Above - Captain James Cook Map from 1775

 

Driving Directions 

 

After leaving Deer Lake Airport on Newfoundland’s west coast, turn right onto the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) and drive approximately 2 kilometers (1mile) to the Route 430 off ramp. Turn right onto Route 430 (Viking Trail) and drive north for approximately 170 kilometers (100 miles), 100 (60) of which are through the beautiful Gros Morne National Park. After 155 kilometers (90 miles) you will drive through Parsons Pond. Another 15 kilometers (10 miles) will bring you to the turnoff for Portland Creek. Turn left onto the Main Road and proceed 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) to the end of the road. Pass through our rustic gate and you are home away from home.

 

 

     We are located approximately

5 minutes from Arches Provincial Park 15 minutes from Gros Morne National Park
20 minutes from TNL theater in Cow Head 30 minutes from Western Brook Pond parking lot
1 hour from Port aux Choix National Historic Site 1 hour and 20 minutes from Wiltondale
1 1/2 hours from St. Barbe ferry to Labrador 1 hour and 45 minutes from Deer Lake Airport
2 hours and 15 minutes from Corner Brook 3 hours from L'Anse aux Meadows and St. Anthony
4 hours and 45 minutes from Port aux Basques 8 hours from St. John's