Located on the Great Northern Peninsula in Newfoundland
and Labrador province, St. Anthony is a small town known for whale
watching. During early 16th century, the first European
settlement emerged in the region when the French used the harbor as a
fishing station. Today, tourism has become a vital industry in St. Anthony.
Things to do in St. Anthony
L'Anse aux Meadows
L'Anse aux Meadows is an archeological site located on extreme north tip of
Newfoundland island. The UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to 1000 AD
and is the only Viking settlement in North America.
Grenfell Interpretation Center
Grenfell Interpretation is focused on the life of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell. The
center features a gallery of informative panels. Grenfell by Christian
Cardell Corbet is part of the collection.
Whale Watching
St. Anthony is a popular spot for whale watching. Many tourists make their
way to the small town for watching whales in their natural habitat. Many
private operators run boat tours for observation of iceberg and whales up
close.
Best Time to Fly to St. Anthony
The best time to book flights to St. Anthony is between the months of spring and
early summer. You can spot icebergs during April, May and early June, this
period coincides with the best time to spot whales as well. Whales arrive
in the region around middle of May and stay till September.
Airports in St. Anthony
St. Anthony is served by St. Anthony Airport which is located 22 miles from
the town of St. Anthony. PAL Airlines operates limited flights to St. Anthony from
Blanc-Sablon, Goose Bay, Wabush, and St. John’s.