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Trinity Bight Fall 2023 Food, Shopping & Activities Guides

Planning A Fall Trip?

The fall is a beautiful time to visit Trinity and the Bonavista Peninsula, but sometimes it can be unclear as to what is open.  There are still plenty of activities and dining options in  Trinity and the communities of Trinity Bight for our guests to enjoy.

What is Trinity Bight you ask?

Trinity Bight is a large area of the Northwestern portion of Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The bight contains the communities of New Bonaventure, Old Bonaventure, Trouty, Dunfield, Goose Cove, Trinity, Lockston, Trinity East, Port Rexton, Champney’s Arm, Champney’s West, Champney’s East, and English Harbour.   The Bight is just south of Port Union, Elliston & Bonavista.  While this list does not include operating hours for businesses outside of Trinity Bight, our team will help you at check-in understand what will be available to you in those areas should you explore beyond The Bight. 

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PRINTABLE SEPTEMBER GUIDES

NOTE: These guides were created with information provided to us by various business owners.  Some may decide to change their operating dates and hours based on volume of guests or staffing. We always encourage individuals to make reservations when possible and to double check that the information remains correct.  Should any business in the Trinity Bight Area wish to contact us with information about their hours or to be added to or removed from the list, please reach out via email.

October Dining Guide Trinity Bight on the Bonavista Peninsula

Includes operating dates and times for:
Twine Loft (open until October 15th 2023) , Dock Marina, The Galley, Fisher’s Loft, Brightside Bistro, Port Rexton Brewery, Oh My Cheeses, Trinity Cabins, Two Whales Coffee Shop, Aunt Sarah’s Chocolates,

 

Fall 2023 Guide: Places to Shop Around Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula

Includes operating dates and times for:
Twine Loft, Eriksen Premises, Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate, Lester Garland Building, Trinity Crafts, Two Whales Coffee Shop, Port Rexton Brewery, Shoreline Treasures, Sea of Whales.

Note all shops or businesses with shopping sections with the exception of Eriksen Premises are expected to be operating in October to some capacity. More details to come

Fall 2023 Guide: Shop, Eat, Do: Operating Days & Hours Bonavista, Elliston & Port Union

Includes operating dates and times for: 
The Harbour Side Cafe, Union House Arts, Home from the Sea, Barbera Houston Art Studio, Ryan Premises, Mock Begger Plantation, Matthew Legacy Centre, East Coast Glow, Artistry on Church, Kind Seas Jewlery, Ragged Rock, Bicycle Picnics, Quintal Cafe

Special Events

Trinity: Fort to Forge 10km race – September 23, 2023

Quintessential Vocal Ensemble  Performance in Trinity October, 1st 3pm 2023

Trinity Fall Shopping Festival: October 13-15th 2023
(Various shops will open and offer special end of season savings)

 

 

 

2025 Job Opportunities – Artisan Inn Trinity

WORK IN TRINITY, NEWFOUNDLAND

POSITIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN 2025:

Front Desk / Guest Services
Dining Room Server and Dining Room Assistant
Dishwasher
Maintenance

How to apply

Email: Please submit a resume or ask a question by contacting Marieke Gow mgow@trinityvacations.com

Note Marieke will be out of the country until February 26 so initial correspondence must be via email.

Email title: Please indicate the position(s) you wish to be considered for in your email title and include the word application.  

The following items are required:

-Your resume with work history and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide us with contact details for the references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are interested in the position.

Find Details about each position below!

ABOUT OUR TEAM

We cater to a clientele looking for genuine interactions and considerate service. They appreciate the care our team members put into the details of their experience. Guests often leave saying that watching our staff interact with each other makes our business stand out among others. For this reason, we hire just as much for attitude as we do for skill.   The restaurant and accommodations industry can be demanding and fast-paced. Our team members show up ready to work and support each other. They collaborate to find solutions when scheduling challenges arise due to special or unexpected life events. If you are applying for a position with our establishment please provide details in your cover letter that provide insight into how the position you are applying for will be a good fit with your interests and other commitments in your life. If you are contacted for an interview we encourage you to address any concerns or challenges that may arise if you are awarded the roles (such as potential scheduling concerns) so we can determine together in advance if solutions are possible. 

To manage everyone’s time effectively, we will only respond to applications that we feel meet our criteria for an interview based on the provided resume and cover letter. Candidates must live within a reasonable distance of our region or demonstrate the ability to independently secure housing should they be awarded the position.  There is no public transportation in our area. Employees must have a reliable transportation option for getting to work. 

We are not in a position to sponsor foreign workers at this time due to only having seasonal work to offer.  

Thank You,

Marieke (Pronounced Marie-kah) Gow
Co-Owner Artisan Inn & Twine Loft Restaurant
Pronouns She/Her

Are you wondering if you are a good fit for our team? Here are some skills & attitudes that impress us!

Organized

Reliable

Takes responsibility for learning the skills and knowledge provided

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented 

Customer service-oriented

Motivated

Works well under pressure

The ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment

Positive Attitude

Willingness to lend a hand when a colleague needs it

 

FRONT DESK / GUEST EXPERIENCE AGENT 

 Start Date: Mid-May 2025

About the position

Our front desk staff sets the tone for the visitor experience to our inn and Trinity. They ensure that key details are captured about our clients so our entire team can anticipate their needs and deliver an exceptional experience during their stay.  This position involves communicating with all team members at the inn and restaurant and speaking with guests from around the world.  This position requires quick and considerate problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.

Tasks Associated With Front Desk / Guest Services

-Receive and process accommodation reservations in person, over the phone, via social media & email, and process through our online booking system.

-Assist guests upon arrival with check-in and area orientation.

-Receive and process dinner reservations in person, over the phone or via our online reservation system, and process through our online booking system. 

-Assist dining room staff with setting up the dining room, seating guests, and providing occasional drink service to guests when dining room servers are very busy. (typically as we switch between the early sitting to the late dinner sitting. Training is provided)

-Create documents such as menus, schedules & forms. 

-Update information in our digital concierge service system. (Training is provided)

Task-specific training for the majority of duties will be provided on the job.  Previous experience in a similar position is not a requirement, but a strong preference. 

Practical details

-Pay will be determined based on the level of experience the successful applicant brings to the position. The entry pay for this position is $17 per hour.  This position also receives a percentage of evening dining room gratuities.  For those contacted for an interview, we can discuss what overall 2024 gratuity amount this position received to give candidates a better idea of income associated with this position.

-This position is predominantly scheduled between 12-8pm daily. There is some flexibility in this which can be discussed if you are being considered for this position. Please include details in your cover letter regarding availability. The successful applicant must be comfortable driving in the dark during the months when it is dark before 8pm.  The full-time office role is 5 days per week.  If you are interested in part-time, please indicate how many days a week you would be available. 

-This is a seasonal position beginning in mid-May and ends early to mid-October. An applicant who is interested in returning for future seasons is strongly preferred. For full-time position applicants, the option of renting a nearby staff house seasonally or year-round may be possible. Please indicate if this is of interest in your application.

-The successful applicant will be working on the second floor of the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

Job Requirements/Preferences To Note

-Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

-Must have a smartphone and be willing to install apps and learn to use apps our team uses for communication.

-Must have the ability to work on one’s feet and go up and down stairs often.  Must also be able to sit for long periods and work at a computer.

-Must be familiar with word processing programs such as Google Sheets or Microsoft Word.

 

PROPERTY & OUTDOOR AREA MAINTENANCE

Start Date: April 2025

About the Maintenance Position

We are a detail-oriented business, always anticipating the needs and desires of our guests. Our maintenance team plays a big role in ensuring we are putting our best foot forward and delivering an amazing experience. The individual who fills this position will interact with all Artisan Inn staff members throughout their day as well as guests who require assistance during their stay. In addition to routine daily tasks, our maintenance team helps with special projects and repairs throughout our various properties all located in historic Trinity.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Assist housekeeping staff with daily turnovers: cleaning of BBQs, removal of waste and recyclables from properties and occasionally stripping beds on heavy turnover days.
-Assist restaurant staff with receiving deliveries and bringing food and wine from storage to the restaurant.
-Checking and documenting refrigerator and freezer temperatures to ensure food safety.
-Perform general maintenance throughout our 10 properties, including: fixing minor plumbing and electrical issues, installing, assembling and repairing furniture and appliances and repairing minor damage to properties.
-Perform general upkeep of properties and occasional special projects (ex: maintenance of fencing, windows, doors and exterior siding, assisting with carpentry projects, interior and exterior painting, general lawn care, and gardening).
-Ensure propane appliances always have propane and industrial dishwasher always has cleaning agents.
-Identify issues that need to be fixed and communicate with dining and housekeeping staff about issues they need fixed.
-Interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner when assistance is required.

Practical Details

This position is 40-50 hours per week, 5 sometimes 6 days per week. Schedules will be determined with your colleagues on the maintenance team. The pay for this position ranges from $17-$19 per hour depending on the work experience of the applicant.

Job Requirements/Preferences To Note

-Has a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
-Has a smartphone and is willing to install apps and learn to use apps our team uses for communication. (this is a strong preference versus a requirement).
-Has experience with building maintenance.
-Any professional or amateur carpentry, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, plastering or painting experience is not required but is highly valued.
-Knowing about gardening or landscaping is not required but is highly valued.
-Possess the ability to work in a team setting, but can also perform self-directed work without supervision once trained and instructed on a task.
-Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

EVENING DINING ROOM SERVER

Start Date: Mid-May (training) for late May start date.

About This Position:

We are looking for someone to serve in our dining room 4-5 days per week. We deliver the experience of a set menu 3-course meal with professional and attentive service, however, we aim to create a relaxed atmosphere for our guests. Our dining room staff (front and back-of-house) function together as a team. This position is perfect for someone energetic, loves working in a team setting, and enjoys meeting new people from all over the world. Experience is a preference but not a requirement. Servers will develop skills regarding food service, beverage service and food safety knowledge as they are trained into their position.

On-the-job training for the majority of tasks is provided.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Setting up the dining room 

-Stocking drinks and garnishes

-Drink service on the deck (beer, wine, and cocktails)

-Mixing drinks

-Taking dining reservations from walk-ins

-Confirming allergies and dietary restrictions

-Service of a 3-course meal

-Handling payments

-Assisting guests with requests during dinner

-Assisting cook with plating

-Assisting dishwasher with closing duties and putting dishes away during service

-End-of-shift cleanup of the restaurant

-Inventory

Practical details

This position is $17 per hour. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of evening dining room gratuities from nights worked. For those contacted for an interview, we can discuss what overall 2024 gratuity amount this position received to give candidates a better idea of income associated with this position.

This position is predominantly scheduled between 2:30pm-10:30pm daily. June-September and 5-9:30pm during the shoulder season (May & October).

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

This position requires the employee to be on their feet most of the shift and serve on two floors.

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must be 19 years or older.

 

EVENING DINING ROOM ASSISTANT

Start Date: late May / early June 2025

About This Position

We are looking for someone to assist in our dining room multiple days per week. This position is to be an extra set of hands for our principal service team so we can ensure our guests are getting the best service possible and busy periods do not become overwhelming for our team. We deliver the experience of a set menu 3-course meal with professional and attentive service, however, we aim to create a relaxed atmosphere for our guests. Our dining room staff (front and back-of-house) function together as a team. This position is perfect for someone looking to pick up a few hours of work a few times per week.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Setting up the dining room

-Stocking drinks and garnishes

-Drink service on the deck (beer, wine, and cocktails)

-Taking dining reservations from walk-ins

-Confirming allergies and dietary restrictions

-Handling payments

-Assisting cook with plating meals

-Assisting dishwasher with putting clean dishes away

On-the-job training for the majority of tasks is provided

Candidates willing to be trained on evening meal dinner service (in case an extra server is required should a staff member have an emergency and not be able to come to work) will be preferred.

Practical details

This position is $17 per hour. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities from nights worked. For those contacted for an interview, we can discuss what overall 2024 gratuity amount this position received to give candidates a better idea of income associated with this position.

This position is predominantly scheduled between 3:00pm or 4:00pm-8:30pm daily. The start time may be negotiable on certain dates. The majority of shifts will be between June through September with training happening in May or early June depending on availability.

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

This position requires the employee to be on their feet most of the shift and serve on two floors.

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must be 19 years or older.

DISHWASHER

Start Date: Mid-May 2025

About This Position

The dishwasher is a critical member of the team and plays a critical role in keeping our dining room flowing smoothly.  The dishwasher is working with a restaurant-grade floor-model dishwasher. If you have a daytime job and are interested in this position, but are unsure if you can make the shifts line up, please feel free to reach out and discuss it with us. Our dining room operates with 2 sittings in from June-September 5:15 and 8pm, each offering a 3-course meal.  During shoulder season months there is one sitting offering a 3-course meal. Each sitting accommodates a maximum of 25 guests.  As drink service also takes place from 3-5 on the deck and the cook prepares the evening meal throughout the day there are often dishes ready for washing when the dishwasher arrives for their shift.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Arrive prior to the start of dinner service to wash the dishes from dinner prep and deck service

-Wash dishes during dinner service

-Assist with the closing of the Twine Loft in the evenings

-Pick garnishes from the garden for evening meals

-On the Job Training is Provided

Practical details

This position is $17 per hour. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities on nights worked.  For those contacted for an interview, we can discuss what overall 2024 gratuity amount this position received to give candidates a better idea of income associated with this position.

This position is predominantly scheduled between 4:30-10:30pm daily.  The start time may be negotiable on certain dates. During shoulder season we only have one sitting and the position runs from 6:30pm-9:30pm roughly.

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

This job requires standing for the entirety of the shift and lifting trays of dishes out of our commercial dishwasher.

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must be 19 years or older.

PLEASE SEE TOP OF PAGE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY

 

FAQ

Accommodation Questions: Questions 1-6

Preparing for Travel and Arrival: Questions 7-18

Activities Based on Time and Season: Questions 19-24

Questions Upon Arrival: Question 25

1. Can I find accommodation in Trinity without making reservations ahead of time?

2. I want to be near attractions, but I don’t wish to stay in a “touristy” area, is that possible in Trinity?

3. Why does the Artisan Inn require an immediate deposit?

4. Why is there still a an administration fee even if I cancel right after booking?

5. What is the best room or vacation home to rent if someone in our party requires a wheelchair, or has mobility issues and should avoid stairs?

6. Fisher Cove Room or Fort Point Room appear to be the exact same rooms as Campbell Suite.  Why is Campbell house listed as a suite when it is a full private home.

7. Is there Cell Phone Service In Trinity?

8. Do all properties have a good wifi connection

9. What type of clothing should I pack?

10. Where is the last gas station before getting to Trinity?

11. I am renting a vacation home, where should I shop for groceries?

12. I am renting a vacation home, is there a place in the area to purchase wine and spirits?

13. What is the difference between Trinity Bay, Trinity Bight and Trinity?

14. When I enter Trinity on Google Maps two Trinity’s appear, which one is correct?

15. Someone in our party has health issues, where is the nearest Hospital in case of emergency?

16. My flight arrives in St. John’s late at night, is it safe to drive to Trinity at night?

17.I will not have a car while in Newfoundland, is there transportation to Trinity from St. John’s?

18. Can I rent a car upon arrival in Newfoundland?

19. When is the best time to see icebergs in Newfoundland?

20. When is the best time to see puffins in Newfoundland?

21. When is the best time to see whales in Newfoundland?

22.When is the best time for berry picking in Newfoundland?

23. When do most attractions open in the area?

24. Can I fish for cod while in Newfoundland?

Accommodation Questions

1.  Can I find accommodation in Trinity without making reservations ahead of time?

It is always best to book ahead of time.  While there are many B&Bs and small inns in the area there are no larger hotels which means that there are a limited number of rooms in comparison to the amount of people who wish to visit the area.  While last-minute bookings are easier in May and October, please keep in mind that many businesses determine opening and closing dates based on pre-bookings so you may arrive and discover that many accommodations and dining options are closed.

2. I want to be near attractions, but I don’t wish to stay in a “touristy” area, is that possible in Trinity?

Absolutely.   Most attractions in Trinity are located on the north arm of Trinity, while the majority of Artisan Inn properties are located on the mid-section of the southwest arm along Fisher Cove (it takes roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to most attractions from Artisan Inn properties).  Our side of town is mainly occupied by seaside houses and private properties so there are fewer pedestrians and fewer vehicles passing on the roads.  This means that guests of the Artisan Inn can enjoy being just a few minutes walk away from restaurants, the theatre, boat tours and museums while also experiencing the tranquility of a genuine Newfoundland out-port experience while relaxing on the premises.

3. Why does the Artisan Inn require an immediate deposit?

Our rooms and vacation homes are often booked out early and, as a result, we turn away over a thousand visitors a year because we are full.  When guests cancel at the last minute it means that a space, which could have been booked many times over, will sit empty.

4. Why is there still a an administration fee even if I cancel right after booking?

The administrative fee covers costs of processing the reservation, generating and sending confirmations, removing the reservation from our systems and the fees charged by the credit card companies for processing and refunding the down payment.  We understand that sometimes guests can make mistakes with their dates or itinerary, which is why for the first 24 hours after a booking we only charge 6% to cover credit card fees.

5. Best room or vacation home to rent if someone in our party requires a wheelchair, or has mobility issues and should avoid stairs.

Please note that dure to the historic nature of many of our properties, none are officially wheelchair accessible.

The Studio Suite, located in Barbour Place, is a wheelchair friendly room.  Parking is available next to the door, a ramp system connects the parking area, the suite, the ocean side deck and the restaurant where breakfast and dinner are served.  Wide doorframes allow for easy mobility. Please note the that bathroom does have a tub versus walk in shower. We recommend that you look at the photos on the STUDIO  profile page. The Barbour Place, where the Studio Suite, is located can also be rented as a 3 bedroom private vacation home under special circumstances.

While we have no vacation homes with both a bathroom and bedroom on the ground floor, Admiral’s Lookout, Cove Cottage and Harbour House have pull out couches and washrooms on the main floor if someone wants to avoid going up and down the stairs during their stay.

We do not recommend guests with mobility issues to rent Gover House as it has a long path to access it and while one bedroom is on the main floor both bathrooms are on the second floor.

6. Fisher Cove Room or Fort Point Room appear to be the exact same rooms as Campbell Suite.

Prior to the pandemic Campbell House was always rented by the room, however, we found that during the pandemic it was easier on HR to rent it as a full property and we have enough guests interested in renting the entire property privately that we have decided to go that route.  We still list the individual rooms on our website since during the early May and late October we do sometimes rent the rooms individually.   The Campbell House is listed as a suite versus a vacation home because guests do not have access to a full kitchen (there is a coffee station, toaster and microwave but no ability to cook).  Our concern is that guests will make the assumption there is a full kitchen if they see it listed as a vacation home.

Preparing for Travel and Arrival

7. Is there Cell Phone Service In Trinity?

Telus and Bell both offer cell phone service in Trinity. Rogers does not seem to work anywhere in the Bonavista Peninsula past Clarenville.  We suggest before arriving in Trinity to set up wifi calling on your cell phone. This will allow you to make and receive free clear calls on your cell phone when you are connected to our wifi network.

8. Do all properties have a good wifi connection

Yes. All rented properties have their own wifi network.

9. What type of clothing should I pack?

When travelling to Newfoundland it is always best to wear layers.  Temperatures can change quickly as the day progresses and it is always a good idea to bring rain gear.  With lots of hiking trails in the area a good pair of comfortable walking shoes is a good idea.  Don’t be mistaken, it does get warm in Newfoundland, so don’t forget to bring some lighter clothing as well.

10. Where is the last gas station before getting to Trinity? 

There is an Esso as well as an Irving located in Lethbridge approximately 30 minutes before reaching Trinity.  A smaller independently run service stations are located just minutes away from Trinity in Port Rexton.

11. I am renting a vacation home, where should I shop for groceries?

For the largest selection of groceries guests can stop into Sobeys or Walmart while in Clarenville, one hour before reaching Trinity.  Once in Trinity a Value Foods grocery store, as well as small convenience stores are located just a few minutes drive from the Artisan Inn.

12. I am renting a vacation home, is there a place in the area to purchase wine and spirits?

There is a NLC (Newfoundland Liquor Corporation) Express located just 10 minutes from Trinity in Port Rexton.  Despite being small, the store offers a well chosen selection of wines, spirits and beers.  For a much larger selection visitors should visit the NLC in Clarenville as they make their way to Trinity.  This full liquor store offers a very large selection of wines from all over the world as well as spirits and beers.

13. What is the difference between Trinity Bay, Trinity Bight and Trinity?

Trinity Bay is the body of water surrounding the eastern side on the Bonavista Peninsula and the eastern side of the Bacalieu Trail.

Trinity Bight is a cluster of communities on the Bonavista Peninsula.

Trinity is the historic town located off of route 239 where the Artisan Inn as well as many historic buildings and the theatre are located.

14. When I enter Trinity on Google Maps two Trinity’s appear, which one is correct?

The Artisan Inn is located in the town of Trinity, Trinity Bay in Eastern Newfoundland.  Another Trinity is located on Bonavista Bay, in Central Newfoundland.  This can be confusing since our Trinity is located on the Bonavista Peninsula. When searching for driving directions on a gps be sure to select “Trinity, Trinity Bay”.   Some internet mapping systems have the Artisan Inn and Twine Loft Restaurant marked in the incorrect location.  Always rely on the gps coordinates provided on this site and know that we are located aproximately 3 hours from St. John’s.

15. Someone in our party has health issues, where is the nearest hospital in case of emergency?

One hospital is located in Bonavista approximately a 40 minutes drive from Trinity.  A second hospital is located in Clarenville approximately an hour drive from Trinity.  Newfoundland has a 24 hour healthline which guests can call free of charge in case of emergency.  An ambulance service is available in Trinity in case of emergency.  Further information and contact numbers are provided in the Artisan Inn room directories.

16. My flight arrives in St. John’s late at night, is it safe to drive to Trinity at night?

It is not recommended that you drive late at night due to the high volume of moose on the roads.  Moose can be very difficult to spot at night and fog is quite common in the evening.  Always be alert when driving and avoid trips at dawn and dusk.

17. I will not have a car while in Newfoundland, is there transportation to Trinity from St. John’s?

Yes there is a service called Bonavista Cabs.  For approximately $40-$60 per person this cab (a large van) will pick up passengers in St. John’s (passengers can be picked up from their homes, hotels, the airport…) and will be driven to Trinity and dropped off at the Artisan Inn.  The service will also take passengers back to St. John’s from Trinity.  The service leave Trinity once a day (except Saturdays) early in the morning and leaves St. John’s for Trinity early in the afternoon.  Despite this service we he highly recommend that visitors come by car as there is no public transport within Trinity Bight and there is much to do in surrounding communities just a short drive away.

18. Can I rent a car upon arrival in Newfoundland?

Depending on the month, but we always recommend booking your vehicle as soon as you make any reservations for flights and accommodations.  Vehicles for July and August tend to start selling out by February. There are fewer rental cars than visitors who need them in Newfoundland.  People have often been forced to cancel their accommodation bookings province wide because they have not been able to rent a car upon arrival.

Activities Based on Time and Season

19. When is the best time to see icebergs in Newfoundland?

Late May and June are often the best times to see icebergs. Follow us on Facebook and we will post updates on when they are in Trinity Bay.  www.icebergfinder.com is also an excellent tool for following icebergs.*

20. When is the best time to see Atlantic Puffins?

The Atlantic Puffin spends most of its life a sea and returns to land breed in late spring (Mid May to Early June) and early summer (Mid August).  Visiting Elliston, just a 30-40 minute drive from the Artisan Inn is one of the best locations in Newfoundland to spot Atlantic Puffins from land*.

21. When is the best time to see whales in Newfoundland?

Most of the whales will arrive after the capelin do, which is often mid-June until late August and early September.  While the majority of humbacks do leave by September, some do remain and other species remain in the fall as well including Sperm Whales , super pods of Dolphins and Orcas. Follow us on Facebook and the Artisan Inn will post updates about whales spotted in the area.  Two whale watching tours leave from within walking distance of the Artisan Inn*.

*Guarantees can never be made on the arrival of icebergs, puffins and whales.

22. When is the best time for berry picking in Newfoundland?

Mid August to early September is the best time to pick berries in Trinity.

23. When do most attractions open in the area?

Many provincial attractions open for May 24 weekend (the 3rd weekend of May), but a handful of shops, tours and restaurants open earlier than that.

24. Can I fish for cod while in Newfoundland?

People can only fish for cod during the Food Fishery.  The dates for the food fishery are determined by the government and boats are limited to 5 cod per person and a max of 15 cod per boat.  The cod caught during the food fishery cannot be sold for commercial purposes.  There is no tour that offers such an experience officially, but sometimes local fisherman will take visitors out and let them jig a cod.

 

Communities and Directions

TRINITY, TRINITY BAY

 

 

Download Map of Trinity, Newfoundland

Trinity is located 1 hour from The Trans Canada Highway/Highway 1  once you take the exit for Route 230 (near the town of Clarenville)

Drivers have the option of driving directly from Highway 1 to route 230 or they can cut through the town of Clarenville taking Route 230A that eventually meets up with Route 230.  There is little difference in time between these two options, however, the second option is more scenic and more convenient if you plan to stop in Clarenville, which has larger grocery stores and a large NLC (Liquor Store) for supplies.

Drive 50.8km and along Route 230 and turn right onto Route 239

After 3km  you will see a large bay of blue and white buoys (this is a mussel farm)

There is a left-hand turn after this bay that leads into the historic town of Trinity.

Highlights: Shopping, Whale Watching Tours, 7 Historic Sites, Rising Tide Theatre, Dining, Gun Hill Trail, Guided Historical Walking Tour. Visit EXPLORE TRINITY to learn more.

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

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 away.

SOUTH OF TRINITY on ROUTE 239

New Bonaventure

A film set from the Grand Seduction Located in New Bonaventure

Approximately 25 minutes from the Artisan Inn

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. turn left onto route 239 at the T intersection (located by the mussel farm).  New Bonaventure is located at the end of this road, 15.8km from Trinity.

Highlights: Rugged Beauty Boat Tours, Random Passage, Grand Seduction and Shipping News film sets and locations.

Fort Point

 

 

Approximately 19 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Drive for 1.9 Kilometers.  Turn left onto Main Road/Route 239 drive for 2.7km and turn left at Dunfield.  Continue driving for 4km.

Highlights: Fort Point Lighthouse and interpretation centre, whale spotting from land (during feeding months)

NORTH of TRINITY on ROUTE 230

Port Rexton/Trinity East

Approximately 13 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive 4.5km (5 minutes) to arrive at Port Rexton.  At the bright yellow gas station, turn right onto Rocky Hill Road and drive for 1.9km (3 minutes) passing Bishop White School and the Fisher’s Loft Conference Centre turn off, to reach Trinity East and the start point of the Skerwink Trail. To get to the Port Rexton Brewery, turn left off Rocky Hill Road onto Station Road.

Highlights: Port Rexton Brewery, Skerwink Trail, 2 Whales Vegetarian Coffee Shop

English Harbour

Cliffs of English Harbour

Approximately 19 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive 5.9 Kilometers and turn right at the English Harbour Sign.  Drive 4.9 more kilometers.  Continue through English Harbour to the Horse Chops for a great whale watching spot in season, however, visitors should be advised that the road becomes a dirt road and visitors should park their car and continue by foot if they do not feel that their vehicle can handle the terrain.  

Highlights: English Harbour Arts Centre, Horsechops (a coastal area great for viewing whales during feeding season)

Champney’s West

Approximately 18 minutes from the Artisan Inn

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive past Port Rexton, Passing the Two Whales Coffee Shop and take the next right to Champney’s West. You will reach a fork in the road and stay to the right. This drive from the 239/230 turn off is 7.2km.

Highlights: Fox Island Hiking Trail, Champney’s West Aquarium

Port Union

 

Approximately 30 minutes from the Artisan Inn

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Continue driving for 27.9km (approximately 25 minutes)

Highlights: Murphy’s Cove Lodges Pond Trail, The Factory Historic Site, The Bungalow Historic Site, Discovery UNESCO Geopark site.

Elliston & Maberly

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

Approximately 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

Directions from Route 230: 
Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive for 39.7km until you reach the 238 turn-off on your right. Drive 6.3km to reach Elliston. Once in Elliston, The Sealer’s Memorial Statue is located on Main Road, to reach Bird Island, take Sandy Cove Road.  Continue Elliston municipal park and Bird Island to reach Maberly.

Alternative Directions from Bonavista
Directions from Bonavista/Spillar’s Cove: Staying on the main road, you will reach an intersection with signage for Spillar’s Cove. Turn right. this road is the northern section of route 238.  Drive past the Bonavista water tower (keeping it to your right) and past the two cemeteries opposite one another.  Reach Crewe’s Garage, located on a fork in the road.  Take the right arm of the fork. You should see a small sign for Route 238. Drive 7.1km (roughly 10 minutes) to reach Elliston and Maberly.

Highlights: Home From the Sea Sealers Museum, Sealer’s Memorial Statue, Puffin Viewing Site, Root Cellar Capital of the World

Bonavista

Approximately 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive for 37.km (40 minutes) until you enter the town of Bonavista.

Highlights: Ryan Premises National Historic Site, The Matthew, Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Shopping, Cape Shore Hiking Trail, The Dungeon

Spillars Cove

Approximately 49 minutes from Trinity

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive for 37.km (40 minutes) until you enter the town of Bonavista.

Staying on the main road, you will reach an intersection with signage for Spillar’s Cove. Turn right. this road is the northern section of route 238.  Drive past the Bonavista water tower (keeping it to your right) and past the two cemeteries opposite one another.

Reach Crewe’s Garage, located on a fork in the road and continue driving straight (turning right will take you to Elliston). Drive 2.4km past Crewe’s Garage to arrive in Spillar’s Cove.

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.  Tuckamore Discoveries Walking Tours

Route 235 Communities

The Bonavista Peninsula is a loop with Route 235 serving as the opposite side of the loop to Route 230.  One can either visit the communities on the way to Bonavista or on the way back from Bonavista.  These directions are assuming you are visiting these communities on the way to Bonavista.   We recommend you AVOID ROUTE 236.  This is a dirt road and can be unfriendly to your rental vehicle.

Open Hall, Red Cliff, Tickle Cove

Approximately 40 minutes from Trinity

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn left onto Route 230 at the T intersection. Drive 25.3 km (21 minutes) to the Route 235 turn off and turn right.  Drive 25.3 km (25 minutes) to reach the left turn to Open Hall (a few minutes past Plate Cove East).

To reach Red Cliff continue driving 2.4km (3 minutes)

To reach Tickle Cove continue driving 2.5km (5 minutes): The turn off in Tickle Cve to get to the sea Arch is a right hand turn just prior to the community slipway for boats. If you pass the slipway you have gone too far.

Highlights: Tickle Cove Sea Arch, Paul Dolk Photography Studio, Filming areas for Grand Seduction

King’s Cove, Duntara & Keels

Approximately 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn

Rocky Terrain with houses and ocean
Keels

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn Left onto Route 230 at the T intersection. Drive 26km (21 minutes) to the Route 235 turn off and turn right.  Drive 31.6km (28 minutes) until you reach King’s Cove.

If you wish to visit Duntara, turn left at King’s Cove and Drive 5.2km (7 minutes).

If you wish to visit Keels turn left at King’s Cove and drive 8.5km (14 minutes).

Highlights: Lighthouse Hiking Trail in King’s Cove, Devil’s Foot Prints in Keels, Two Rooms Contemporary Art Gallery in Duntara.

Upper Amherst Cove

A whale waves from the water in Upper Amherst Cove

Approximately 45 minutes from the Artisan Inn.

If you are continuing your drive from communities along Route 235, continue driving 18km (18 minutes) north to Upper Amherst Cove.

If you only want to visit Upper Amherst Cove and not the other communities along Rotue 235 follow the below directions.

Take the sharp hairpin turn left at the Royal Bank to get onto Trinity Road. Turn right onto route 239 at the T intersection and drive 3.6km. Turn right onto route 230. Drive 30.4km (24 minutes) to Catalina and turn right onto Route 237.

Drive 11km (12 minutes) along Route 237.  At the end of the road turn right.  Drive 1.8km north (2 minutes)  and turn left into Upper Amherst Cove.

Highlight: The Bonavista Social Club

Eat and Drink in Trinity

DINING

TWINE LOFT FINE DINING

Traditional Fishers storage shed converted into Twine Loft restaurant
Photo Credit Sara Monika

 

The Twine Loft is recommended by “Where to Eat in Canada”.  Most guests of the Artisan Inn book their tables when reserving their accommodations, sometimes a year in advance of their arrival.  If you would like the Twine Loft to be part of your Trinity experience, we recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible.  A reservation request form is available in our booking section.   

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESTAURANT AND MENUS

In the Press

Simple Bites Blog: Family Travel in Newfoundland Canada

Sara Monika: Top 5 Things to Do in Newfoundland

Katie Goldie: The Wild Newfoundland and Labrador

Alex in Wonderland: A Newfoundland Baycation in Trinity

 

AUNT SARAH’S CHOCOLATES & SWEET ROCK ICECREAM

Located near the majority of historic sites in Trinity, Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate and Sweet Rock Ice Cream are made right in Trinity.  Sorbet is available for those who cannot have lactose.

Waffle Cones and ice cream from Sweet Rock

THE DOCK MARINA

The Dock Marina serves up typical family-friendly fare including fish and chips, burgers, pasta and so on. Take out is also an option you may wish to avail of if you are staying in one of our vacation homes.

TRINITY CABINS

Just outside the historic core of Trinity, Trinity Cabin’s offers a spot to grab a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch.  Their made to order sandwiches are perfect for taking on day hikes and drives.  They also excel at baked goods.

SOPHIA’S

Located in the Eriksen Premises, Sophia’s is open for lunch and evening meal service with a similar menu selection to the Dock Marina.

WHERE TO DRINK IN TRINITY

White deck chairs overlook an icy cove in Trinity

THE TWINE LOFT

The Twine Loft is the main building and dining room for the Artisan Inn, built directly over the water.  While the Twine Loft is not a bar, a Happy Hour service is available to the public from 3-5pm daily.  Guest can choose between drinking on the waterside deck during nicer days (blankets are available for chillier one’s) or in the upstairs loft above the dining room.  During Happy Hour special pricing is offered on many of our drinks including wines by the glass, locally made beers and mixed drinks.  

READ MORE ABOUT HAPPY HOUR

Hiking: Gun Hill Trail

UPPER & LOWER GUN HILL TRAIL

Photo Credit: Sarah Monika Photography

Easy (very top can be difficult)
2km Lower Gun Hill Trail (loop)
1km Upper Gun Hill Trail
1-2 Hours to complete both trails

The Experience:

Gun Hill, formerly known as Ryder’s Hill is located at the base of Trinity.  The upper trail leads straight to the top of the hill for a fantastic 360 degree view of the entire area and offers a great vantage point for picture taking.  Halfway up the trail hikers will find the cannons that once protected Trinity from attacks during the wars between the French and the English. A photo of Trinity taken in 1910 is on display that allows visitors to see what ways the town has and has not changed over that past 100 years. The best time to take this hike is late afternoon. The town looks spectacular during the golden hour when the sun lowers over Fisher Cove. The walk takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to get to the top and slightly less time to get down. This is also a great spot to watch the sunrise because the entire trail provides an unobstructed view towards the East.  

The view from the top of Gun Hill shows a whale tail shaped area of land surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean

The Lower Trail (a loop) can be started behind the Eastern Health Clinic or Rising Tide Theatre and helps you to feel as though you could be in the middle of nowhere.  Parts of the trail are completely inland while other parts hug Trinity Harbour.  Walkers may also decide to take a side path to Tavener’s Point, lined with beaches on either side.

A wooden staircase leads walkers through the trees
Marieke Gow Photography

During the summer, the trails are coloured with white purple pink and blue lupins and during the fall one can spend many peaceful hours picking wild flavorful blueberries from the hill’s many patches.  

Directions from the Artisan Inn’s Twine Loft: Turn Left when leaving the Twine Loft and walk to the Royal Bank. This is a 2-minute walk.  The path is marked and begins behind the bank.  A large map of the trail (both upper and lower) is located in the town parking lot by the Rising Tide Theatre.  

Additional Links

Gun Hill Trail on Hike Discovery Site & Map Link

In the Press: Four great hill hikes in Eastern Newfoundland

CLICK HERE FOR OTHER HIKING TRAILS ON THE BONAVISTA PENINSULA

 

Shop Artisan Crafts and Eats

Trinity Crafts, Photo Credit: Kathy Stacy

The following locations are spots where product is being made right here in Trinity and the Artisans themselves, can often be found for a chat.

Mirabella by Elizabeth Burry Studios

Mirabella Jewlery Shop
Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Burry

A seaside shop run by artist and jewelry maker Elizabeth Burry. Mirabella specializes in original art, Elizabeth Burry Jewelry and the pieces of other well known jewelry makers throughout Canada 

Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Shop

Adam and Sarah left their lives in Toronto to run a chocolate shop in the small town of Trinity.  Be sure to stop by for a bag (or 2 or 3) of these amazing chocolates or for a cup of Italian Hot Chocolate with Roasted Marsh Mellows.  

Additional Links: Video: Trinity Chocolate Maker

Aunt Sarah's Chocolate Shop

Trinity Mercantile Coffee

From time to time you may notice a certain toasty aroma wafting through the air in Trinity.  When this happens it means that Ian White is roasting a fresh batch of coffee beans for his various blends of Trinity Mercantile Coffee.  Sip a cup in his shop while enjoying the salmon he smokes in-house, or purchase a bag as a souvenir from your trip.

Trinity Mercantile Coffee Shop

The Cooperage

One of the various historic sites of Trinity (This site does require a pass from the visitor centre), The Cooperage is where you will find Lester Cooper working away to produce traditional fisherman’s lunch boxes, children’s toys and practical items like wooden door stops.   

The Craft Shop at the Lester Garland Building

While located in one of the Trinity Historic Sites, visitors may go straight to the craft shop without purchasing a historic sites pass. This shop is careful to carry item only made in Newfoundland including soaps, spices, art and select items from the Forge and Cooperage.  

Sweet Rock Ice Cream

View of Trinity Harbour and town

Located in the area of Trinity known as Hog’s Nose, Sweet Rock Ice Cream not only offers one of the best views in Trinity, but decadent ice cream made from local ingredients.  If you are Lactose intolerant you can enjoy their sorbet of the day.  

Hiscock House – Trinity Crafts

Locally knit sweaters, hats, mitts and even teddy bears line the shelves of this shop.  These items are sure to keep you warm when standing on the windy cliff trying to catch a glimpse of a whale or puffin.

The Green Family Forge

The Green Family Forge does come with an entrance fee, however, it is well worth a visit.  This is not just a historic site, but a living museum where our two local and professionally trained blacksmith make coat hooks, pot racks, candle holders and more.  Some of these items are available at the Lester Garland Building Craft Shop which can be entered without paying the historic sites entrance fee.

Coat hooks and candle holders made in the forge
Marieke Gow Photography

Iceberg and Whale Tours

Marieke Gow Photography

Tour Companies Located in Trinity

Trinity is one of the best areas in Newfoundland and Labrador to hop on a whale watching tour and have once in a lifetime experience with the Humpback Whales and other species that come to our area to feed on capelin during the summer months. To see daily records of whale sightings around the Trinity area CLICK HERE.  

Early in the season during the months of May and June, visitors may also have the opportunity to experience icebergs up close.

Large Iceberg on the Bonavista Peninsula
Iceberg: To purchase this print visit Paul Dolks Website. See the dot in the water to the far right of this photo is Paul’s boat.

By Fall, the Humpbacks have normally departed, however, the waters are teaming with other species including Sperm Whales, Blue Fin Tuna, superods of White Sided Dolphins and the occasional pod of Orcas. Birds including Gannets, Puffins and Bald Eagles often appear on the tours.

Please keep in mind that we can never predict or guarantee nature. Some years whales and icebergs arrive later or earlier than expected.

Sea of Whales Adventure  

Vessel Type: Zodiac
Phone: 1-709-464-2200
Address: 1 Ash’s Lane
Walking Distance from the Twine Loft – 2 minutes                                                                          

Top-Rated Boat Tour in Trinity on Trip Advisor

Watch a Mug Up to Remember with Sea of Whales

Atlantic Adventures                                                                                                                                  

Vessel Type: Trawll’r’sailer
Phone:1-709-464-2133
Address: 1 Dock Lane
Walking distance from the Twine Loft – 6 minutes     

Trinity Eco Tours   

Vessel Type: Zodiac
Phone: 1-709-464-3712
Address: 1 Stoneman’s Lane
Walking distance from the Twine Loft:  4 minutes

                                     

Marieke Gow Photography

 

 Thank you to Paul Dolk, whose photography studio is located in Open Hall on Route 235 for allowing us to share his work.   Visit his website Paul Dolk Photography

 

Historic Sites and Tours

Did you know that Trinity was where  Jon Clinch, a childhood friend of Edward Jenner, introduced the smallpox vaccine to the New World?  What about the fact that the first court of justice in North America was established when Sir Richard Whitbourne held the first Court of Admiralty in Trinity in 1615?  These and many other historically significant stories of Trinity and its harbour are ones we love to tell in a variety of ways.

TRINITY HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS

Bring your imagination and join Kevin Toope as he relates the story of Trinity and its peoples; the Beothuk Indians, the French, the Irish, and the English and their contributions to a magnificent and colorful history. Through stories, historic photos, burial records, shipwrecks, and disasters you will time travel through the history of Newfoundland in the magical setting called Trinity. 

Kevin’s tour runs 6 days a week and begins at 10am at the end of Clinch’s Lane (less than 10 minutes by foot from the Twine Loft) and departs rain or shine.  The tour usually ends in the same location at 12pm.   

Additional Links                                                                                          

Trinity Historical Walking Tours Website

Trip Advisor Reviews

Getting There

Distance from Twine Loft:  Located on CLinch’s Lane, Walking Distance 8 minutes

THE NEWFOUNDLAND TRINITY PAGEANT

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, Newfoundland and Labrador’s history takes to the streets for Rising Tide Theatre’s New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant, a walking tour of the town led by actors portraying a few of the more outrageous characters from the not-too-distant past.

This play typically starts running in early July and ends Labour Day Weekend

Rising Tide Theatre Website

HISTORIC SITES PASS

Go to the green visitor’s centre on West Street where passes are sold for both Provincial and Municipal Sites. Visit the sites throughout the day at your own leisure (they are all within walking distance of each other and the inn) Within the sites interpreters will answer questions you may have about the sites’ significance in the area.  

Trinity Historic Sites Information Centre

Lester Garland Building

Lester-Garland House provides a visible means of interpreting the historic links between Poole (and the hinterland region known as Wessex) and Trinity (and the northeast coast of Newfoundland), the role of Trinity as a centre of trade and commerce in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and especially of the culture that sprang from these linkages and associations.

The Ryan Shop Mercantile Premises

This is where fishermen came from all over the Bight to trade their fish for supplies, and where the Lester-Garlands kept track of their fortune.

 

The Hiscock House

Emma Hiscock’s life spanned a time when Trinity’s heyday as a centre for the salt fish trade was in the past, but it was still the place where everyone from all over the Bight came to do their shopping. Restored to 1910, today Emma’s house is a snapshot of life in this period and tells the story of how Emma kept up a genteel life for herself and her six children after her husband drowned in the 1890s.

The Green Family Forge

The blacksmith in Trinity played a vital role in producing equipment and tools necessary for the fishery in Trinity.  This is not just a historic site, but a living museum where our two local and professionally trained blacksmith make coat hooks, pot racks, candle holders and more.  

 

The Cooperage

The Cooperage, a location where barrels were traditionally made, played a major part in Trinity’s Fishing Heritage. Today it serves as a living museum where our local Cooper can be found working on products like fisherman’s lunch pails and wooden children’s toys.

The Trinity Museum

This building houses many of the artifacts reflecting life in Trinity,  collected by the Trinity Historical Society over the years.

Fort Point Lighthouse

Fort Point, also known as Admiral’s Point, offers a fantastic view of Trinity.  This is where a British fortification once stood (cannons can still be seen) 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.  

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

It is believed that St. Paul’s was built by either Caleb Marshall or James Harvey of St. John’s. The wooden church with its arched windows, chancel, side aisles, and tower with a spire is an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture in outport Newfoundland during the nineteenth century.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

This is said to be the oldest standing wooden Catholic Church in Newfoundland.  The church never had electricity installed and has the feeling of a dollhouse inside.  

Bonavista Peninsula Activities

Humpback Whale
Paul Dolk Photography: This photo can be purchased from Paul’s Website

There are many places to visit on the island of Newfoundland, however, few places have the density and diversity of experiences that Trinity Bight and the Bonavista Peninsula offers. Trinity is ideally situated for exploring surrounding communities for half-day and full day trips including Port Rexton, Port Union, Elliston, Bonavista, New Bonaventure, Upper Amherst Cove and more. Use this section to plan your trips and activities while staying in one of the Artisan Inn’s rooms or vacation homes in Trinity.