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Evening

Bonavista Evening Glow

Catch the last light of day at the water's edge, then settle in for a proper Newfoundland dinner.

Best time: 15:42About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:00

    Boreal

    Grab a seat at Boreal. Their rotating menu of locally-inspired dishes is the best in town, and the kitchen is open from 12:00. Order early to ensure you have time to eat before heading out.

  2. 15:42

    Mockbegger Plantation

    Walk to Mockbegger Plantation. The grounds overlook the water to the north-west, offering a perfect vantage point to watch the golden light spill across the sea as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  3. 16:27

    Boreal

    Head back to Boreal for dinner. The restaurant stays open until 22:00, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal under the stars after the light has faded.

Local tip

Mockbegger Plantation is open from 9:30AM to 5PM between mid-May and Mid-Oct. If you are visiting outside these months, check the route for alternative evening spots.

Check before you go

  • Boreal is open Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 and Su 10:00-15:00. Ensure your dinner visit fits within these hours.

Worth knowing

  • Boreal is open at 15:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Boreal is open at 16:27 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bonavista (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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