NL Parks
Notre Dame Provincial Park
Newfoundland and Labrador Est. 1966 1.05 km²
Iceberg-viewing base on Newfoundland's central north shore.
Overview
Small but strategically placed on the central north shore, Notre Dame Provincial Park is a base for driving Iceberg Alley in June, whale watching in July, and touring the Twillingate/Fogo loop. The park hosts a swimming pond, campground, cabins and a Junior Naturalist program.
- Iceberg Alley base (June peak)
- Whale watching short drive away
- Twillingate/Fogo access
- Compact family campground
Quick facts
- Size
- 1.05 km²
- Established
- 1966
- Iceberg peak
- June
- Sites
- ~90
Things to do
Iceberg viewing (Twillingate)
Family swimming pond
Whale watching (July)
Coastal scenic drive
Camping
Reservations: Recommended · Frontcountry: Yes · Backcountry: No · RV: Yes · Glamping: No
- Serviced and unserviced sites
- Cabins and camping cabins
- Swimming pond on-site
Campgrounds in and near this park
- Notre Dame Provincial Park
Lewisporte, Newfoundland & Labrador · 12 km away
- Fogo Island Wilderness Glamping
Fogo, Newfoundland & Labrador · 90 km away
Hiking
Notre Dame trail loop
Easy · 3 kmFamily forest loop.
Wildlife
Common
Moose, Bald eagle, Common eider
Signature
Humpback whale (July), Icebergs (June)
Viewing tips
Icebergs typically visible off Twillingate in June; whales chase capelin in July.
Safety
Never approach icebergs by kayak — they roll unpredictably.
Photography
- Iceberg + fishing stage at Twillingate
- Humpback flukes off Notre Dame Bay
- Pond reflections at sunset
Best time to visit
spring
May: quiet, cool.
summer
Jun-Jul: icebergs then whales.
fall
Sept: colour, quiet.
winter
Closed.
Peak: Mid-June to end of July · Shoulder: August, September
Family & accessibility
Family
- Junior Naturalist
- Warm swimming pond
- Cabins for iceberg-viewing families
Accessibility
- Accessible washrooms
- Some accessible sites
Reservations
Book through NL Parks Reservation Service — opens 120 days ahead of arrival.
Reserve nowSuggested itineraries
weekend
Iceberg Alley Weekend
Two nights + Twillingate iceberg boat + coastal drive.
FAQ
Are icebergs guaranteed?
No — variable year to year; June is the best window.
Nearby
National parks
- Terra Nova National Park · 110 km
- Gros Morne National Park · 181 km
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park · 487 km
Nearby cities
- Twillingate · 63 km
- Bonavista · 159 km
- St. John's · 252 km
Other provincial parks
- Barachois Pond Provincial Park · 238 km
- Panmure Island Provincial Park · 641 km
- Cabot Beach Provincial Park · 706 km
- Parc national de la Gaspésie · 783 km
Road trips
Plan this trip with a human
Our Travel Concierge builds custom itineraries around Notre Dame Provincial Park — permits, campsites, driving times, and shoulder-season strategy included.
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