plan your visit
Set along Newfoundland’s south coast, Burgeo is reached by a scenic drive where the journey is part of the experience.
getting here
Burgeo is accessible via Route 480, which is more commonly known as the Caribou Trail. This road connects to the Trans Canada Highway and takes approximately 2 hours to drive.
ferry info
If you’re travelling from the mainland, you can take the Marine Atlantic ferry between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques in southwestern Newfoundland. There is year-round service with most days offering morning and evening sailings. The crossing typically takes about 6–8 hours, depending on weather and conditions.
Ferries carry both passengers and vehicles, and onboard amenities include dining and seating areas to make your journey comfortable.
Ferry rates and schedule:
Visit the Marine Atlantic website for current passenger and vehicle fares and sailing schedules.
Questions about the ferry service?
Reservations & Customer Relations: 1-800-341-7981
Reservations: reservations@marineatlantic.ca
Customer Relations: customerrelations@marineatlantic.ca
Regional Ferry Connections
In addition to the Marine Atlantic service, coastal ferry routes also connect nearby communities:
Ramea – Burgeo
Crossing Time: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (22 km)
Grey River – Burgeo
Crossing Time: approximately 2 hours (41 km)
travel by air
You can also reach Newfoundland and get closer to Burgeo by air travel. Other international routes are available into the region via Halifax. Flying times for direct flights to St. John's are:
3.5 hours from Toronto, Ontario
6 hours from Edmonton / Calgary, Alberta
5 hours from London, Ontario
The nearest major regional airport for southwest Newfoundland is Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF), which offers regularly scheduled flights to and from other Canadian cities.
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