Route 230: Bonavista Peninsula

Route 230, Canon Bayley Road, Old Days Pond Road · Route 1 → Bonavista

Leisurely70 mi1 hr 40 min3,700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way

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The drive

Route 230 is the Bonavista Peninsula Highway, part of the Discovery Trail. It leaves the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville and runs up the Trinity Bay side of the peninsula to Bonavista, through rolling coast and barrens with long open stretches.

Trinity is a short detour off the route on Route 239, about 3 km in. Bonavista, at the end of this drive, has a historic outport and lighthouse. Route 235 runs on to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, and the peninsula is known for whales, icebergs and puffins. Puffin nesting runs from mid-June to late September.

The drive is long rather than twisty; the draw is the coast and the town at the end.

Along the way

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Elevation

3,700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft

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Curves

Mostly gentle curves

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Good to know

Moose are a real hazard on Newfoundland roads, especially from dusk to dawn and from May to October.
One guide describes Route 230 as having potholes and bumps, so drive carefully.
The road is long and quiet, so fill your tank before you head out.

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

Questions about this drive

How long is Route 230 to Bonavista?

Route 230 from the Trans-Canada Highway to Bonavista is 69.9 miles and takes about 1 hr 39 min.

Are there moose on Route 230?

Moose can be on any Newfoundland highway. The provincial government says the risk is highest from dusk to dawn, with most collisions from May to October.

When can you see puffins near Bonavista?

Puffin nesting coincides with the main tourist season, from mid-June to late September, according to local guides.

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