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Port Rexton, with its stunning natural beauty, provides a unique backdrop for visitor experiences. Whether you’re from down the road, across the province, or farther away, Port Rexton offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Where to stay

The Port Rexton area provides a variety of licensed guest accommodations.

Fishers’ Loft Inn

Location: Mill Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 1-877-464-3240 | 1-709-464-3240
Email: enquiries@fishersloft.com
Website: www.fishersloft.com

Lockston Park Provincial Park

Location: Route 326, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-3553
Website: www.tcii.gov.nl.ca/parks

Newfoundland Vacation Homes

Location: Trinity East
Phone: 1-866-408-4748
Email: info@newfoundlandvacationhomes.com

Parkside Inn

Location: Route 230, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-3698

Sherwood Suites & Motel

Location: Rocky Hill Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 1-877-464-2133
Email: info@sherwoodsuites.com
Website: www.sherwoodsuites.com

Trinity Bight Vacation Homes

Location: Port Rexton
Phone: 709-739-0047
Email: trinitybight@morag.ca

Skerwink Hostel

Location: Rocky Hill Rd., Trinity East
Phone: 1-709-436-3033
Email: reservations@skerwinkhostel.com
Website: www.skerwinkhostel.com

Where to eat/drink

Fishers’ Loft Inn Dining Room

Hours:
Breakfast 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Dinner 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (by reservation)

Location: Mill Road, Port Rexton

Phone: 709-464-3240

Website: www.fishersloft.com

Parkside Inn – Bar

Hours: Weekdays: 4 p.m. to Closing,  Weekends: 2 p.m. to Closing
Location: Route 230, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-2151
Email: info@newfoundlandexperiences.com

 

Port Rexton Brewing Co.

Hours:
November – May 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri/Sat
Summer Hours: Daily

Location: Ship Cove Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-2337
Email: beer@portrextonbrewing.com
Website: www.portrextonbrewing.com

The Fishing Stage Take-Out

Hours: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Main Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-425-2237
Email: fishingstage@thefishingstage.com
Facebook: Fishing Stage

The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily
Location: Main Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-332
Email: galleypr@hotmail.com

The Two Whales Coffee Shop

Hours:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily after June 16th

Location: Main Road, Port Rexton
Phone: 709-464-3928
Website: www.twowhales.com

Things to do

Port Rexton and surrounding communities within Trinity Bight provide activities and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy. A listing of festivals and other special events can be found on our home page.

Hiking

Port Rexton is home to breathtaking trails including the internationally renowned Skerwink Trail. Skerwink was ranked among the top 35 trails in North America and Europe by Travel & Leisure magazine (2003). The 5.3 km coastal loop provides an opportunity to view and photograph eagles, sea stacks, icebergs, and whales (in season) as well as historic sites in the area.

The Fox Island Trail is another local hike, just over 5 km long, accessing beautiful coastal scenery and a walk through the fishing village of Champney’s West.

Both trails are part of a network of 8 trails of varying difficulties located within the Discovery Trail (from Trinity to Bonavista) hosted by Hike Discovery. Check out their website at www.hikediscovery.com.

Boat Tours

Many visitors to our area opt to explore Port Rexton and the remainder of Trinity Bight from an ocean view. Local tour operators provide excursions to observe whales, eagles, puffins, and other wildlife. Perhaps you’ll glimpse an iceberg on its journey along the coast.

Rugged Beauty Boat Tours            www.ruggedbeautyboattours.net

Sea of Whales Adventures             www.seaofwhales.com

Trinity Eco Tours                              www.trinityecotours.com

Historic Sites

For visitors interested in local history, there are a number of historic sites and interpretive programs throughout Trinity Bight.

 

Champney’s West Historic House

See historic fishing gear, home appliances, sail making tools and hand-made local furniture. Read diaries from past residents and listen to interviews that describe their lives and community.

www.champneysisland.net

Provincial Historic Sites in Trinity

The Hiscock House captures the life of a widow raising six children in the late 19th century who maintained a genteel life through entrepreneurship. The Trinity Visitor Centre interprets the history of Trinity and Trinity Bight.

www.seethesites.ca 

Random Passage Site

Visit the set of the internationally broadcast TV series Random Passage to explore a replica of an early 1800s fishing station.

www.randompassagesite.com

Trinity Historical Society

Trinity Historical Society is host to a number of historic sites including a cooperage, Fort (Admiral’s) Point Lighthouse, the Green Family Forge, the Lester-Garland House (the first brick house in Newfoundland circa 1764), and the Trinity Historical Museum.

www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com

Trinity Historical Walking Tours

Time travel through five centuries of Newfoundland’s colourful history with an informative guide while strolling the paths of historic Trinity.

www.trinityhistoricalwalkingtours.com

The Arts

The scenery surrounding Port Rexton can’t help but to stimulate creative expression. Lose yourself in an afternoon taking pictures or painting by the sea. Browse collections displayed at local venues such as The Two Whales Coffee Shop or Fishers’ Loft. Attend a local concert or enjoy the yarns of our talented storytellers.

English Harbour Arts Centre

Visit the English Harbour Arts Centre located in the lovingly restored All Saints Anglican Church. Workshops, concerts, and other special events are presented throughout the summer months.

www.englishharbourartsassociation.com

Beyond Trinity Bight

Port Rexton serves as a strategic starting point for many day trips throughout the larger Bonavista region. Visit the Tourism NL website for complete details at www.newfoundlandlabrador.com.

Rising Tide Theatre

If you’re a theatre buff, take in a show at the Rising Tide Theatre located in Trinity where performers from across the province gather. Seasons in the Bight – a professional theatre festival – showcases musical and dramatic performances throughout the summer season.

The New Founde LandeTrinity Pageant is the outdoor event of Seasons in the Bight – where historical characters take you on a journey to understand how they went about their lives in early Trinity.

www.risingtidetheatre.com