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Fortune
One night, and only if you are catching the Saint Pierre ferry: the town itself is a 2–3 hour stop, not a destination.
Fortune is a Burin Peninsula fishing town of about 1,400 people on Highway 220, roughly 200 km from the Trans-Canada Highway. Its real draw for travellers is the SPM Ferries terminal with sailings to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Everything else — the geological centre, the fossil cliffs, a supermarket and a diner — fits into an afternoon. Come for the ferry, sleep one night, and treat the town as a staging post for the French islands.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, wet, many services closed)
- Airport
- YYT
- Nights
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Emergency numbers for Fortune911 ▾
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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 Fortune, 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 coastal weather, fog on Highway 220 and long gaps between services.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, 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.
- AirportYYT St.
- Getting aroundWalk or drive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bakery itemC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
- BeerBeer at the LegionC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketGeological Centre entryAdults $7.50; children, students and seniors $5C$5–7.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedCampground pitch (seasonal), a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or hotel 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$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 4 h 30 min by road to Fortune; no scheduled air service in Fortune itself)
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
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 Dec (17 rain days), driest Jul (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fortune: 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)
16 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
14 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
14 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 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)
15 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
16 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
17 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
Walk or drive. The town is small enough to cover on foot in 20–30 minutes, but you need a car for Fortune Head Park Reserve and for Highway 220 connections. No local bus service; Foote's Taxi runs a shuttle from St. John's (check days and times).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min crossing
SPM Ferries from Fortune terminal, foot passengers and up to 15 vehicles
French territory: bring a passport. Book ahead in summer; day returns are tight.
St. Lawrence
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive Highway 220 east, about 40 km (25 mi)Drive Highway 220 east, about 25 mi (40 km)
Small mining-and-fishing town with its own coastal walks.
Door to door: About 3 h
Drive via Highway 220 and Route 480
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there or skip.
Grey River
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive Highway 220 west
Tiny outport; check road and services before setting out.
Ramea
overnightDoor to door: Half a day or more
Drive to Burgeo, then ferry
Ferry-dependent; plan a night on the island.
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.
Bayview Street strip
Hotel Fortune and the supermarket sit here, a short walk from the ferry terminal.
Bunker Hill Road
Geological Centre, bakery and a few guesthouse-style beds; quieter, still walkable.
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
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$160 | C$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Fuel, 200 km return on Highway 2201 × C$40 | C$40 |
| Geological Centre entry, adult2 × C$8 | C$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$57 |
| Trip total≈ C$311 per person per day, bed included | C$622≈ US$500 |
Hotel Fortune rates from about $129
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; ferry and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bakery item | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Diner meal | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Fast-food chicken combo | C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Beer at the Legion | C$6–9 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Geological Centre entryAdults $7.50; children, students and seniors $5 | C$5–7.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Saint Pierre and Miquelon needs a passport or ID and a booked seat in summer; sailings can be cancelled by weather.
- Cell coverage and fuel are limited outside the town; fill up before heading down the peninsula.
- Most restaurants and shops close early and many shut out of season — check hours before you arrive.
- Weather changes fast on the coast: fog, wind and rain even in July.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (811, Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health advice (811)811
Embassy
No consulates in Fortune; the US consulate general is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fortune → Saint Pierre, SPM Ferries: foot passenger, about 1 h 15 min; fare check with SPM Ferries
- Foote's Taxi shuttle from St. John's: daily service; fare and times check
- Fuel, Fortune → St. John's: about 4 h 30 min drive, roughly 450 km (280 mi)about 4 h 30 min drive, roughly 280 mi (450 km)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the ferry terminal? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- 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; French is useful for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
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 Fortune. 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, wet, many services 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-day contract for the SPM terminal: check-in cutoff, passport rule, weather-cancellation fallback.
- Walking cluster for Bayview Street with the hotel, supermarket and diner pinned.
- Place pages for Fortune Head Park Reserve and the Geological Centre with verified hours and entry.
- Out-of-season fixture so the page can flag closed services between November and April.
Sources
- officialTown of Fortune
- officialSPM Ferries
- officialFortune Head Geological Centre
- secondaryWikivoyage: Fortune, revision 5239602 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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