2-Bedroom Log Home with Sea View

Outdoor Recreation Around Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s & Nearby

Trails & Hiking

The area is rich with trails. AllTrails lists 14 scenic routes in Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, spanning from easy to moderate difficulty. Among them:

• Goat’s Cove Trail — a moderate coastal walk featuring forest, stairs, cliff edges, and views of waterfalls and river mouths.
• Beachy Cove Trail — a gentler coastal option, ideal for family walks with sea views.

Many trails connect to the East Coast Trail (ECT), a 336 km coastal footpath network. Nearby sections such as the Long Shore Path and Piccos Ridge Path offer stunning ocean vistas and rugged headlands.

Local Parks & Municipal Recreation

• Rainbow Gully Park — sports fields, playground, skateboard park, walking trails, tennis courts, and a community garden.
• Voisey’s Brook Park — trails, basketball courts, dog parks, and wide-open green space.
• The Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s Recreation Centre hosts community events, fitness classes, and social gatherings year-round.

Nature, Water & Wilderness

• Butter Pot Provincial Park — forested trails, ponds, camping, birding, and winter recreation (about 36 km away).
• Cataracts Provincial Park — dramatic waterfalls and boardwalks through deep forest canyons.
• Because you’re coastal, opportunities abound for kayaking, shore walks, tide pooling, and seabird watching.
• The Bell Island Ferry terminal is minutes away — perfect for day trips exploring Bell Island’s cliffs, beaches, and mining history.