Lourdes blends oceanfront living with deep Francophone and Mi’kmaq roots on the Port au Port Peninsula, where the pace is friendly and the scenery is endlessly photogenic. Residents gather at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, a hillside place of reflection connected with the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador. Weekends often mean touring the peninsula’s dramatic headlands and coves—start with the official Port au Port Peninsula itinerary. Everyday essentials are close at hand, while broader shopping and services sit about 40 minutes away in Stephenville, including flights from Stephenville International Airport. Larger-city amenities in Corner Brook are an easy day trip.
Families value the small-community feel with solid education pathways. The area is served by the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, and post-secondary options nearby include the College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus. For concerts, touring shows, and community events, the Arts and Culture Centre — Stephenville keeps an active year-round calendar.
Outdoors, life follows the tides: cast a line from the wharf, scour the beach for sea glass, or chase sunset views along the clifftops toward Cape St. George. Families love camping, swimming, and hiking at nearby Barachois Pond Provincial Park, while winter brings quiet coastal drives and snowshoe outings.
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