Stephenville is a small town on the west coast of Newfoundland Island. The
town is connected via a sea port and an international airport. Stephenville
has multiple educational institutions and students make a major part of its
local population. Many bars, nightclubs, and movie theaters can be found in
Stephenville along with live entertainment.
Things to do in Stephenville
International Appalachian Trail
The International Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail which extends from
the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Mount Katahdin to the
Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec, post which it follows a ferry route to
Newfoundland. The International Appalachian Trail has been extended to
Stephenville.
Folk Night
Organized monthly by the Bay St. George Folk Arts Council, Folk Night is
held at Emile’s Pub in Stephenville downtown. The council’s aim is to
promote folk artists in visual arts and music.
Stephenville Theatre Festival
Stephenville Theatre Festival is the most popular tourist attraction in the
region. The festival draws audiences from all over Canada and the United
States.
Best Time to fly to Stephenville
Stephenville experiences extremely cold winters. The best time to book
Stephenville flights is during summer, from July to
September. The Theatre Festival also takes place during this period.
Airports in Stephenville
Stephenville International Airport is located 1.2 miles from the town of
Stephenville. The airport serves Stephenville, Corner Brook and Port aux
Basques, connecting 100,000 people via charter and scheduled flights. Air
Saint-Pierre, PAL Airlines, Sunwing Airlines and Porter Airlines operate
limited flights from Stephenville to Toronto, Ottawa, Saint-Pierre, Deer
Lake and Halifax from here.