Puffin Colony — Attraction in Bonavista

For generation of mariners along this coast, the light at Cape Bonavista was their only connection to land while out on the dark sea. Built in 1843, the light at Cape Bonavista is one of the few in the world where you can still climb up the stone tower and see the same seal oil fueled catoptric light apparatus that was used in the 1800s. One of the most photographed places in Newfoundland and Labrador, this is a prime location to view whales, icebergs...

A lot of people are confusing this place with the Elliston Puffin viewing location. This is a different location but you can actually get closer to the island that the puffins are breeding on, to see them in their natural habitat. There is a great museum with information on the lighthouse that was there and clean restrooms. There are several cliffs with amazing views to see just before the top of the hill. The staff at the museum are great and very...

We lucked out. The weather was amazing. Not sure everyone who visits will get the nice day we had. Easy to get to. Drive right up to a 400m trail and you are standing very close to the puffin colony. It was far enough away that it was difficult to get pictures with my phone but those who had a real camera got some great shots. Whales were breaching everywhere and quite close to shore. Very well worth the short detour on the way...