Newfoundland district, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Places to visit near Torbay

Torbay is a town in Newfoundland district, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, home to about 3,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 116 beaches & coast, 99 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Masjid-an-Noor (9 km), Pippy Park (12 km) and Beth El (12 km).

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Torbay at a glance

Location
Newfoundland district, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Population
about 3,097
Coordinates
47.6666° N, 52.7313° W
Places within 50 km
284 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Torbay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Torbay: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Torbay

118 beaches & coast within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Big Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Torbay

99 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Round Pond (7 km); the best-known is Quidi Vidi Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Torbay

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Red Cliff Radar Station (7 km); the best-known is Fort William (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Torbay

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Tolt (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Torbay

10 museums within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Johnson Geo Centre (14 km); the best-known is The Rooms (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Torbay

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Torbay. The closest is Shoe Cove Island (13 km); the best-known is Bell Island (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Torbay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Torbay
  2. 9 km Masjid-an-Noor · mosque, Newfoundland
  3. 4 km Quidi Vidi Lake · lake, Newfoundland
  4. 2 km Fort William · fort, Newfoundland
  5. 1 km Bannerman Park · park, Newfoundland
  6. 3 km Pippy Park · park, Newfoundland
  7. 12 km Back to Torbay

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From travellers near Torbay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Torbay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast116118Big Beach (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs9999Round Pond (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1718Red Cliff Radar Station (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Tolt (12 km)
    Museums1010Johnson Geo Centre (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Shoe Cove Island (13 km)
    Parks88Voisey's Brook Park (9 km)
    Churches66Saint Thomas Church (13 km)
    Other attractions33Beth El (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Fluvarium (12 km)
    Waterfalls22The Spout (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid-an-Noor (9 km)
    Caves11Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mount St. Francis Monastery (14 km)
    Treks11East Coast Trail (47 km)

    Torbay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Torbay?

    Masjid-an-Noor (mosque, about 9 km), Pippy Park (park, about 12 km), Beth El (attraction, about 12 km), Quidi Vidi Lake (lake, about 12 km), Bannerman Park (park, about 13 km), Fort William (fort, about 14 km).

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

    284 places on Spotwander: 116 beaches & coast, 99 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Torbay?

    Big Beach, about 3 km by road; Church Cove (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Torbay?

    Round Pond, about 7 km by road; North Three Island Pond (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Torbay?

    Red Cliff Radar Station, about 7 km by road; Baird Cottage (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Torbay?

    Start in Torbay, visit Masjid-an-Noor, then Quidi Vidi Lake, then Fort William, then Bannerman Park, then Pippy Park, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Torbay?

    October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Torbay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Torbay’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.