Newfoundland Road Trip - 2018
August 19, 2018 – August 26, 2018 • 5 days
5-day Newfoundland road trip in August 2018 — driving routes and photos from Canada's easternmost province, including the Avalon Peninsula and Conception Bay.
About This Trip
5 days driving the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland, August 2018. Documented with phone photos only — no dashcam, no GPX tracking, no video. This predates the current GoMoveShift recording setup.
Newfoundland is one of the most remote and least-visited road trip destinations in North America. The Avalon Peninsula — the southeastern corner of the island — includes the Southern Shore (Irish Loop), Conception Bay, and the area around Salmonier Nature Park.
Practical Notes
- Driving: Right-hand traffic. Long empty stretches between towns. Newfoundland has one of the highest moose-vehicle collision rates in North America — caution required at dawn and dusk.
- Duration: 5 documented days across the Avalon Peninsula.
- Season: August is Newfoundland’s warmest month, but fog is common on the east coast. Temperatures are cooler than mainland Canada.
- Time zone: Newfoundland Standard Time (UTC-3:30) — the only half-hour time zone in North America.
- Documentation: Phone photos only. No dashcam, GPX, or video from this trip.
Arrival: Portugal Cove South
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Arrival on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland's southeastern corner and the easternmost point of North America. The day ended at Portugal Cove South on the Southern Shore, with 10 photos from the first few hours.
Day Statistics 37 photos
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Southern Shore
Monday, August 20, 2018
Exploring the Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula, a sparsely populated stretch of coastline where most settlements fall under unincorporated Newfoundland with no municipal government. Fifteen photos documented the rugged coastal landscape.
Day Statistics 37 photos
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Fermeuse & the Irish Loop
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
A stop at Fermeuse, a small fishing community on the Irish Loop drive along the Southern Shore. The Irish Loop takes its name from the Irish settlers who populated these coastal villages. A quieter day with just 2 photos.
Day Statistics 37 photos
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Salmonier & the Avalon Interior
Friday, August 24, 2018
A drive inland to the Salmonier area in the Avalon Peninsula's interior, away from the coast. Salmonier sits along the river of the same name, near the Salmonier Nature Park wildlife reserve. Seven photos from over 6 hours of driving.
Day Statistics 37 photos
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Conception Bay: Harbour Main to Caplin Cove
Sunday, August 26, 2018
The final day of the trip, driving the western shore of the Avalon Peninsula along Conception Bay from Harbour Main to Caplin Cove. Conception Bay faces west toward the island's interior, offering a different perspective from the Atlantic-facing Southern Shore.
Day Statistics 37 photos
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