Summerford sits on New World Island, where sheltered coves meet sweeping Notre Dame Bay views and everyday life still revolves around the water. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace with easy day trips to iceberg and whale hot spots in nearby Twillingate, artisan studios and coastal hikes on Fogo Island, and expanded shopping and services in Lewisporte or the regional airport hub in Gander. It’s a place where you can launch a kayak after dinner, chat with fishers at the wharf, and still be minutes from everyday essentials.
Outdoorsy families prize Summerford’s proximity to islands and inlets perfect for paddling and picnics at Dildo Run Provincial Park. History buffs can trace the deep Indigenous roots of the region at the Beothuk Interpretation Centre Provincial Historic Site in Boyd's Cove, an insightful stop before continuing along the scenic Notre Dame Bay coastline. In spring and early summer, towering bergs drift offshore, turning quiet lookouts into natural grandstands.
Education and community go hand in hand here. Local students attend New World Island Academy, part of the Newfoundland & Labrador English School District, with sports, music, and extracurriculars that bring the wider island together. Housing ranges from tidy family homes to ocean-view retreats, with space for gardens, boats, and workshop hobbies, and a cost of living that feels refreshingly manageable.
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