Deer Lake

Travel Guide
Deer Lake
This town has one of the largest butterfly gardens in eastern North America. A huge lake lies just south and a national park with a picturesque fjord is just north.

Begin your exploration of Newfoundland’s wooded west coast in the small, peaceful town of Deer Lake. Established in the mid-20th century as a paper mill work camp, Deer Lake is now a modest town of 5,000 people with easy access to the beautiful natural sites of the Humber Valley and beyond.

The Deer Lake Powerhouse at the centre of town is the most prominent landmark. During your stay in Deer Lake, listen for the powerhouse’s whistle, which sounds six times a day.

Explore the natural beauty of the woods and the lake in the Deer Lake surroundings. A walking trail runs along the north side of the lake. Go swimming off the sandy beach or take a boat out to explore the long lake or fish for salmon. In winter, rent a snowmobile and follow one of the groomed trails. In summer, play a round of golf at the picturesque Humber River Golf Course.

Make the half-hour drive north to Gros Morne National Park. Featuring a stretch of preserved coastline along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and a section of the Long Range Mountains, the park has varied terrain well worth exploring. Hike up to the Tablelands, a high-elevation zone of orange rock that seems transplanted from a desert. Take a boat through the park’s vast fjord. During your visit, look for the native wildlife, which includes moose and caribou.

The Newfoundland Insectarium stands just north of town. Wander through one of the largest butterfly gardens in eastern North America. Study the fascinating workings of a honeybee colony via a glass beehive. Visit the Roy Whelan Heritage Museum to learn about the history of logging and agriculture in the region.

While you can reach Deer Lake via the regional airport just outside of town, it is best to arrive by car so you can explore the ponds, forests and mountains of the surrounding area.

Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
38 Bennett Ave, H, Deer Lake, NL
Fully refundable
The price is S$171 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
S$171
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Deer Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Room was very loud though. Could tear next room people talking"

Reviewed on 30 Oct,2024

Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, an IHG Hotel
Driftwood Inn
Driftwood Inn
3 out of 5
3 Upper Nicholsville Road, Deer Lake, NL
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Deer Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (590 reviews)
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Driftwood Inn
Tranquil Waters Inn - The Deer Lake Loft
Tranquil Waters Inn - The Deer Lake Loft
3 out of 5
4a Old Bonne Bay Rd, Deer Lake, NL
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Deer Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Roy Whelan Heritage Museum & Valley ...
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Tranquil Waters Inn -  Fortnight Chalet
Tranquil Waters Inn - Fortnight Chalet
3.5 out of 5
4 Old Bonne Bay Rd, Deer Lake, NL
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Deer Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Roy Whelan Heritage ...
Tranquil Waters Inn - Fortnight Chalet
Bonne Bay Cottages
Bonne Bay Cottages
3 out of 5
#2 Route 430 North, Viking Trail, Wiltondale, NL
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Wiltondale. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attraction Bonne Bay Big Pond is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"Clean quaint cottages in a quiet peaceful area. Close to the Tablelands and Rocky Harbour."

Reviewed on 19 Sep,2024

Bonne Bay Cottages
Funland Resort
Funland Resort
3 out of 5
34 Veterans Dr, Cormack, NL
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Cormack. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Humber River Golf Club and Newfoundland Insectarium ...
Funland Resort
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