Places to visit near

Bonavista

Bonavista is a town in Newfoundland district, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada of about 3,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 45 beaches & coast, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Bonavista Harbour, Bonavista Lighthouse and Green Island.

48.6499° N, 53.1147° WPop. 3,658

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see12
Notable271
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Bonavista

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bonavista
  2. Bonavista Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cable John Covebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Robert Tilley Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Green Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Birchy Covebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bonavista
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bonavista?

Bonavista Harbour (beach, about 1 km), Bonavista Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km), Mathew (ship) Replica (museum, about 1 km), Green Island (island, about 21 km), Bayleys Cove (beach, about 2 km), Cable John Cove (beach, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bonavista?

57 places on Spotwander: 45 beaches & coast, 1 lake, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest beach to Bonavista?

Bonavista Harbour, about 1 km by road; Bayleys Cove (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bonavista?

Abbotts Steady, about 25 km by road; Back Arm Pond (76 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bonavista?

Start in Bonavista, visit Bonavista Lighthouse, then Cable John Cove, then Robert Tilley House, then Green Island, then Birchy Cove, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

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