Wake up by the water, spend the day exploring the Avalon and beyond, then come home each evening to Placentia Bay.
Islands in the Bay Cottages is an ideal home base for scenic drives, historic communities, coastal trails, beaches and day trips throughout the Avalon Peninsula — with even more of eastern Newfoundland within reach.
Historic fortifications, interpretation and panoramic views overlooking Placentia and the surrounding bay.
NL Tourism → Map → Restaurants Nearby →Explore the waterfront, historic streets, harbour, museums and centuries of French and English history.
NL Tourism → Map → Restaurants →Discover the former naval base landscape, coastline, marine history and ferry gateway to Newfoundland.
Map →Pick a direction, follow the coast and build your day around small towns, lookouts, heritage sites and local food.
A full coastal touring route through some of the northern Avalon’s most memorable communities, beaches, museums and working harbours.
Follow Route 100 toward Cape St. Mary’s through open barrens, small coastal communities and some of the wildest scenery on the Avalon Peninsula.
One of Newfoundland’s signature coastal drives, linking fishing communities, historic sites, the East Coast Trail, lighthouses and dramatic ocean scenery.
Beyond the Avalon, but worth an early start for guests who want a longer eastern Newfoundland road trip.
A 3.5 km return coastal trail through forest, beaches, lookout points and caves.
NL Tourism → Map →Walk across open coastal barrens to one of North America’s most accessible major seabird colonies.
NL Tourism → Map →A distinctive beach backed by cliffs, with a short coastal hiking trail overlooking Conception Bay.
NL Tourism → Map →A celebrated coastal trail through sea stacks, cliffs, beaches and dramatic Trinity Bay scenery.
Trinity & Port Rexton → Map →