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The Whale Watcher is located just 40 minutes from St. John’s, Newfoundland.  We are easy to find: south of the Capital City, near Tors Cove, locate the tri-communities of Burnt Cove, St. Michaels and Bauline South; the Whale Watcher is located in St. Michaels. It occupies a dramatic oceanfront cliff setting – overlooking the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.

The property’s unique location provides an unforgettable wildlife experience. During whale watching season, whales can sometimes be seen as close as ten meters from the shore. In late spring, spectacular icebergs float nearby, creating breathtaking coastal scenery.

Birdwatchers will delight in the seabird colonies of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to millions of birds, including puffins, murres, kittiwakes, and gulls. Viewing these stunning birds is easy from the property and surrounding trails.

Whether you’re here for whale watching, puffins, seabird spotting, or simply to enjoy the oceanfront views as you hike along Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail, the Whale Watcher offers a one-of-a-kind coastal experience.

Directions

Whale Watcher House

315 Main Road 

St. Michaels, near Bauline South

Newfoundland  A0A 4A0

info@whalewatcherhouse.ca

1 (709) 722-5247

Contact Whale Watcher House

From St. John’s:

    1. take Route 2 (Pitt’s Memorial Drive)
    2. Take Exit 3 towards Commonwealth Ave.
    3. Turn left onto Heavy Tree Road/Route 3 South towards the town of the Goulds.
    4. After 9.7 kms, Route 3 will turn into Route 10 S / Southern Shore Highway.
    5. Follow HWY 10 south through Bay Bulls, through Witless Bay, through Tors Cove.
    6. Approximately1.6 kilometers south of Tors Cove, turn left towards Bauline East.  This is an unnamed, but well-travelled road.  There is an ATV repair shop on the corner – Melvin’s.
    7. Whale Watcher House is located along that coastal road – about 2.3 kilometers in. It is house Number 315;  it is located on the ocean side of the road…and there is a small humpback sign to catch your attention.  If you reach the Church – you have gone too far.

From Trans-Canada Highway (HWY 1) – traveling towards St. John’s:

    1. Turn onto to HWY 13 from the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) towards HWY 10.
    2. Follow Highway 10 for 20.8 kms to HWY 10.
    3. Turn right onto HWY 10 – and travel through Witless Bay and Tors Cove.
    4. Then follow as above to reach the Whale Watcher House.

From Ferryland, Trepassey, etc. – if you are going North on HWY 10:

    1. Take the turnoff from HWY 10 towards Bauline East. It’s about  19kms from Cape Broyle.
    2. Follow the directions as above.
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