Photo: Fogo Island Inn
The main appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador is the peace and quiet. It’s an ideal place to step away from the constant noise of everyday life. If you’re really intent on having an end-of-the-earth vacation, head to Fogo Island, a small inhabited island reached by a 45-minute ferry ride from Newfoundland (which is also an island). It’s home to the Fogo Island Inn, which again in 2025 received a three-Michelin-Key rating. One of only two three-Key hotels in Canada, it’s a striking property with a strong sense of place.
If you’re less focused on seclusion and more interested in a cool-weather getaway, you’ll also find what you’re looking for in the most easterly Canadian province. Summer temperatures rarely climb above 77 degrees, and the air feels especially crisp along the coast with a wind that will definitely keep you on the chilly side — all 15,000 miles of it.
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The coast of Newfoundland and Labrador is the ideal place to spot giganting floating icebergs and whales. Plan to visit Iceberg Alley between March and July along the coast of Labrador, and in late May and early June along the coast of Newfoundland, for the best berg-viewing experience. For whales, especially humpbacks, go between June and September in Southern Labrador, Twillingate, and Witless Bay. The Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism department recently launched Hello Humpback, an AI-powered website to help you track humpback whales off the coast of the province. By uploading your photos of whale tails, you’ll get to learn the animals’ names and migration stories, as well as participate in a citizen science project by collecting valuable data for scientists. 