Newfoundland FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Newfoundland.

When is the best time to visit Newfoundland?

The best time to visit Newfoundland & Labrador is May to September, coinciding with the whale-watching season, while iceberg viewing is May to July, usually peaking in late May and early June. The summer months (June-August) are warmest time to visit with the most sunshine and the busiest events schedule. Autumn (September-October) can be an attractive time to visit with the Fall colours. Winter is low season and can be very cold in northern Newfoundland and Labrador, but milder in the south and St John’s.

What is the official language of Newfoundland?

English is widely spoken in Newfoundland & Labrador.

How do I manage my travel money in Newfoundland?

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cash, credit, and debit cards are widely accepted, and cash machines are easy to access.

What places combine well with Newfoundland?

Newfoundland & Labrador is easily combined with The Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward as well as the north-east of Quebec.

What are the main cultural events in Newfoundland?

Newfoundland & Labrador hosts a range of food and drink, music and arts celebrations, with the schedule peaking in summer.

St John’s hosts the George Street Festival and Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in July, and the Royal St John’s Regatta in August/

In western Newfoundland, Rocky Harbour holds Harbour Lights Festival in August and Cow Head hosts the Gros Morne Fall Festival in September.

Gander hosts the Festival of Flight in August, celebrating the town’s aviation heritage, while Grand Falls-Windsor in central Newfoundland hosts the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival in July.

In northern Newfoundland, St Anthony hosts the Iceberg Festival in June to coincide with peak season for iceberg viewing.