Our tours begin and end in Stephenville on Newfoundland’s southwest coast, except for our Codroy Valley tour. This outing begins and ends at Codroy Valley.
Getting Here by Ground
- Stephenville is approximately 2 hours from Marine Atlantic’s Ferry Terminal in Port aux Basques
- Take Route 490 off the Trans-Canada Highway and travel approximately 20km to Stephenville
- Codroy Valley is approximately 30 minutes from the Ferry Terminal in Port aux Basques
- Take Route 406 off the Trans-Canada Highway to enter Codroy Valley
Getting Here by Air
There are 2 options for flying into and out of Western Newfoundland
- Stephenville International Airport
- Deer Lake Airport (approximately 1.5 hours away).
Additional Links to assist with trip planning
Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
Torngat Mountains National Park
Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park
Plan for our weather
Unpredictable weather conditions are actually part of the overall Newfoundland experience and are a key element of our culture. For the most part, the temperate marine climate reduces the likelihood of extreme fluctuations in temperatures and it’s a constant source of clean, fresh air.
Good birding in the spring coincides with cooler temperatures and wetter conditions with an average temperature of 15°C (61°F) from mid-May to late June. In summer (June 21 to September 20), the days are drier and warmer with an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Temperatures in the fall (September 21 to December 20) are 11°C (59°F) on average with extended periods of unseasonal temperatures reaching up to 20°C (68°F) under clear skies and light winds. Frost is normally delayed until the middle of October with the first snowfall occurring mid-November. Winter (December 21 to March 20) temperatures hover around 0°C (32°F).
To make the most of your time with us, we recommend dressing in layers. We’ve put together a checklist of items that may help you when planning your trip to Southwestern Newfoundland:
- Clothing
- Hat for sun and rain
- Multipurpose raincoat suitable for drizzle or light rain
- Rain pants
- Water-resistant windbreaker
- Fleece top or sweater that can be stowed
- Sturdy and comfortable water-proof hikers; we recommend having backup footwear
- Woollen toque and light gloves for June and September
- Long-sleeve pullover shirt
- Wool socks
- Long pants and shorts with multiple pockets
- Birding Tools
- Bird books
- Field notebook or diary
- Binoculars
- Birding scope
- Camera
- General Items
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Anti-itch cream or mosquito repellant
- Spare batteries
- Ziploc bags (to keep items like cell phones, notebooks, etc. dry)
- Lip balm
- Benadryl
- Imodium
- Facial mask (mandatory for indoor public spaces)
- Hand sanitizer
- Refillable water bottles
- Snacks
- Back pack for day travel