Communities and Directions

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)

Movie Sets and Locations

PETER PAN & WENDY (Release on Disney + late spring 2023)

Genre: Drama

Starring: Jude Law, Eva Anderson

Synopsis: Live-action adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of a boy who wouldn’t grow up and recruits three young siblings in London to join him on a magical adventure to the enchanted Neverland island. (synopsis courtesy of imbd)

Locations: This film was shot in both British Columbia and Newfoundland. The rugged and wild landscape of the Bonavista Peninsula brings Neverland to life.

Trinity – Fort Point: Fort Point located a 15 minute drive away from Artisan Inn is part of the municipality of Trinity and is where a British fortification stood until it was destroyed during a 15-day period when the French occupied Trinity in 1762. The second installation of a fort was in 1812 to serve as protection against the raids of American privateers. After the fort was abandoned, a lighthouse was installed in 1871. The opening scene of the recently released Peter Pan & Wendy trailer shows Wendy on a beach in Neverland. This scene was filmed at the base of Fort Point showing the beach as well as the rock formation referred to by locals as the Naked Man.

Other Locations: The movie will be released later in Spring 2023, while we don’t know what scenes made the final cut we do catch a brief glimpse in the preview of Wendy meeting the Lost Boys for the first time. This shoot location was at Spillars Cove / Cable John Cove. While not in the preview we know that scenes were also shot at Tickle Cove and the Dungeon. Spillars Cove/Cable John Cove, Tickle Cove and the Dungeon are all notable locations of the UNESCO Discovery Global Geopark.

Trailer:

Fort Point, Trinity – Photo Credit: Marieke Gow

MAUDIE

Genre: Drama

Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke

Synopsis: An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. (synopsis courtesy of imbd)

Locations: This movie may be set in Nova Scotia, where the true life events took place, however, it was filmed here in Newfoundland.

Trinity: The town of Trinity was used to represent Digby, Nova Scotia in this film. The mortuary on the road into Trinity (adjacent to the Eastern Health Building) was used as the wedding chapel where Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins’ characters wed.

Port Rexton: A scene often repeated in the movie is of Ethan Hawke (Everett Lewis) pushing Sally Hawkin’s (Maude) on his cart as they travel to and from their tiny house outside of the town and Digby. This scene was shot across from the Two Whales Coffee Shop in Port Rexton, an 8-minute drive from the Artisan Inn

Keels: The old town post office was transformed into the general store for the movie. After filming was complete, a local business person turned the property into a tearoom called Maudie’s Tearoom.

Trinity, Newfoundland – Photo Credit: Marieke Gow

RANDOM PASSAGE

Genre: Drama

Starring: Colm Meaney, Aoife McMahon

Synopsis: A four-part miniseries that follows the lives and struggles of both Irish and English families that crossed the Atlantic to start a new life in Newfoundland.

Location: New Bonaventure

Random Passage was set in the early 1800s. The set for the community where the characters reside had to be built from scratch. The location, just past the town of New Bonaventure, was selected because telephone and electrical wires could not be seen. When filming was finished the town requested that the film set be left intact so that people could visit. Even if you have not seen the series (8 hours long) or read the books, the site is well worth a visit.

Random Passage – Photo Credit: Marieke Gow

Visit the Random Passage Site

THE GRAND SEDUCTION

Genre: Comedy

Starring: Brendon Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent, Taylor Kitch, Mark Critch

Synopsis: A Newfoundland village requires a permanent town doctor in order to convince a company to set up in their area and create jobs for those left unemployed by the fishing moratorium. The village manages to convince a doctor to live in their community for a month and will stop at nothing to convince him that their small town life is one he does not want to leave.

Locations: This movie was filmed throughout various parts of the Bonavista Peninsula

New Bonaventure: Joe’s bar was built specifically for the film with the agreement that it would be disassembled once filming was done, however, the town of New Bonaventure asked to have the set left as it was, so that visitors to the area could visit the set on a tour. It does not function as an actual bar, but is used for special events such as kitchen parties from time to time. Visitors can tour the building as part of an individual pass or joint pass with the Random Passage set tour.

Tickle Cove: There is a scene in the movie when Gordon Pinsent emerges from the water in scuba gear after playing a trick on the doctor. This is filmed in front of the Tickle Cove sea arch. Whether you have watched the movie or not this geologically significant sight is worth a visit if one is driving along the scenic route 235.

Tickle Cove Sea Arch – Photo Credit: Marieke Gow

Red Cliff: Red Cliff is where the Cricket Match was filmed. It is possible to wander from the town of Red Cliff to this area, however, the trail is unmarked and not part of the Hike Discovery network, so visitors may do so at their own risk.

Open Hall: This was where the house the Doctor was put up in is located.

Maberly: The scene where the Doctor is caught in the rain during a jog and finds his love interest taking cover under a stage was filmed in Maberly.

Visit Joe’s Bar

THE SHIPPING NEWS

Genre: Drama

Starring: Julianne Moore, Kevin Spacey, Judy Dench, Cate Blanchette

Synopsis: The Shipping News traces one man’s extraordinary journey toward self -discovery when he returns to his ancestral home on the coast of Newfoundland. After the death of his estranged wife, Quoyle’s fortunes begin to change when his long-lost aunt convinces him and his daughter to head north. Now in a place where life is as rough as the weather and secrets are as vast as the ocean, Quoyle lands a job as a reporter for the local paper. In the course of his new career, he uncovers some dark family secrets.

Location: The Town of New Bonaventure

The Director of the Shipping news spent two years trying to find the perfect location to bring the Annie Proulx novel to the big screen. On one tour of Newfoundland, someone took him to see the set of the film Random Passage and as they passed the town of New Bonaventure he knew he had found the perfect location.

The House: Many people ask us where they can visit the house from the movie, however, it was built for the film and taken down after shooting. The house was located on an off-road from the Fort Point Lighthouse. There is a new hike you can do around the general area called the South Side Hills Hike.

Fun fact: Julianne Moore stayed at the Artisan Inn in the Barbour House during the 6 weeks of filming.

COMMUNITIES AND DIRECTIONS

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Performing and Fine Arts

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.

Additional Links

The Garrick Theatre

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