Woody Point NL Cruise Port

Woody Point is a small community on Bonne Bay on Newfoundland's western coast, within Gros Morne National Park. The community includes Woody Point, Curzon Village and Winterhouse Brook, with cruise ships anchoring in Bonne Bay for visits focused on the national park and the surrounding landscape. It is primarily a port of call rather than a turnaround port, with the scenery and outdoor activities providing the main reasons to go ashore.

The national park covers about 1,805 square kilometers and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Its landscape combines mountains, forests, coastline and fjord scenery, with Bonne Bay forming part of the protected area. Woody Point provides a convenient starting point for exploring the park, whether on a guided tour or through activities such as hiking, cycling, sea kayaking and boat trips.

Woody Point has a Registered Heritage District with a collection of historic buildings, including four Registered Heritage Structures. One of the most distinctive is the Lord Nelson Loyal Orange Lodge, built in 1908 as a fraternal hall and navigational aid for local fishermen. It now serves as the Woody Point Heritage Theatre and is the main venue for the annual Writers at Woody Point literary festival.

The community also hosts Gros Morne Summer Music, adding a strong cultural element to a place better known for its natural surroundings. The festivals and heritage buildings offer a glimpse of local life beyond the national park's trails and viewpoints.

Woody Point has a cool, changeable climate, with rain possible throughout the year. Snowfall is particularly significant, and the community is known as the snowiest year round inhabited place in Canada. Summer temperatures are moderated by the surrounding waters of Bonne Bay, while weather in the park can change quickly.

The landscape is the main attraction, so comfortable walking shoes and waterproof layers are useful for exploring. Guided excursions can introduce visitors to the geology and scenery of Gros Morne, while boat trips offer a different perspective on Bonne Bay and its surrounding mountains.