Known as "The Gateway" to this beautiful isle, this is a great place to start your journey. From the mountains and rolling valleys of the Codroy Valley to the quaint fishing villages and rugged shorelines of the South Coast, this corner of the island offers an array of astonishing scenery. Discover the rich heritage and culture of the region. Stop at the Provincial Visitor Information Centre in Port aux Basques and find out about the many things to do and see during your visit to the South West Coast. The main entry point to Newfoundland, offers great accommodations, dining and a strong history linked to transportation and navigation which can be seen by a 1600’s antique navigational device called an Astrolabe, located at the Gulf Museum.

Rose Blanche Lighthouse - Built in 1873 it’s Atlantic Canada’s only granite lighthouse.

Railway Heritage Centre - Located at the entrance to Port aux Basques, see restored trains and historical displays.

Cape Ray Paleoeskimo Site - 1800 years ago the Dorset Paleoeskimo occupied a site at Cape Ray for about 800 years.

Codroy Valley International Wetlands – These wetlands are an important part of the ecosystem, and home to Canada’s greatest variety of migratory waterfowl, spring and fall are great birding times.

• Bird Cove
• Captain Cook's Trail and Admiral Palliser’s Trail
• Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands
• Cow Head
• Deer Lake
• Gros Morne National Park
• Hawke’s Bay
• L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
• Norris Point
• Norstead, a Viking Village
• Port au Choix National Historic Site
• Port au Port
• Rocky Harbour
• St. Anthony
• St. Barbe
• Stephenville
• Trout River
• Western Brook Pond