The Bonne Bay Marine Station is located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. We are located in the community of Norris Point surrounded by Gros Morne National Park of Canada.

Where is Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is the most easterly province in Canada. It is comprised of the island of Newfoundland and, to the north, Labrador. Labrador is part of the mainland of Canada and borders the province of Quebec.

How to get to Newfoundland and Labrador?

By Sea: Marine Atlantic operates ferries from North Sydney, Nova Scotia (NS), to Port aux Basques, (Newfoundland's southwest coast) or Argentia (Newfoundland's east coast). From North Sydney, the ferry crossing is approximately 6 hours to Port aux Basques and runs year round. The ferry crossing to Argentia operates from mid-June to mid-September and takes 12-14 hours.

By Air: Daily flights connect major international airports to the island of Newfoundland. Deer Lake Airport (YDF) is the closest airport to the Bonne Bay Marine Station, and Memorial University's Sir Wilfred Grenfell Campus, in Corner Brook. St. John's Airport (YYT) on Newfoundland's east coast is the closest airport to Memorial University's St. John's Campus. Flights are available between St. John's and Deer Lake airports.

The following air carriers service Deer Lake and St. John's:
    • Air Canada Jazz/Tango
    • CanJet Airlines
    • Provincial Airlines
    • Air Labrador

By Car: The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) crosses the island of Newfoundland from Port aux Basques to St. John's, a distance of 905 kilometers.

By Bus: DRL Coachlines operates a daily scheduled passenger coach service between St. John's and Port Aux Basques.

How to get to Norris Point?

Norris Point is a town of c.900 people, located on the north side of Bonne Bay, in Gros Morne National Park. Travel the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) to Deer Lake. Travel north from Deer Lake on the Viking Trail (Route 430) for 60 km. Watch for the Norris Point and Parks Canada Visitor's Centre turnoff to your left. Two km past the Visitor's Centre, turn left into Norris Point. Drive through the community until you reach the Waterfront. Look to your right - you can't miss us!

Highway distances from the Bonne Bay Marine Station to:

    • Toronto, ON - 2500 km (1500 miles)
    • Halifax, NS - 800 km (480 miles)
    • St. John's, NL - 700 km (420 miles) - St. John's Campus, MUN
    • Port aux Basques, NL - 340 km (200 miles)
    • Corner Brook, NL - 120 km (70 miles) -Sir Wilfred Grenfell Campus, MUN
    • Deer Lake, NL - 60 km (35 miles)

Maps:

    • Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Gros Morne National Park
    • Town of Norris Point