Visitor Information Champney's West Newfoundland

Located on the Bonavista Peninsula , Champney's West is one of twelve communities that make up the region of Newfoundland and Labrador, known as the Trinity Bight.  The twelve communities of Trinty Bight are:

• New Bonaventure
• Old Bonaventure
• Trouty
• Dunfield
• Goose Cove
• Trinity
• Trinity East
• Port Rexton
• Champney's west
• Champney's Arm
• Champney's East
• English Harbour

The Trinity Bight area is a region of Newfoundland that is historically significant. A tremendous amount of work has been done in the area to preserve or recreate the traditional architecture, historic sites, the history and the culture of the region. The twelve communities that make up the Trinity Bight, all offer sights and styles to make the trip a rewarding visit on any vacation to Newfoundland and labrador.

Champney's West "The Island" is fast becoming known as an exciting place to visit. Visitors are drawn to this area of Newfoundland because of the hospitality and the scenery. Beginning in 1993 local residents have pulled together to both promote and protect the heritage of the community and create a satisfying place to both visit and live.

Caplin rolling on a beach in Champneys during their annual spawning ritual. L Herron pic

Champney's West offers much to do and see especially during the Champney's West Days Summer Celebrations and the Winter Comedy - Music Concert. The island is a place where perceptions meet reality. 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.

To get to Champney's West, take the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) west from St. John's. Drive approx 2- 21/2 hours and soon after passing Clarenville, leave TCH and take the Discovery Trail Route 230 to Port Rexton Turn right off Route 230 onto Champneys West Road until you reach the community. If you are driving the TCH going east then watch for the Discovery Trail sign and turn left.

Places to stay in the Trinity Bight Area

If you are planning a vacation to the Trinity Bight area we hope that you take the time to visit the community of Champneys West. Perhaps you may be here during the first week of August and can take the opportunity to discover the exciting events of our Summer Festival.

There are numerous top notch places to stay in the region including restored period guest houses with great views of the bay, modern cabins, and hotel rooms. Facilities are available in many of the communities of the bight. Champneys West does not yet offer accommodations that are available to the public; however it is but a short drive to the numerous other facilities nearby. To read more on the area and places to stay in Trinity Bight visit www.trinity-bight.com

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Picture of a Beach at Champney's West Newfoundland

Beach at quart cove - picture taken from the Fox Island Hiking Trail. Picture by Lori Herron

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