TRINITY, TRINITY BAY

Digital Map of Trinity Courtesy of www.townoftrinity.com

🗺️ Getting to Trinity

Trinity is approximately 1 hour from the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1). Take the exit for Route 230 near Clarenville.

You have two driving options:

Via Route 230 (direct from Highway 1):
- Straightforward and efficient.
Via Route 230A through Clarenville:
- Slightly more scenic.
- Ideal if you plan to stop in Clarenville for supplies (larger grocery stores and a full-service NLC liquor store).
- Time difference is minimal compared to the direct route.

Once on Route 230, drive 50.8 km, then turn right onto Route 239.

Continue for 3 km, then take the left-hand turn just after the bay to enter historic Trinity.

For more details about getting to the Artisan Inn visit our GETTING HERE section.

Trinity Highlights: 🔗 Visit Explore Trinity to learn more.

Local shopping
Whale watching tours
7 Provincial Historic Sites
Rising Tide Theatre
Restaurants and cafés
Gun Hill hiking trail
- Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark Geosite
Guided historical walking tours

The following communities located on Route 239, Route 230 and Route 235 are all easily accessible from Trinity ranging from 10 minutes to 50 minutes by vehicle.

SOUTH OF TRINITY on ROUTE 239

New Bonaventure

Distance: 25 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn left onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- New Bonaventure is at the end of the road, 15.8 km from Trinity.
Highlights:
- Random Passage, Grand Seduction, and Shipping News film sets
- Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark Geosite

Fort Point

Distance: 19 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Drive 1.9 km, then turn left onto Main Road/Route 239.
- Drive 2.7 km, then turn left at Dunfield.
- Continue for 4 km.
Highlights:
- Fort Point Lighthouse and Interpretation Centre
- Peter Pan & Wendy Filming Location
- Whale spotting (during feeding months)

NORTH of TRINITY on ROUTE 230

Port Rexton/Trinity East

Cliffs of Skerwink Trail — Skerwink Trail Marieke Gow Photography

Distance: 13 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive 4.5 km (5 minutes) to Port Rexton.
- At the bright yellow gas station, turn right onto Rocky Hill Road.
- Drive 1.9 km to reach Trinity East and the start of the Skerwink Trail.
- To reach Port Rexton Brewery, turn left off Rocky Hill Road onto Station Road.
Highlights:
- Port Rexton Brewery
- Skerwink Trail
- Two Whales Vegetarian Coffee Shop

English Harbour

Distance: 19 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive 5.9 km, then turn right at the English Harbour sign.
- Drive 4.9 km to reach English Harbour.
Highlights:
- English Harbour Arts Centre
- Horsechops (great for whale watching during feeding season)

Champney’s West

Distance: 18 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive past Port Rexton, passing Two Whales Coffee Shop, and take the next right to Champney’s West.
- Stay right at the fork, drive 7.2 km.
Highlights:
- Fox Island Hiking Trail
- Champney’s West Aquarium

Port Union

Distance: 30 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Continue driving for 27.9 km (approx. 25 minutes).
Highlights:
- Murphy’s Cove Lodges Pond Trail
- The Factory Historic Site
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite

Elliston & Maberly

Atlantic Puffins — Puffins by Paul Dolk: To purchase this print visit Paul Dolk’s Website

Distance: 45 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions (from Route 230):
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive 39.7 km, then take the Route 238 turn-off on your right.
- Drive 6.3 km to reach Elliston.
Alternative (from Bonavista):
- Continue on the main road, then turn right at the Spillar’s Cove sign.
- Drive 7.1 km to reach Elliston.
Highlights:
- Home From the Sea Sealers Museum
- Sealer’s Memorial Statue
- Puffin Viewing Site
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite
- Root Cellar Capital of the World
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite

Bonavista

Distance: 45 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive 37.7 km (approx. 40 minutes) to enter Bonavista.
Highlights:
- Ryan Premises National Historic Site
- The Matthew
- Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
  - Puffin viewing in season
- Shopping
- Cape Shore Hiking Trail
- The Dungeon
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite

Spillars Cove

Distance: 49 minutes from Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 3.6 km, then turn right onto Route 230.
- Drive 37 km, then turn right at the Spillar’s Cove sign.
- Drive 2.4 km past Crewe’s Garage.
- Please park your vehicle where the pavement ends and do not attempt to drive on the dirt road. This will contribute to the erosion of a geologically significant area of our peninsula and makes it difficult for hikers to proceed safely.
Highlights:
- Spillar’s Cove Sea Stacks
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite
- Peter Pan & Wendy Filming Locations

Route 235 Communities

The Bonavista Peninsula forms a loop, with Route 235 being the opposite side of the loop to Route 230. You can visit these communities either on your way to Bonavista or on your way back. These directions are for visiting them on your way to Bonavista. We recommend avoiding Route 236, as it is a dirt road that may not be suitable for rental vehicles.

Open Hall, Red Cliff, Tickle Cove

Distance: 40 minutes from Trinity
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection, and drive 3.6 km.
- Turn left onto Route 230 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 25.3 km (21 minutes), then turn right onto Route 235.
- Drive another 25.3 km (25 minutes) to the left turn for Open Hall (a few minutes past Plate Cove East).
To reach Red Cliff: Continue driving 2.4 km (3 minutes).
To reach Tickle Cove: Continue driving 2.5 km (5 minutes).
- The turn-off for the Tickle Cove Sea Arch is a right turn just before the community’s boat slipway. If you pass the slipway, you’ve gone too far.
Highlights:
- Paul Dolk Photography Studio
- Filming locations for Grand Seduction & Severance Season 2
- Tickle Cove Sea Arch
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite

King’s Cove, Duntara & Keels

Rocky Terrain with houses and ocean — Keels

King’s Cove, Duntara & Keels

Distance: 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn
Directions:
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection, and drive 3.6 km.
- Turn left onto Route 230 at the T-intersection.
- Drive 26 km (21 minutes) to the Route 235 turn-off and turn right.
- Drive 31.6 km (28 minutes) to reach King’s Cove.
To visit Duntara: Turn left at King’s Cove and drive 5.2 km (7 minutes).
To visit Keels: Turn left at King’s Cove and drive 8.5 km (14 minutes).
Highlights:
- Lighthouse Hiking Trail in King’s Cove
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite
- Devil’s Footprints in Keels
  - Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark geosite
- Two Rooms Contemporary Art Gallery in Duntara

Upper Amherst Cove

Distance: 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn
Directions (from Route 235 communities):
- Continue driving 18 km (18 minutes) north to reach Upper Amherst Cove.
Directions (direct from Trinity):
- Take the sharp left hairpin turn at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road.
- Turn right onto Route 239 at the T-intersection, and drive 3.6 km.
- Turn right onto Route 230 and drive 30.4 km (24 minutes) to Catalina.
- Turn right onto Route 237.
- Drive 11 km (12 minutes), then turn right.
- Drive 1.8 km (2 minutes) and turn left into Upper Amherst Cove.
Highlight:
- The Bonavista Social Club (open for special events and private catering)

TRINITY

The Bonavista Peninsula is a place where music, theatre and art are sewn into the fabric of our being. Here are just a few options for where to take in quality art or experience musical or theatrical performances on the Bonavista Peninsula. Many businesses and not-for-profits announce artistic events throughout the summer season. If you are interested in what is going on be sure to ask us when you register.

RISING TIDE THEATRE

There is so much to be said about Rising Tide Theatre located in Trinity that we have created its own page under our Explore Trinity. 2018 marks the 40th year anniversary of the Theatre Company. Its director, Donna Butt, has received the order of Canada for her contribution to the arts in Canada.

Visit our Rising Tide Page to learn about

RISING TIDE SEASONS IN THE BIGHT THEATRE FESTIVAL: EVERY NIGHT JUNE – LATE SEPT

RISING TIDE NEWFOUNDLAND TRINITY PAGEANT: WED & SAT JULY-LABOUR DAY

RISING TIDE DINNER THEATRE: WED & SAT JULY-LABOUR DAY

ST. PAUL’S SUMMER CONERT SERIES

Come experience the exceptional beauty and incredible acoustics of St. Paul’s.

Admission: By donation, to be used for maintenance of the church

Upcoming Concert Dates: Wednesday July 7 – 7:00pm – The Scallywags (bluegrass, country / NFLD)

Wednesday July 31st – 7:00pm – Maureen and Friends: A Celebration of Newfoundland Music

Sunday August 4th – 7:30pm – The Ennis Sisters

TWINE LOFT ART EXHIBITS

The Twine Loft uses its walls to exhibit original Newfoundland art and a majority of the pieces are for sale. If you are not a guest of the inn or dining with us, you are welcome to come look at the art between 10am and 5:30pm when meal services are not taking place.

View our Art Exhibits page under our Restaurant section to learn more about featured artists.

PORT REXTON

10 Minutes from Trinity

TWO WHALES COFFEE SHOP

The Two Whales Coffee Shop doubles as a vegetarian restaurant and gallery space, featuring multiple exhibits, often of Newfoundland artists, throughout their operating season. They also host musical performances multiple times a month. To find out which artists are being featured or concert schedules, visit their website.

Two Whales Website

FISHER’S LOFT CONFERENCE CENTRE

The Fisher’s Loft Conference centre often hosts art exhibits in the main conference room. On occasional evenings throughout the summer authors host book readings.

Fisher’s Loft Website

ENGLISH HARBOUR

19 minutes from Trinity

ENGLISH HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE

The English Harbour Arts Centre is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of artistic and cultural education and the preservation of historic and cultural spaces. They are committed to operating an economically self-sustaining institution for the arts that provides learning opportunities for people of all ages and levels of artistic experience. Their multidisciplinary program includes art holidays, workshops, residencies, community outreach, special projects and public events. The English Harbour Arts Centre hosts various performances by some of Newfoundland’s most celebrated musicians including The Once, The Fortunate Ones, Matthew Byrne, The Ennis Sisters and many more.

Additional Links

English Harbour Arts Centre Website

PORT UNION

30 Minutes from Trinity

UNION HOUSE ARTS

Art Gallery, Workshops, Screening Room, Artist Residencies, Community Events

Union House Arts (UHA) is a new community artspace operated through the Sir William F. Coaker Heritage Foundation. UHA is committed to supporting work being produced by artists and craftspeople in Newfoundland and Labrador through place-specific dialogues and collaborative programming in Port Union.

Summer hours are 11-5 Thursday – Monday, until the Biennale starts August 17th. Then the schedule changes to 10am-5pm daily.

Union House Arts Website

BONAVISTA

45 minutes from Trinity

THE GARRICK THEATRE

The Garrick is a multi-use, 200-seat theatre and meeting space in the Town of Bonavista. Owned and operated by the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation, this year-round cultural facility offers comfortable theatre seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment including full digital cinema, and exceptional acoustics. At The Garrick you can find the best in performing arts and film.