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We thought we’d share a few tips that we hope will help those
attending have a safe and enjoyable time while traveling in our province.
Traveling by Air:
- Flying is the quickest and most convenient way to travel to Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John’s International Airport
is a 10 minute drive from the downtown core of the city.
- There are a limited number of rental vehicles available in St. John’s. Summer months are the busiest months for rental
agencies and demand always exceeds supply. Reservations should be made at least six months in advance if you are intending to
rent a vehicle.
Travel via Marine Atlantic:
- Marine Atlantic ferries departing North Sydney, Nova Scotia, service two ports in Newfoundland; Channel - Port aux
Basques (7 hour crossing) and Argentia (14 hour crossing). Channel – Port aux Basques is approximately 900 km south-west of
St. John’s and Argentia approximately 120 km south-west.
- Marine Atlantic Ferry services are at peak demand during the summer season; reservations should be made at least four
months in advance.
- There are a number of uncontrollable factors that can affect ferry service. Marine Atlantic advises customers to check
for cancellations, delays, or changes in schedule.
Highway Driving:
- The Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) begins in St. John’s, travels north-west through to the central area of the province,
then south-west to end in Port aux Basques.
- Traffic flow is limited to one lane per direction of travel on 90% of Route 1, with an adequate system of periodic
passing lanes.
- The speed limit on Route 1 is generally 100 km/hour. National Parks and sections of the highway with unpaved shoulders
have a speed limit of 90 km/hour. In sections with community thoroughfares, the speed limit is substantially reduced.
- Signage will often urge motorists to reduce speed in sections known for high moose populations/collisions and risk of
hydroplaning. These types of accidents are often fatal.
- Route 1 is the only highway crossing the island. All other communities are accessed by local highways that are arteries
of Route One. These arterial routes are narrow with unpaved shoulders, have a speed limit of maximum 80 km/hr, and traffic
flow is limited to one lane/direction.
- Newfoundland highways are known for picturesque views and abundant wildlife – please do not let them be a
distraction.
Driving in the City of St. John’s:
- Downtown St. John’s is a beautiful, fascinating, historically-rich area that provides some unique driving challenges.
- Tourists will note the local tendency to use ‘Yield’ signs rather than ‘Stop’ signs.
- The majority of the streets downtown have one-way traffic only.
- Maps of the downtown area are available at most convenience stores.
- St. John’s is not a large city; downtown is the prefect area to enjoy a walk!
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Special thanks to Dwayne Lewis for designing the official AVLIC 2008 logo.
Click here to visit his website.
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Website created by Amy King and maintained by Colleen Griffin.
If you experience any errors, please contact Colleen at navli2@yahoo.ca
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