Discover Whiteway

A walking trail, golf and distinctive insights into local history define Whiteway, which lies along the Baccileau Trail. The harbour and Shag Rock give the place a distinctive landscape, while the Baccileau Trail follows the scenic shore of the bay. This gives you a range of interests to consider when planning your trip: time outdoors, golf and culture.

Walking and golf for active days on your trip

The Jimmy Rowe’s Walking Trail is a 2.1-kilometre loop suitable for everyone. Its circular route makes it a well-defined hiking option if you would like to include some exercise in your stay. When planning your day, you can take the full 2.1-kilometre distance into account. If you are travelling with family, you can consider the trail as an activity to enjoy together.

Another activity is available at Pitcher’s Pond Golf Course, located in the Town of Whiteway, which has nine holes. This is a specific point of interest for golf enthusiasts: you can also combine your time in Whiteway with a round of golf, rather than focusing your stay exclusively on walks or culture. The walking trail offers the chance to get around on foot, while the golf course offers a nine-hole round.

Buildings and family history

The Burgess Property comprises a group of timber-framed buildings. These include a dwelling and a stable, as well as a shop, a sawmill, a root cellar and a fishing stage. The variety of building types makes clear just how diverse the complex is: it includes residential, agricultural and commercial buildings, as well as structures whose names point to processing, storage and fishing. This lets you explore local history through specific types of buildings, not just a single house.

The buildings of the Burgess Property were built and operated by the Burgess family over six generations. This timespan is an important part of the complex’s history and puts the family connection at its centre. The Burgess Fishing Property is also designated a municipal heritage site for its aesthetic value. This designation identifies a distinct aspect of the place: the aesthetic value of the Burgess Fishing Property.

Arts and crafts and harbour scenery

Shag Rock Arts & Crafts offers a wide selection of original art, photography and handmade quilts. These three forms offer different ways to explore art and craftsmanship, from original works and photographic subjects to textile pieces. If you would like to include arts and crafts among your travel interests, alongside scenery and outdoor activities, this is another highlight associated with Whiteway.

Shag Rock rises from Whiteway’s harbour and is considered a well-known, distinctive attraction. Together with its location on the Baccileau Trail, which follows the scenic shore of Trinity Bay, the water shapes the town’s landscape. Shag Rock is a specific landmark in the harbour, while the trail represents Whiteway’s connection to the bay shore.

When choosing a vacation rental, you can consider which of these aspects you would most like to shape your stay: a walking trail, golf, the buildings of the Burgess Property, arts and crafts, or the harbour and shoreline scenery. Whiteway offers several distinct points of interest, without requiring you to limit your trip to just one activity.

Other places

Other places: Green's Harbour, Heart's Delight-Islington, Witless Bay, Spaniard's Bay, Riverhead, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Port De Grave and Bay Roberts.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 1.