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Lewisporte
One night is enough: use Lewisporte as a ferry-port stop and marina base, not a destination. Two nights only if you add Notre Dame Provincial Park or a boat day.
Lewisporte is a small deep-water port on Notre Dame Bay, 14 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway on Route 341. It has a marina, two small seasonal museums and a provincial park nearby, and it works best as a quiet overnight between Gander and Twillingate rather than a place to spend a week.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice, many seasonal sites closed)
- 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
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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 Lewisporte, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are weather, wildlife on the roads and seasonal closures, not crime.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 811 Health advice (811, Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 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.
- AirportYQX Gander International (About 1 h by car via Route 341 and the Trans-Canada Highway; rental cars at Gander.).
- Getting aroundThe town is small and the Main Street strip is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught in a lounge / can at a storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi ridecheckC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedMotel or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel or B&B double room, 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$250 (≈ 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
- YQX Gander International (About 1 h by car via Route 341 and the Trans-Canada Highway; rental cars at Gander.) · YYT St. John's International (About 4 h by car; the main gateway for the island.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Feb (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Oct (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lewisporte: 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
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
12 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
13 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°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
The town is small and the Main Street strip is walkable. A car is the practical way to reach the provincial park, Gander and Twillingate. Local taxis cover short hops; the DRL-LR intercity bus stops in Lewisporte on its Port aux Basques–St. John's run.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Route 341 south to the Trans-Canada Highway, then east on Route 1
Aviation museum, full services and the island's main airport; easy half-day.
Twillingate
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Route 340 north from the Route 341 junction
Iceberg and whale watching in season; a full day or an overnight.
Grand Falls-Windsor
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Route 341 south, then west on the Trans-Canada Highway
Larger town for shopping, services and the salmon interpretation centre.
Glovertown
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Route 1 east, then Route 310 north
Terra Nova area; worth it mainly if you are already heading east.
Notre Dame Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Route 341 south to the Trans-Canada Highway junction, then 1 km (0.6 mi) eastRoute 341 south to the Trans-Canada Highway junction, then 0.6 mi (1 km) east
Beach, picnic areas and campground; seasonal.
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.
Main Street / harbourfront
Walkable strip with the marina, B&Bs, motels, restaurants and the library; best for one night without a car.
Route 341 corridor north of town
Motels and pull-in lodgings with parking; practical if you arrive late off the highway.
Notre Dame Provincial Park
Campground about 14 km (8.7 mi) south near the Trans-Canada Highway junction; seasonal, so check opening dates.Campground about 8.7 mi (14 km) south near the Trans-Canada Highway junction; seasonal, so check opening dates.
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$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or B&B double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Car rental, one day1 × C$90 · check | C$90 |
| Fuel, about 150 km of local driving1 × C$25 · check | C$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$61 |
| Trip total≈ C$333 per person per day, bed included | C$666≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish and chips or a diner plate | C$16–26 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Beer: draught in a lounge / can at a store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| 5 km taxi ridecheck | C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Campground site, per nightcheck | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Seasonal sites (heritage centre, train park, campground) open roughly mid-June to end of August; check dates before you build a day around them.
- Cell coverage and fuel stops thin out on the small roads off the Trans-Canada Highway; fill up in Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor.
- Moose and, in coastal areas, the occasional black bear are on or near roads at dusk and dawn.
- Summer fog and rain arrive fast on Notre Dame Bay; bring a windproof layer for the marina and boat trips.
- Ferry and coastal-shipping schedules change by season; confirm before you plan a connection.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (811, Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Health advice (811)811
Embassy
No embassies in town; the US consulate-general is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DRL-LR bus, Gander → Lewisporte: about C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi in town: C$10–18 (≈ US$8–14) for most hops (check)
- Car rental, one day from Gander: about C$60–140 (≈ US$45–110) plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Thank you / Thanks — Thank you
- Where is the marina? — Where is the marina?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
English is the everyday language here; a few friendly words go a long way in small-town Newfoundland.
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 Lewisporte. 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, ice, many seasonal sites closed) · 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
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQX: last transfer times from Gander, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster on Main Street with rescue anchors: marina, heritage centre, train park, library.
- Place pages with verified seasonal cutoffs (heritage centre, train park, provincial park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and coastal-shipping connection fixtures so Labrador-bound travellers can plan a rung.
Sources
- officialTown of Lewisporte
- officialNewfoundland and Labrador tourism
- officialDRL-LR intercity bus
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lewisporte, revision 4798755 (CC BY-SA 4.0)