A Beautiful Setting
Located just off the Viking Trail on route 430-28 West, Port au Choix is a picturesque fishing village with a vibrant human history spanning 6,000 years, as interpreted by Parks Canada.
The sea’s bounty brought the Maritime Archaic, Dorest, Groswater and Beothuk peoples to the region, and later, the Europeans. Today, a drive around town will show you that the people here are still strongly tied to the sea, characterized through multicoloured boats at wharfs, the local fish plant, and the Point Riche Lighthouse located just outside the community.
Port au Choix is a National Historic Site. The area is one of the richest archaeological discoveries in North America, and the site’s limestone barrens is home to 114 rare plants, 29 of them are only found in this habitat, including the endangered Fernald’s braya.
When you visit you’ll learn about the historic intersection of Indigenous and European cultures, while enjoying some of the best ocean and coastal views Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer.
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To learn more about what to see and do in the area, visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com
