Playgrounds & Parks

Ferryland has two community parks that are always open and free to the public; a great place to bring younger children. One is located on the grounds of Baltimore School and the other is on “Sunny Hill” which is the across from the Irish Loop Drive Million Dollar View restaurant. 


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“The Farm”

Play baseball or enjoy the field at “The Farm”. While its name may be deceiving, “The Farm” is a community field that is a great place to swing a bat, kick a ball or otherwise enjoy the fenced in space to play and run. The field is found across the parking lot of Baltimore School.

East Coast Trail

The Trail Association grooms and maintains 336km of wilderness paths along the coastline. Specifically in Ferryland is “Caplin Bay Path” which is a 5.6km trail to the nearby community of Calvert, and “Soundsing Hills Path” which connects to the community of Aquaforte but is currently closed. Many other East Coast trails are in nearby communities and all offer breathtaking views with varying degrees of difficulty. More information is available at www.eastcoasttrail.com.
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Walk “the Track”


An easy walking trail known as “the track” begins across the road from the Cemetery and continues through the back of the town, ending with an incredible view of the community in an area called “The Gaze”


Local Beaches


Ferryland has 4 beaches that are easily (and safely) accessible for locals and visitors. Walk along the beach to enjoy the fresh air, watch boats pass by, look for sea glass and seashells, or listen to the sound of the waves. Those lucky enough to be in Ferryland when “the capelin are rolling”, will witness one of nature's most intriguing spawning events. Capelin are small forage fish from the smelt family; they look like brighter sardines, roughly the length of an adult hand. They arrive in Newfoundland and Labrador's waters each spring, travelling in massive, roiling schools.

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Watch for seabirds, whales and other ocean wonders


As a coastline community, Ferryland is home to many beautiful ocean wonders, including icebergs, whales and sea birds.

Ferryland is home to many different types of berries, depending on the season (most of which are some time between July and September). For more information, check out this Field Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador berries, stop by the information center, or strike up a conversation with local residents to find the best berry-picking places.

Southern Shore Legion Cenotaph and Monument


Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, the Southern Shore Legion, building and cenotaph is located in the community of Ferryland and serves the surrounding areas. Inside the building is a Book of Remembrance and many photos of local Veterans. From late June through mid-November, the grounds has a beautiful display of crosses and flags, each with the name of a WWI Veteran from the area. More information is available on the branch Facebook page. Located at 122 Baltimore Drive


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Ferryland Court House

Ferryland Courthouse was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2006 because of its aesthetic, historic and cultural value. The two storey, wooden structure has a steep pitched gable roof and two storey central bay. Built in 1916 by the Bank of Montreal, the property overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, specifically Ferryland Downs and Isle aux Bois.

Heritage NL Website

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Holy Trinity Cemetery


Holy Trinity Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery for the surrounding areas. Local residents are often seen visiting the cemetery and caring for plots. 


Stop by our town hall and information center to ask us any questions or let us know how we can make your visit more enjoyable. Our building has undergone recent renovations to ensure it is age-friendly and accessible.