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Dildo
Go for one night, not a base: the name is the hook, but whale-watching, Dildo Island and the brewery fill a half-day. Skip if you are not already driving Route 80.
Dildo is a small Trinity Bay fishing town on the Avalon Peninsula, about 50 minutes by car from St. John's. The name draws visitors, but the real draw is the water: whale-watching tours, Dildo Island archaeology and a microbrewery with a museum. It works as a half-day or one-night stop on an Eastern Newfoundland loop, not a destination on its own.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many tours closed)
- Airport
- YYT
- Nights
- 1
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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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Dildo911 ▾
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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 Dildo, 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
- SafetyDildo is a small, safe town.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Newfoundland and Labrador health line
- 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 aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Beerdraught at the brewery / can at a shopC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
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 1 h 10 min drive via Route 1 and Route 80; rental car needed.)
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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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 Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Feb (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Jul (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dildo: 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)
12 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°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
You need a car. Dildo is on Route 80, about 15 km from the Trans-Canada Highway (Exit 28). The town itself is walkable along the waterfront; Broad Cove and South Dildo are a short drive away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive Route 80 to Route 1 east, about 50 min
Best as a base before or after Dildo; George Street and Signal Hill.
Door to door: About 2 h
Drive Route 80 north then Route 230, about 2 h
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive Route 80 south to Route 70, about 1 h
Heritage town on Conception Bay; pairs well with a Dildo stop.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive Route 80 to Route 1 west, about 1 h 30 min
Service town; only worth it if you are heading west anyway.
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.
Dildo waterfront (Front Road)
Inn By The Bay and George House B&B are on Front Road, walking distance to the marina and brewery.
Broad Cove / South Dildo
Cottages and the Blue Whale Lounge; a short drive from the main waterfront.
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
| Inn or B&B double room1 × 1 night × C$180 | C$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Dildo Island Adventure Tours, per person2 × C$75 · check | C$150 |
| Dildo Brewing Company tasting flight2 × C$15 · check | C$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$73 |
| Trip total≈ C$402 per person per day, bed included | C$803≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips | C$18–26 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Beer: draught at the brewery / can at a shop | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Whale-watching tourcheck | C$75–120 (≈ US$55–90) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most tours and the brewery run May–Oct only; check dates before you book.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the highway.
- Book accommodation ahead in Jul–Aug; the town is small.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Newfoundland and Labrador health line
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health line811
Embassy
No embassies in Dildo; US consulate in Halifax, most others in Ottawa or St. John's (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- St. John's → Dildo by car: about 1 h 10 min, fuel about C$15 (≈ US$11) (check)
- Dildo Island Adventure Tours: about C$75–120 (≈ US$55–90) per person, May–Oct (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the marina? — Where is the marina?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
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 Dildo. 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 · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many tours closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYT: rental car pickup, Route 80 drive time, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster along Front Road: marina, brewery, Inn By The Bay, Dildo Dory Grill.
- Place pages with verified tour cutoffs (Dildo Island Adventure Tours, Historic Dildo Days) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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