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Rencontre East
Go for 1–2 nights only if you accept the ferry timetable as your clock: no road in, no cars, one store. Otherwise skip and stay on the Burgeo or Fortune side.
Rencontre East is a ferry-only outport of about 115 people on Fortune Bay, reached by the MV Terra Nova from Pool's Cove (about 1 h 15 min) or Bay L'Argent (about 1 h 45 min). There is no road link, no car rental and one general store. You come for walking, boardwalks, bald eagles, salmon jumping into Rencontre Lake and a night in a place where ATVs are the main transport. Two nights is the practical maximum; one night is enough if the ferry times line up.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Mid-Jun–mid-Oct (full ferry week, warmest walking)
- avoid Nov–Apr (winter ferry days only, ice and wind)
- Airports
- YYT · YQX
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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 Rencontre East911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rencontre East, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are weather, boggy unmarked trails and the ferry timetable.
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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.
- AirportYYT St.
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at the general storeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedTent spot (unofficial, no facilities), a night, per personC$0 (≈ under US$1)
- Mid-range bedYurt rental, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedYurt rental, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$240 (≈ US$180)
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
- YYT St. John's International (About 4–5 h drive to the Pool's Cove or Bay L'Argent ferry terminals; check road conditions before setting out.) · YQX Gander International (Smaller gateway; onward drive to the ferry terminals is long, so plan an overnight en route.)
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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
Best
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, Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Feb (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Oct (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rencontre East: 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)
14 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
12 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
13 rd
Apr
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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)
12 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
15 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
15 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 streets are dirt and there are no cars in the village; residents use ATVs. Bring waterproof footwear, and ask locally before walking past the last houses, since some paths cross private land or fishing stages.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h wharf to wharf
MV Terra Nova ferry, about 1 h 15 min
The mainland-side terminal; a short stop before or after the crossing.
Door to door: About 2 h wharf to wharf
MV Terra Nova ferry, about 1 h 45 min
Seasonal mid-Jun–mid-Oct service; winter sailings are limited to certain days.
Door to door: Half a day or more
Drive from the ferry terminals, then the coastal road
Too far for a same-day return around the ferry timetable.
Ramea
overnightDoor to door: A full day
Drive to Burgeo, then the Ramea ferry
Pair with Burgeo rather than trying it from Rencontre East.
Fortune
overnightDoor to door: Several hours
Drive from the ferry terminals via the Burin Peninsula
Better as a separate stop on a Southern Newfoundland loop.
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.
Village core near the ferry wharf
Closest to Judy's General Store and the wharf; walkable to everything.
Riverside camping spots
Unofficial tent spots along the river north of the village; no facilities, pack out everything.
Outport Quest yurts
Yurt rentals and boat tours announced from 2025; confirm the season and booking before you rely on it.
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$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Local guest room or B&B1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| MV Terra Nova ferry, one way, adult2 × C$7 | C$14 |
| MV Terra Nova ferry, one way, child, student or senior 60+2 × C$4 | C$8 |
| Groceries from Judy's General Store, one day2 × C$30 · Limited stock and higher prices than the mainland. | C$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$58 |
| Trip total≈ C$320 per person per day, bed included | C$640≈ US$500 |
Very small supply; book ahead.
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; transport to the ferry terminals excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry, adult one way | C$6.75 (≈ US$5) |
| Ferry, child, student or senior 60+ one way | C$3.75 (≈ US$3) |
| Coffee or tea at the general store | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Basic grocery basket for a dayStock is limited. | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Boat tour or kayak rentalSeasonal and weather dependent. | check locally |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The ferry is the only way in and out: miss it and you stay until the next sailing.
- Winter service runs only on some days; check the provincial ferry schedule before booking anything else.
- No bank, no ATM and no pharmacy: bring cash and any medication you need.
- Mobile coverage is patchy; download offline maps and ferry timetables before you leave the terminal.
- Trails are unmarked in places and can be boggy; tell someone where you are going.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No consulates in the village; the nearest consular help is in St. John's, and national embassies are in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MV Terra Nova, Pool's Cove → Rencontre East: C$6.75 (≈ US$5) adult one way, about 1 h 15 min
- MV Terra Nova, Bay L'Argent → Rencontre East: C$6.75 (≈ US$5) adult one way, about 1 h 45 min
Say or show
- Thank you / Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the wharf? — Where is the ferry wharf?
- Is Judy's open? — Is the store open?
- Is it okay to camp here? — Can I camp here?
- How far is the walk? — How long is the walk?
- When's the next ferry? — When is the next ferry?
Cash is king here: no ATM in the village.
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 Rencontre East. 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: Mid-Jun–mid-Oct (full ferry week, warmest walking) · avoid Nov–Apr (winter ferry days only, ice and wind) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-day contract for the MV Terra Nova: last sailing, weather cancellations and a fallback bed on each side.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: wharf and store, river and lake path, east-side cliff, boardwalk loop.
- Place pages with verified access notes (Rencontre Lake viewpoint, churches, community centre) and a food page with the store's hours.
- Storm and missed-ferry fixtures so arrival gates can go green.
Sources
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