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Baccalieu Trail: Route 70, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Baccalieu Trail: Route 70

NL 70, Columbus Drive, Trinity Road · Carbonear → Bay de Verde

Sweeping41 mi1 hr 15 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 400 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 70 is also called the Baccalieu Trail for its entire length. It runs along the Conception Bay side of the Bay de Verde Peninsula. This drive starts at Carbonear and ends at Bay de Verde, 41.1 miles in about 1 hr 15 min, with gentle curves.

Carbonear overlooks the west side of Conception Bay and was settled by 1631, making it one of the oldest permanent European settlements in Newfoundland. Beyond it Route 70 passes through small communities along the coast, including Salmon Cove, Kingston and Western Bay, then meets Route 80 at Old Perlican before turning east into Bay de Verde.

Bay de Verde is a town of 347 people, between two hills, with a harbour on one side and an exposed rocky shore on the other. Visitors can tour the Bay de Verde Heritage House, an 1896 Victorian home, and other draws include whale watching, iceberg viewing and the Lazy Rock hiking trail.

Along the way

  1. Carbonear
  2. Northern Bay Sands
  3. Bay de Verde
Elevation
2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 400 ft
CarbonearBay de Verde
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
CarbonearBay de Verde
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The final descent into Bay de Verde is steep and can be hazardous in winter.
  • Check 511NL for closures before you go.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511 Newfoundland and Labrador.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Baccalieu Trail take to drive?

From Carbonear to Bay de Verde on Route 70 is 41.1 miles and takes about 1 hr 15 min.

What is the Baccalieu Trail?

It is the name Route 70 carries for its entire length on the Avalon Peninsula, also called Roaches Line and the Conception Bay Highway.

What is there to do in Bay de Verde?

The Bay de Verde Heritage House, an 1896 Victorian home, whale watching, iceberg viewing and the Lazy Rock hiking trail.

Is the Baccalieu Trail dangerous in winter?

The steep final descent into Bay de Verde can be hazardous in winter, so check 511NL before you go.

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Map of Baccalieu Trail: Route 70, from Carbonear to Bay de Verde