Fortune is a seafaring community with outsized perks: ocean views, fresh-caught seafood, and a direct gateway to France. From the town wharf, travelers board the Saint-Pierre et Miquelon route via SPM Ferries, making international day trips a realistic part of local life. Essential shopping, trades, and services are close by in Marystown, while heritage streetscapes and cultural programming in nearby Grand Bank and regional amenities in Burin round out the everyday convenience.
Nature and history meet at the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve, the globally recognized reference point for the Precambrian–Cambrian boundary. You can explore the story behind those world-famous rock layers at the interpretive exhibits of the Fortune Head Geology Centre, then head outside for coastal hikes, whale and seabird watching, or a picnic overlooking Fortune Bay. Local recreation includes ice time, youth sports, and seasonal events organized through the Town of Fortune.
Families benefit from schools administered by the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, with early grades available in the community and secondary options a short commute away in neighboring towns. The town’s scale supports small classes, while regional programs, trades pathways, and arts opportunities are within easy reach. Add in reliable marine-based employment, emerging tourism, and access to larger employers across the Burin Peninsula, and Fortune delivers a practical, outdoors-forward lifestyle with a distinctive cultural twist.
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Fortune Head Ecological Reserve
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