Salmonier Nature Park — Attraction in Island of Newfoundland

The Salmonier Nature Park is truly a gem of Newfoundland — a seamless blend of rehabilitative wildlife care and immersive nature experiences. Here's a glowing comment you might leave:

Visiting Salmonier Nature Park was absolutely magical. The 3‑km boardwalk winds through peaceful boreal forest and wetlands, offering a wonderful, accessible way to experience Newfoundland’s natural beauty. Throughout the trail, there are thoughtfully designed enclosures showcasing local wildlife—moose, caribou, lynx, foxes, owls, and otters—each situated in habitats that feel authentic and respectful.

What sets this park apart is its focus on wildlife rehabilitation and education. Many of the animals are lifelong residents rescued because they couldn’t survive in the wild. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate, always ready to share insightful stories about each species and their roles in Newfoundland’s ecosystem.

The enclosed Wildlife Discovery Centre adds a rich educational layer, with displays that deepen your understanding of the province’s flora and fauna.

Overall, Salmonier Nature Park offers a serene walk, up-close wildlife encounters, and meaningful conservation learning—all within an easily managed trail. It’s an inspiring and memorable stop less than an hour from St. John's . Highly recommended to nature lovers and families alike!

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I really like the changes that have been made to this park since I last visited (roughly 10 years ago). The entry into the park is now free, which I think is a fantastic way to draw in more people for nature walks with their families. The interpretation center is also laid out very nicely. It's spacious, informative, and very clean. This is an area of the park worth checking out either before or after your trek.

I would like to see a few more garbage bins on the boardwalk as well. There were bottles, cans, wrappers, and a lot of other debris off the boardwalk and laying around the animal enclosures - fairly sad when you think about this park being a source for education.

I do love this park very much. The air is fresh, the wildlife is beautiful if you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse, and the boardwalk is easy to navigate and trek. A big thanks should be given to the staff as well for their friendliness and knowledge; as a nature-lover and aspiring conservationist, I really want to see this park thrive at the fullest of potential.

A lot of people go with the mindset of it being a zoo - it's not. The animals are harder to see if they do not wish to be seen (as nature intended for some species). Enjoy the walk, keep expectations modest, and take in whatever you can. It's a great way to get outdoors, learn, and just enjoy whatever...

It's Free! A wonderful interpretive center with lots of helpful, knowledgeable staff and some impressive taxidermy work - true museum quality. The information presented was helpful, accurate and sometimes surprising. There is a fabulous 3km long boardwalk trail that takes you through the boreal forest setting, and the trail is punctuated by placards and enclosures where you MAY see some of the rescued wildlife that for one reason or another is not a candidate for release. They do wildlife rescue work - with a focus on treatment and release back into the wild. We saw several, but the trail (longish but accessible! A mix of shade, dappled light and occasional direct sun, but mostly sheltered from winds) is worth it all on its own; a beautiful, peaceful place. While we were there (mid June), there were a couple of busloads of students in the center and on the trails, in addition to the usual local families and us tourists - and there was plenty of room for us all. Highly recommend, and the number of families (locals) there with kids and strollers making obvious repeat visits...