Trinity, Newfoundland

Trinity is a small town located on Trinity Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s population is a mere 350, which makes it the perfect place to go if you really want to get away from crowds and take in some history and nature. The landscape is extremely beautiful and serene, with cliffs, rolling hills and the clearest of crystal clear blue water.

Trinity has over 50 architecturally significant buildings. The best way to learn all about the history of Trinity and it’s architecture is to take a tour lead by Kevin Toope. During the two hour tour, you will walk along the scenic paths and streets where Toope will relay stories from diaries, court records, and burial records, detailing past crimes and punishments, unusual deaths, tragic shipwrecks, and disasters. You will also see many historic photos which you can review and compare with the Trinity of today. He will also tell you tales about the people’s of Trinity’s past; the Beothuk Indians, the French, the Irish, and the English and the contributions they each made to it’s rich history.

If you are a naturalist or just want to take a trip where you can take in the outdoor splendor, Trinity offers a variety of activities such as whale watching and hiking. There are over 50 fantastic hiking trails on the Avalon and Bonavista Peninsula. There are trails for every experience level. There are also 5-day and 8-day camping excursions where you can enjoy hiking, sea kayaking, fishing and wildlife watching while you spend a week living amongst caribou, eagles, whales, icebergs, and orchids. Check out “Newfoundland Coastal Safari” for more information.

Trinity has a fantastic theatre group. “All summer long in Trinity Bight, Newfoundland, Rising Tide Theatre presents a festival of plays, dinner theatre, concerts and special events in outdoor venues all around the Bight. Beginning in the last week in June and running until the first week in September audiences can enjoy at least eight different productions of music, comedy and drama performed on a rotating basis, as well as several one-time only special shows.”