About Champney's West Newfoundland
Situated in a sheltered harbor along the north shore of Trinity Bay Newfoundland and Labrador, Champney's West (known locally as " the island") is a fishing village steeped in history and tradition. Champney's clings to the rocks of the Trinity Bight area, a popular stop along the discovery trail.
This fishing outport, like many others in the province, was effected by declining fish stocks and closure of the cod fishery. Today there still are commercial fishermen plying the waters around Champney's but the numbers of fisher persons has dwindled compared to days of old. Although things have changed, the way of life continues on, hardy souls bring home their catch and still find time for a friendly chat with visitors. Champney's West is a place where you can make friends with ease and feel at home no matter how long you visit or if you choose to stay.
If you are looking for breathtaking natural scenery, the rocky shores, fishing structures, boats, coves or clear open waters. The scenery of Champney's will provide you with endless hours of viewing pleasure. If it's a great picture that you wish to snap or if you desire to pick a scene for creating a painting, finding a place that's right for you, will not take long.
The Island is a place where perceptions meet reality. The Community lives long on tradition and friendship. It's a place to lose perceptions and find new ones, a place where spirited and honest interaction can come to life. A place to call home.
Steeped In Heritage
Champney's West was not always the name of this great little place. In the early years it was known as Salmon Cove West. Salmon Cove was the name of the whole area that today takes in the communities of Champney's West, Champney's East and Champney's Arm. Read more about our history.
The Home Spun Concert
The ability to face the world with good nature and humor is not lost on the island. Every year since 1993, the local people of Champney's West have hosted a "concert". A show of talent and plain down to the earth Newfoundland style fun. That concert has now grown into a 3 day event drawing crowds from far and wide. People that go see the concert can't help but sound off to their friends about the hilarious skits, "off the cuff" humor and Newfoundland music that the show provides. Visit Our Comedy Concert Page
Champneys West Summer Celebration
The annual Champney's West Day
celebrations draw people from far and wide. This two day affair has
plenty of fun and games and a wide variety
of traditional Newfoundland music. The recreation hall and the
local wharf are the gathering areas for the celebrations.
Visitors enjoy games of chance,
dinner at the hall, cardboard boat races, gladiator battles and
more. Read
More About The Festival
Fox Island
Fox Island rising more than 35 meters above sea level is the site of a historical fortification dating back to the Queen Ann's War of 1702 - 13. The local Community Recreation Committee and Development Association have developed a hiking trail from the town site to Fox Island. Read More on Fox Island Hiking Trail
Scenes of Champney's West Newfoundland
The rock cliffs, bays, islands and wildlife of the area offer plenty of opportunity to see awesome scenery and wildlife. The area is frequented by marine mannels from Dolphins to Blue Whales and is home to a wide range of birds including Bald Eagles, Sea Puffins, Gulls, Ducks and many others. This is a part of beautiful Newfoundland and Labrador.
The picture to the left was taken along the Fox Island Hiking trail. The location is known as Quart Cove. This is a great place to see uplifted and altered sedimentary rock beds that create points of land jutting out into the sea. These coves and inlets were formed by millions of years of erosion actions.
Visit Our Image Gallery for more pictures