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Marie500122
Cranbrook, Canada47 contributions
Aug 2022
Staying at HOME BY THE SEA B&B and meeting with Jo. August 2022. Felt like we were on a plantation. An awesome stay. So elegant and classy line it's owner Jo. The decor was fabulous and so tasteful. It was a privilege to stay here. Am coming back. Would recommend min 2 to 3 nite stay to absorb the ambience, enjoy the gazebo at the beach. The breakfast was delicious! What a great this stay was!
Written September 7, 2022
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Brian K
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Jun 2023
Great stop to an archeological dig site. A close up encounter with NL early history of European settlers. Living history reenactors and a museum with artifacts that tell the story of Ferryland and Newfoundland
Written July 3, 2023
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Ecotrips
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Jul 2022
If you are interested in archeology and history the free guided tour of the archeological dig is very well-done.
The hike to the lighthouse has a very long uphill section, not very accessible for anyone with any mobility challenges. To get to the lighthouse you must park and walk up the long hill. The surrounding scenery is beautiful.
It is not very picnic friendly despite the option of getting food from Ferryland Picnic website as there is no shade and no place to sit. At the visitor centre it was necessary to bring some chairs outside from the museeum lecture hall to find a place in the shade to eat. Best to get sandwiches in St John's and bring them along.
Manna Bakery on the way out of town has great sandwiches and salads to go, but expect a bit of a line-up and wait for the made to order sandwiches.
The hike to the lighthouse has a very long uphill section, not very accessible for anyone with any mobility challenges. To get to the lighthouse you must park and walk up the long hill. The surrounding scenery is beautiful.
It is not very picnic friendly despite the option of getting food from Ferryland Picnic website as there is no shade and no place to sit. At the visitor centre it was necessary to bring some chairs outside from the museeum lecture hall to find a place in the shade to eat. Best to get sandwiches in St John's and bring them along.
Manna Bakery on the way out of town has great sandwiches and salads to go, but expect a bit of a line-up and wait for the made to order sandwiches.
Written July 24, 2022
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Heather B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada421 contributions
Jul 2021
We dropped in to take the drive out to the lighthouse on our trip around the Irish Loop. I fully didn't expect the scenery to be so beautiful! We didn't walk all the way out to the lighthouse as we spent too much time just taking in the view. We also visited the nearby giftshop.
I enjoyed Ferryland so much that I took a second trip out the following week, and was pleasantly surprised by two whales swimming just offshore. Absolutely must see!
I enjoyed Ferryland so much that I took a second trip out the following week, and was pleasantly surprised by two whales swimming just offshore. Absolutely must see!
Written July 28, 2021
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Jack W
Nepean245 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We visited just as the tail end of Hurricane Ernesto was lashing the peninsula. Visited the Avalon archaeological site. The road was a bit rough and narrow to the parking lot from where we the made the trek to the lighthouse. Can only imagine how beautiful the scenery would be in decent weather.
Written November 4, 2024
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wigsy
Hamilton, Canada607 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The whole area around Ferryland is magnificent. Take in the vistas from anywhere, the peninsula out to the lighthouse or from the main round. This village is a definite must see when travelling the Irish Loop as are many of the communities along this route. Also make sure you stop in a small hamlet called Brigus South just north of here. The views from the public park are amazing. It is off the beaten track but well worth it very quiet.
Written July 12, 2024
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travelhappy03
Peterborough, Canada71 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
I did not go into the archeological dig (which I hear was good) but I wanted to see what all the fuss was about regarding where they do the picnics. They were sold out for the full week I was in St. John's, so even if I wanted a picnic I could not have one, so my first observation/advice is that if you want a picnic, book it immediately upon arrival.
Picnic aside, you can walk up the hill, or dive 70% up the way on a very narrow (one car wide) road. This may be problematic for nervous drivers as the possibility of someone driving the opposite way is higher during peak times and reversing to a wider area along the side of the cliff may be intimidating to some. But -- doable!
When you get to the parking lot, walk a little further down the well marked road to where the lighthouse is. Past there is picturesque views and the ability to walk down the cliffs to the ocean. However, be careful, as the current can be strong, and the waves unpredictable. Don't get too close in high wave areas as you can easily be pulled in. I'm sure the area is just as gorgeous when everyone is having their picnic's, but I thoroughly enjoyed going around 4:30/5:000 as there was pretty much no one around and it was very peaceful. A romantic destination to those men who are looking to impress the leading ladies in their lives :)
Picnic aside, you can walk up the hill, or dive 70% up the way on a very narrow (one car wide) road. This may be problematic for nervous drivers as the possibility of someone driving the opposite way is higher during peak times and reversing to a wider area along the side of the cliff may be intimidating to some. But -- doable!
When you get to the parking lot, walk a little further down the well marked road to where the lighthouse is. Past there is picturesque views and the ability to walk down the cliffs to the ocean. However, be careful, as the current can be strong, and the waves unpredictable. Don't get too close in high wave areas as you can easily be pulled in. I'm sure the area is just as gorgeous when everyone is having their picnic's, but I thoroughly enjoyed going around 4:30/5:000 as there was pretty much no one around and it was very peaceful. A romantic destination to those men who are looking to impress the leading ladies in their lives :)
Written August 30, 2012
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Family5GetAway
St. John's, Canada323 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a beautiful, picture perfect location. We drove out from St. John’s and spent most of the day visiting the area. We started with the Colony of Avalon site and then made our way to the lighthouse for a late lunch. To get to the light house, you drive past the Colony of Avalon site and further up to a grassy area where you park your vehicle. Then you carry on by foot up a trail for about 10-15 minutes to the lighthouse itself. I would strongly recommend you wear sneakers or other footwear appropriate for such a hike. You can also pay for an ATV ride up the hill but we opted to walk ourselves as it is such a pretty trail. You can pre-order a picnic lunch from Ferryland Lighthouse Picnics, but these are very popular and need to be reserved weeks/months in advance. We were unable to reserve one for the day we were there, so brought along our own picnic and blanket. The scenery is beautiful and completely different depending on where you sit. After eating, we spent time wandering around the area and enjoying the views. We were lucky enough to see two seals bobbing around near the rocks. Earlier in the day, while still near the Colony of Avalon site, we also saw whales playing in the harbor.
Written September 14, 2018
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martomsak
Edmonton, Canada133 contributions
Jul 2016
You may travel to Ferryland to visit the lighthouse or to visit the Colony of Avalon but I suggest you stop along the way to admire the scenery. We were lucky enough to have the sun shine while we were there. The combination of blue water and partly cloudy sky with green islands and colourful buildings made this one of our favourite places. Although we tried photographs could not capture the beauty of this place.
Written August 30, 2016
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is the dinner theatre still available by sept 23?
Written September 14, 2016
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