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Grey River
Go only if you are a self-contained salmon angler or hiker with a booked lodge: 1–2 nights, ferry or helicopter in, no shops for gear.
Grey River is an outport of about 100 people on Newfoundland's southwest coast, reachable only by ferry or helicopter. There is no road, no fuel, no rental car and no hotel strip: two fishing lodges, two small stores and a fjord that splits into three arms. It suits anglers and hikers who book ahead and bring what they need; everyone else should treat it as a boat stop, not a base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (salmon season and ferry weather)
- avoid Nov–Apr (wind, snow, unreliable ferry)
- Airports
- YQX · YYT
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Grey River911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grey River, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyLow crime; the real risks are weather, cold water and isolation.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYQX Gander International (Long drive to Burgeo on Route 480, then ferry; check connections).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMotel or B&B room in Burgeo, a night, per roomC$120 (≈ US$90)
- Mid-range bedMotel or B&B room in Burgeo, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or B&B room in Burgeo, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$100 (≈ US$75) · Mid C$200 (≈ US$150) · High C$400 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YQX Gander International (Long drive to Burgeo on Route 480, then ferry; check connections) · YYT St. John's International (Fly here, then drive or bus west to Burgeo before the ferry)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Feb (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Oct (16 rain days), driest Feb (13). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grey River: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
15 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
13 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
14 rd
Apr
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
14 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. The village is small and the fjord arms are reached by boat or on foot; there is no car rental and no taxi. Lodges run boats and guides for anglers.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2–3 h
Ferry from Grey River, or the reverse run from Burgeo
Mainland supply town on Route 480; the practical place to stage the trip.
Ramea
goDoor to door: About 1–2 h
Provincial ferry on the Burgeo line
Island community; good fallback when Grey River sailings are cancelled.
Francois
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
MV Marine Voyager from Grey River
Ferry continues here on set days; check the schedule before relying on it.
Grand Bruit
cautionDoor to door: check
Boat along the coast
No regular service; arrange locally.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grey River village
Two lodges and a handful of houses; book the bed before you book the ferry.
Burgeo
Mainland staging point on Route 480; sleep here the night before an early ferry.
Ramea
Island community on the same ferry line; useful fallback when Grey River runs are cancelled.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$80–150 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed (self-catered, ferry fare)
- Mid
- C$150–300 (≈ US$110–250) excl. bed (lodge meals, guided day)
- High
- C$300 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed (private guide, helicopter transfer)
Trip budget
| Lodge room with meals (anglers)2 × 2 nights × C$250 | C$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$200 | C$800 |
| Ferry, Burgeo–Grey River, one way2 × C$8 | C$17 |
| Vehicle on the ferry, one way1 × C$17 | C$17 |
| eSIM or data plan for the region2 × C$20 · check | C$40 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$281 |
| Trip total≈ C$539 per person per day, bed included | C$2,155≈ US$1,600 |
check
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; ferry fares and lodge rates change, so confirm before booking.
Prices of common things
| Ferry, adult one way | C$8.25 (≈ US$6) |
| Ferry, child, student or senior one way | C$4 (≈ US$3) |
| Ferry, vehicle one way | C$17.25 (≈ US$13) |
| Lodge meals for guestscheck | included in lodge rate |
| Groceries at the village storeslimited stock | C$10–40 (≈ US$8–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Grey River runs only a few days a week: check the current schedule before you plan anything.
- Wind often cancels sailings; build a spare day into the trip.
- No fuel, no pharmacy and no gear shop: bring tackle, medication and cash.
- Cell coverage is limited; tell someone your plan before you leave Burgeo.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Burgeo → Grey River: adult C$8.25 (≈ US$6) one way, about 2–3 h
- Ferry Grey River → Francois: about 1 h 45 min
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where's the ferry ramp? — Where is the ferry ramp?
- Is the ferry running today? — Is the ferry running today?
No ATM and patchy signal: carry cash and a charged power bank.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grey River. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (salmon season and ferry weather) · avoid Nov–Apr (wind, snow, unreliable ferry) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares