Things to Do in Trinity This Summer

The town of Trinity, Newfoundland may seem small but it’s packed with things to do on your Newfoundland vacation. Between strolling our historic streets, trying local fare, and connecting with nature the hardest decision will be choosing between all of the great activities on hand.

Zodiac Whale Watching Tour

We’ve long said that there’s no better way to experience the whales and icebergs of Newfoundland than in a zodiac. It’s a more personal, social experience than you get on a traditional boat tour. Not to mention you get better photo ops to share with your friends on Facebook back home.

Hike the Skerwink Trail

One of the best hiking trails in Newfoundland is just a stone’s throw from Trinity. The Skerwink Trail is a 5.3km looping trail that skims the coastline near Port Rexton and Trinity East. During this moderate hike you’ll see sea stacks, sea birds, whales, caves, and arches. The scenery just doesn’t quit.

Sip a Local Beer

After your hike, stop by the newly opened Port Rexton Brewery for a pint. Their tasting room has quickly become a community favourite, and you’ll see why. The laid back atmosphere and local craft beer will have you coming back.

ATV Tour

Get our of your car and explore the ponds, creeks, and trails of the Bonavista Peninsula with us on one our our ATV tours. You just might see some moose, ducks, fox, beavers, or local birds. No tour is complete without a traditional boil up in the woods. Each tour is customizable to your interests and timetable.

Watch the Trinity Pageant

On this scenic walking tour, Rising Tide Theatre will give you a glimpse into the daily lives, traditions, and hardships of the people of Trinity in the 1700s. Wander back in time and check out the historic merchant buildings, churches, homes, and cemeteries of Trinity.

Sea Kayaking

Even if you’re a beginner, tooling around the harbour in Trinity in a sea kayak is a great way to spend a few hours. Or you want more open water sea kayaking, we can take you out into Trinity Bay to kayak among whales, icebergs, and puffins. Not only will you get up close and personal with sea life, you’ll also burn off a bit of all that delicious Newfoundland food you’ve discovered in town.

Tour a Film Set

Trinity has become a popular spot for films in the last two decades. While in Trinity, you can drop by the film sets of Random Passage, The Shipping News, and now The Grand Seduction. Take a selfie at Joe’s Place or see what life was like in an outport in the 1800s.

These are just a few things to do in Trinity. Add in visits to museums, art galleries, tracking down root cellars, and theatre and you’ll be sure to want to extend your vacation to our historic and beautiful town.

What’s going to make your Trinity bucket list?

Ready to book your ocean safari? 

Whether you’d like to get up close and personal with ocean wildlife, the world’s biggest icebergs, and seabirds, get in touch to see all Trinity Eco-Tours has to offer.

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Discover historic Trinity on the stunning Bonavista Peninsula from your cozy room in a seaside 19th Century, six-room lodge just steps from some of the most beautiful hiking, historic sites, tours, and more.

Testimonials

Our eco-friendly whale watching/iceberg tours by Zodiac and Kayak, and our ATV tours are the best in Newfoundland!  We offer beautiful  accommodations and an on-site restaurant. It's an experience of a lifetime! 

This is hands down the best whale watching experience I have ever been on. In addition to seeing whales and puffins, Skipper Bob was exceptional. Great guide, full of stories and information and history of the region and an eagle-eye for whales! Thanks for an exceptional experience!

- Maureen R. -

Highly recommend the lodge and tours! We spent 3 nights at Trinity Eco Lodge. Warmly welcomed each morning by Shannon who helped us arrange some tours as well as gave us pointers on places of interest in the surrounding area. Shannon even told us we could warm up some of her homemade beef stew for dinner as we would be coming back late from our ATV trip!

- Ele L. -

We had a wonderful experience doing the whale watching tour! We were thrilled to see two different kinds of whales and a very rare bird - the stellar sea eagle, as well as stunning coastal views. Skipper Steve + Bob were very friendly and knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend this tour!

- Jessica L. -

We had an excellent tour with Trinity Eco-Tours. We got to see whales, a variety of seabirds including the beautiful Atlantic puffins! But the highlight for me was finally being able to see the gorgeous Steller's sea eagle. She's currently the rarest bird in all of North America, and certainly amazing to see! Definitely worth a trip out with Trinity Eco-tours. The boat was comfortable, and the staff are all incredible! You will not be disappointed.

- Alicia B. -

I did a 3-hour boat tour and it was incredible! They are a great team and you'll be in good hands if you book a tour with them. Detailed information was provided prior to boarding and engagement with the travellers was regular. Although we didn't see any whales (it was off-season), we did see puffins and eagles. Of course, the scenic beauty was breathtaking - you are out in the ocean where you experience the beauty and the force of nature.

- Preeti. -

We had a great time on our sea kayaking tour. Darrell was a fun, informative and educational guide who made us feel super comfortable paddling on the ocean. We came in September at the end of the season so didn’t see any whales or puffins, but Darrell still did a great job telling us facts about local history and the environment and taking photos for us. The hot coffee and muffins at the end were a nice treat too. We’d love to come again when the icebergs and whales are in town!

- Liam B. -