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Notre Dame Provincial Park

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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

Hiking

  • Notre Dame trail loop

    Easy · 3 km

    Family 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.

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Suggested 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

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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