Eastport (Canada)
Eastport is a long-popular Newfoundland vacation destination on the Eastport Peninsula. It is on the north-western border of Terra Nova National Park and is famed for its sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and traditional Newfoundland outport heritage.
Understand
Originally known as Salvage Bay, Salvage New, and Brighton, it eventually became known as Eastport due to it being on the east side of Salvage Bay. In the early 1960s, under the resettlement program, several families from Flat Island and Coward’s Island moved to Eastport. They brought with them their own unique culture which added a new and interesting dimension to the community. Today, that friendly unique culture can be seen throughout Eastport whenever you stop for a ‘yarn’ with residents.
Eastport is the service centre for the Eastport Peninsula. Here you will find grocery stores, restaurants, accommodations, and service stations (as well as lots to do!).
Get in
Get around
See
- Eastport Beach. Sandy beach is the focal point for sun lovers everywhere! Whether you want to lie back and relax, or swim in the refreshing salt water, Eastport Beach is your destination.
Do
- Family Funland, 80 church Street. A fun place for everyone
Events
During the last weekend of July/first weekend of August, the annual SummerFest is held on the Beach, and offers a variety of fun for all ages.
Buy
- Eastport Organics. Located across from Pinsent's Art Studio & next to The Heritage Centre
- Eastport Co-op.
- Gift Shop - Beaches Heritage Centre.
- Pinsent's Studio and Gallery, Church St.
- Red and White Store.
- Rosie's Crafts.
Eat
- Eastport Chicken Bar.
- Gertie's Galley.
- Mary Brown's Fried Chicken.
- Tellum + Things Cafe.
- Eastport Organics, 16 Church Street (Next to Beaches Heritage Centre), ☎ +1 709 571-9043. Farm store open all summer. A small sustainable organic vegetable farm specializing in salad greens and specialty vegetables.
Drink
- Eastport Drugs Liquor Agency.
- Royal Canadian Legion Bar.
- Salvage Bay Motel Bar.