Port aux Basques

Channel-Port aux Basques is a town of 4,300 people in the southwestern corner of Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland. It serves as the main point of entry for Trans-Canada Highway traffic arriving by ferry from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Port aux Basques Halal Travel Guide

Port aux Basques, a fishing and forestry community, was the western terminus of the Newfoundland railway; the narrow-gauge "Newfie Bullet" train ran from here to St. John's. The railway operated ferries from Port aux Basques to North Sydney (Nova Scotia) | North Sydney in Canada; one of these ships and the ´Caribou', was sunk by a German U-boat during the Second World War with substantial loss of life.

The Trans-Canada Highway followed an roughly similar path to the rail line, which was removed in the 1980s and abandoned as trailway.

The main highway from Port-aux-Basques leads north through Corner Brook and Deer Lake (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Deer Lake before heading eastward across the northern portion of the island and then south to the Avalon Peninsula and St. John's.

A road eastward from Port aux Basques to Rose Blanche opened in 1961, but travel further along Newfoundland's rugged and sparsely-populated south shore is by coastal ferry. Coastline in the south, largely fjord, is not conducive to road building.

Travel to Port aux Basques

By vehicle and ship

Marine Atlantic - +1-800-341-7981 $113.20/car (one way) + $43.43/passenger Ferry from North Sydney (Nova Scotia) | North Sydney NS, northbound; advance reservation is advised.

Trans-Canada Highway 1 from Corner Brook NL, southbound

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Port aux Basques

There is an airport with scheduled service in Deer Lake. The only major airport is in St. John's.

How to get around in Port aux Basques

A taxi within town is at most $6. Call Gateway Taxi (+1 709 695-3333) or Scott's Taxi (+1 709 695-7777).

What to see in Port aux Basques

Gulf Museum - 118 Main St. ☎ +1 709 695-7560 +1 709 956-2170 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 9PM daily, July - September Local history, guides in period costume.

Hook & Line Museum - Burnt Islands - Working museum, live and static displays document the fishing industry. Experience activities such as the baiting of hooks and splitting of fish. Newfoundland restaurant on-site.

Railway Heritage Centre - 1 Trans-Canada Highway ☎ +1 709 695-3688 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 8PM weekdays, 10AM Monday - 6PM Saturday $5 Aransportation and fisheries museum, two astrolabes from shipwrecks off Isle aux Morts, souvenir shop, picnic area, washrooms. Price includes tour of train cars and museum.

Best things to do in Port aux Basques

Walk the Boardwalk at the beach

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Port aux Basques

Halal Restaurants in Port aux Basques

Alma's Family Restaurant | 27 Grand Bay Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-3813
Bob's Chicken Coop | 16 High St. ☎ +1 709 695-2762 +1 709 695-5815

Pizzas Delight | 56 High St. ☎ +1 709 695-9797 +1 709 695-7298

Harbourview Bar & Billiards | 157 Caribou Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-6933
Lukey's Boat Lounge | 150 Caribou Rd.
Port Club | 28-30 Caribou Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-2582 +1 709 695-7441

Royal Canadian Legion, branch 11 | 3 Read St. ☎ +1 709 695-3242 +1 709 695-3981

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Port aux Basques

Port aux Basques - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Port aux Basques, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port aux Basques. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Port aux Basques and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Port aux Basques. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Port aux Basques. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPort aux Basques: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Port aux Basques.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Port aux Basques: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Port aux Basques, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Port aux Basques.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Port aux Basques, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Port aux Basques, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Port aux Basques, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Port aux Basques, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Port aux Basques without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port aux Basques is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Port aux Basques.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Port aux Basques is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Port aux Basques, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotel/Motel

Hotel Port aux Basques - 2 Grand Bay Road ☎ +1 709 695-2171 - $110-150 - Microwave, refrigerator, room service, wi-fi. Restaurant and lounge.

St. Christopher’s Hotel - 46 Caribou Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-3500 +1-800-563-4779 +1 709 695-9841

Bed and breakfast

Heritage B&B 11 Caribou Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-3240
Right Off Da Boat B&B 3-4 Dennis Rd. ☎ +1 709 695-2906 +1 709 695-2638

Stay Safe

About 25 kilometers northwest of Port aux Basque on Highway 1, you will come across an area called Wreckhouse. Wreckhouse is known for its extremely high wind speed that can topple vehicles and blow transport trucks off the road (and even railway cars off the track when Newfoundland had railway). Be sure to check the weather forecast if there is challenging wind conditions in this area.

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Nearby

Isle aux Morts

On Route 470 between Port aux Basques and Rose Blanche, named for the many shipwrecks historically at this location.

Rose Blanche

The end of the paved road and the tiny fishing village Rose Blanche on Newfoundland's south shore is named as a corruption of "roche blanche" (white stone, in reference to the local quartz). An isolated community, Rose Blanche was connected to the highway system in 1961 and to the provincial electric grid in 1965. Route 470 ends here, 45km east of Channel-Port aux Basques; a coastal ferry eastward to La Poile no longer stops in Grand Bruit, now a silent ghost town.

There is one restaurant ( Friendly Fisherman Café], +1 709 956-2022) and one bed and breakfast (Lightkeeper's Inn, +1 709 956-2052) in the village.

Rose Blanche Lighthouse - ☎ +1 709 956-2052 +1 709 956-2211 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 9PM daily, seasonal Granite lighthouse constructed 1873 from local stone, badly damaged by a August 1939 storm and left to crumble until it collapsed October 1957, leaving just a tower and staircase. Restored 1996-1999, furnished with 19th-century local antiques and reproductions, historically listed. Scenic view of the Cabot Strait, craft store (+1 709 956-2141) and walking trails.

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