Prepare to fall in love with the ‘Road to the Beaches’ and see all our area in Central Newfoundland has to offer.
Road to the Beaches is our local tourism designation encompassing pristine and historic communities for you to explore. On their Facebook you’ll find lists of businesses plus links to activities and festivals!
Adventure. Dine. Laugh. Dance!
WHO WE ARE
Sta-N-Play Cottages has been a fixture of the community for more than 30 years! We’re proud members of The Road to the Beaches tourism association which includes the Eastport Peninsula, Glovertown, Traytown, St.Brendan’s, and Charlottetown. All within a short driving distance. The Eastport Peninsula is made up of 7 colorful communites: Eastport, Salvage, Sandy Cove, Happy Adventure, Sandringham, St.Chad’s, and Burnside. While you’re here be sure to visit each town and discover what makes us unique! Newfoundland is known around the world for its vibrant culture, friendly residents, rich fishing history, and so much more.
GETTING HERE
Address: 13 Bank Road, Eastport, Newfoundland. Find us in Central Newfoundland, Canada! Located between Bonavista and Twillingate - on the Eastport Peninsula, take Route 310 only 20 minutes off the Trans Canada Highway (turn down by Splash N Putt Resort), 15 minutes past Glovertown. 3 hours from St.John’s, 1 hour from Clarenville, 1 hour from Gander. Follow our signs once you get to the peninsula, you’ll pass the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre on the left, take the next left (a dirt lane) to our parking lot to arrive at 13 Bank Road.
Travel: we highly recommend renting a car in St.John’s or Gander!
Activities
Visit us in the spring (May and June) for your best chance to view whales and icebergs!
On and near the peninsula you’ll find: hiking trails, beaches, parks, museums, boat tours, kayak rentals, dining, guided walks and hikes, craft fairs, art galleries, photography, bird watching, fishing, and many festivals throughout the season! Don’t miss the traditional red stages of Salvage, St.Chad’s, Burnside, and Happy Adventure, you can’t leave without at least a picture! Most stage owners would be happy to greet you and tell the story of the red stages typically used to store fishing nets. Get off the beaten path by ferry, only 10 minutes from our cabins, to visit St.Brendan’s island. For outdoors enthusiasts: walk the paths of early settlers while taking in grand coastal views on the Damnable Trail, then lose yourself in Terra Nova National Park. While there experience their Dark Sky (designated in 2018!). Sunbathe, beach comb, swim and put your toes in the white sand of Eastport Beach, Northside Beach, and Sandy Cove Beach. Families: Crooked Tree Park in Sandy Cove is a family favorite with fresh water, amenities, playground, and 2.5km groomed walking trail. The Glovertown Rec Grounds offers many options for kids outdoors activities, and Splash N Putt is 20 minutes away on the Trans Canada Highway. Entertainment: we have festivals just about every week in the summer and fall! Ask our staff to help you plan day trips! Don’t miss live concerts and local crafts at the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre (around the corner from us!). Historians: read more about our heritage here, and visit the Salvage Fisherman’s Museum, and the Glovertown Janes House Museum. Find endless things to do and see on NewfoundlandLabrador.com
Amenities
On the peninsula and in Glovertown you’ll find: dining (sit down, take out, drive thru, and fine dining) including the best fish-n-chips around at both Chucky’s restaurant in Happy Adventure and Down Home Delights in Eastport! There’s also dairy bars (ice cream!), grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, liquor stores, and convenience stores to serve you with extended summer hours. Everything you need will be within a short drive. Ask our staff! Please note: shops are smaller in rural Newfoundland compared to cities, if you need a specific item or have a dietary requirement consider bringing it with you.
When to visit/what to pack
Newfoundland weather is unpredictable at best! Spring is your best bet for whales and ‘bergs, but July and August is the best time for beaches and sunbathing. That said, our falls are spectacular when the leaves are ‘flaming red’ so bring your boots and hit the trails for incredible hiking! Be sure to pack for inclement weather year round like rain and wind just in case, and know that we’re an island so it’ll be humid which can make a 20C day feel like 25C+. Keep in mind it can still snow even in June (true story!).
