Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula & Saint Pierre
Drive from St. John's to Fortune, leave your car at the pier, and take the ferry to the French islands for a three-night stay.
Spend the first three days exploring St. John's, Cape Spear, and seabird reserves, then drive along the Burin Peninsula to Fortune to board the ferry to Saint Pierre on foot. Leave your car on the Canadian side and explore the island on foot. Ideal for families or couples on a summer road trip. Bonavista and Miquelon are omitted to avoid long backtracking and reduce reliance on ferries.
Seabirds and whales are best seen from May to September; icebergs are mostly visible in late spring and early summer.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in St. John's Old Town
St. John's（Jellybean Row、Signal Hill National Historic Site）
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to the city center (about 15 minutes), then drive up Signal Hill at dusk to view the harbour.
Stay: Downtown St. John's
Day 2 · Cape Spear & Fishing Villages
St. John's（Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site、Petty Harbour、Quidi Vidi Village）
Depart from the city center to Cape Spear (about 25 minutes), then head to Petty Harbour and Quidi Vidi, returning the same day.
Stay: Downtown St. John's
Day 3 · Seabird Reserve & Ferryland
St. John's（Witless Bay Ecological Reserve、Ferryland Head Lighthouse、Colony of Avalon）
Drive south along Route 10 for about 1.5 hours to Ferryland, take a boat trip to see seabirds along the way, and return in the evening.
Bird-watching boats depend on sea conditions; try to book morning departures.
Stay: Downtown St. John's
Day 4 · Cross the Burin Peninsula
St. John's（Salmonier Nature Park） → Grand Bank
Drive about 360 km (4 hours), passing by a wildlife park, and stay near Grand Bank/Fortune for the night.
Stay: Grand Bank
Day 5 · Ferry from Fortune to the French Island
Fortune → Saint-Pierre and Miquelon（Saint-Pierre Town & Harbour、Saint-Pierre Cathedral）
Drive to Fortune (about 10 minutes), park your car at the pier, and board the ferry on foot for a 90-minute crossing.
Arrive early for customs and immigration; the island is 30 minutes ahead of Fortune time.
Stay: Saint-Pierre Town
Day 6 · A Day at L'Île-aux-Marins Fishing Village
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon（Île aux Marins）
Take a small boat from Saint Pierre pier (about 10 minutes) to the island, and return to town in the afternoon.
Book lunch and guided tours in advance through the tourist office.
Stay: Saint-Pierre Town
Day 7 · Old Town Museums & Lighthouse
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon（Musée Héritage、L'Arche Museum、Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse）
Spend the day walking or cycling around town; attractions are all within a 30-minute walk of each other.
Many shops close at lunchtime, and most are closed on Sundays.
Stay: Saint-Pierre Town
Day 8 · Ferry Back & Return to St. John's
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon → St. John's
Take the ferry back to Fortune (about 90 minutes), pick up your car, and drive back to St. John's (about 4 hours).
Adjust the days before and after based on the ferry schedule for that week before booking accommodation.
Stay: Downtown St. John's
Day 9 · Museum Visit, Return Car & Depart
Visit the museum in the city center in the morning, then drive to the airport (about 15 minutes) to return your car.