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St. Lawrence
Go for one night as a Burin Peninsula stop: museum, the Chambers Cove walk and fluorspar jewellery. Two nights only if you want the cove and the coast slowly.
St. Lawrence is a town of about 1,100 on the Burin Peninsula in southern Newfoundland, 345 km and roughly 4 h 45 min by road from St. John's. It is known for its soccer teams, its fluorspar mine, and the 1942 wrecks of the USS Truxtun and USS Pollux, when locals rescued survivors at Chambers Cove. Sights are few and close together: one full day covers the museum, the memorial and the nature walk. It works as an overnight stop on a southern Newfoundland loop, not as a base for a week.
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
- 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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Emergency numbers for St. Lawrence911 ▾
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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 St. Lawrence, 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 safe.
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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 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$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer in a loungeC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 4), a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
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 (Nearest major airport; about 345 km (214 mi) and 4 h 45 min by road.)YYT St. John's International (Nearest major airport; about 214 mi (345 km) and 4 h 45 min by road.)
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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 Nov (15 rain days), driest Jul (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St. Lawrence: 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)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
13 rd
Apr
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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)
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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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. The town is small but the museum, the trailhead off Pollux Crescent and Chambers Cove are spread out, and there is no local transit. From St. John's take the Trans-Canada Highway to Goobies, then Route 210 west toward Marystown, then Route 220 south to St. Lawrence.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Drive the south coast route via the Trans-Canada and Route 480
Too far for a return day; sleep there and take the ferry to Ramea.
Fortune
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Drive Route 220 and Route 210 east, then Route 210/220 to Fortune
Gateway for the St-Pierre ferry; check sailing days before you go.
Grand Bruit
skipDoor to door: Half a day or more
Drive and ferry connections along the south coast
A resettled outport reached by boat; not a day trip from here.
Ramea
overnightDoor to door: 5 h+
Drive to Burgeo, then the coastal 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.
Water Street area
The Ocean View Motel is here, with a lounge and an on-site restaurant; walkable to the waterfront.
Town centre / Corporation Place
Near the eateries and lounge; short drive to the museum and the nature walk trailhead.
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 double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$90 · check | C$90 |
| Fuel, St. John's return, about 700 km1 × C$90 · check | C$90 |
| Museum entry2 × C$5 · check | C$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$66 |
| Trip total≈ C$363 per person per day, bed included | C$726≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish and chips | C$16–24 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Fried chicken takeout | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Beer in a lounge | C$6–9 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Motel double room, summer | C$110–220 (≈ US$80–160) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | C$1.60–1.90 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fuel up in Marystown or Clarenville: stations on the peninsula are few and hours are short.
- The nature walk is rough gravel and open coast: wear boots, and turn back in fog or high wind.
- Cell coverage is patchy outside town; download offline maps before you leave the highway.
- Many kitchens and the museum close outside late June to early September: check hours before you commit to a night.
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 on the Burin Peninsula; the US consulate general is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- St. John's → St. Lawrence by road: about 345 km (214 mi), 4 h 45 min (check)about 214 mi (345 km), 4 h 45 min (check)
- Museum entry: a few dollars; check at the door
- Motel double, summer: C$110–220 (≈ US$80–160) (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is the kitchen still open? — Is the kitchen still open?
Fuel and food hours are the two things to confirm before you drive out here.
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 St. Lawrence. 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYT: last rental-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: museum and cemetery, Water Street, Pollux Crescent trailhead.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Miner's Memorial Museum, Echoes of Valour, Chambers Cove) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and weather fixtures so Burin Peninsula and south-coast hops can go green.