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Notable beach · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Bear Gulch

Bear Gulch is a beach in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bear Gulch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bear Gulch

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bear Gulch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.72749, -56.79791. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bear Gulch safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Bear Gulch yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bear Gulch?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bear Gulch?

    Nearby: Granby Island (river spot, 7 km), Millers Island (river spot, 24 km), Cat Arm Reservoir (lake, 47 km), Birchy Cove (beach, 5 km), Bailey Cove (beach, 8 km), Apsey Cove (beach, 8 km).

    Is Bear Gulch worth visiting?

    Bear Gulch is listed as a notable beach in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.