Notre Dame Bay, Canada

Notre Dame Bay is a large bay in Newfoundland, Canada. To the south it adjoins the Bay of Exploits. Notre Dame Bay, arm of the Atlantic Ocean, c.40 mi (60 km) long and 50 mi (80 km) wide, NE Newfoundland, N.L., Canada. The Exploits River empties into it. The bay has an irregular shoreline and contains many islands; Fogo Island is east of the bay. There are numerous fishing settlements along the coast, many of which have fish-processing plants; Botwood is the chief town and port.

Things to See & Do

* Fogo Island
* Botswood
* Fishing settlements

General Information

Cruise Season – March - Nov
Currency – Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)
Language – Inuit Language (Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun), English, French
Population – 3,100 approx (Botswood)
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT minus three and a half hours
International Country Telephone Code – +709

Port Location – Botwood is the chief town and port.

Travel Links - Flights from major centers in Newark, Ontario, Quebec and the other Atlantic Provinces arrive at St. John's airport several times per day.