Herring NeckHerring Neck at a Glance
About Herring Neck
Herring Neck is a small coastal community on New World Island in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a traditional fishing settlement with a long connection to the inshore fishery.
The settlement features a sheltered harbour and a cluster of coastal houses and stages typical of Newfoundland outport communities; seasonal boating, shoreline walking and local harbourside scenes are common reasons people visit. The community has a small, year-round population with additional seasonal residents.
Herring Neck developed as part of Newfoundland’s coastal fishing economy and has retained many elements of that maritime heritage. Its history is tied to the broader patterns of settlement and fisheries that shaped Notre Dame Bay.
Geographically it lies on New World Island in Notre Dame Bay off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, with the nearest larger centres on surrounding islands and the Newfoundland mainland.
Nearby Attractions to Herring Neck
Best Time to Visit Herring Neck
Summer offers the most reliable access and activities; shoulder seasons can be atmospheric but changeable.
Weather & Climate near Herring Neck
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1049 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - -3° | -14° | 87 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -3° | -15° | 81 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - 0° | -10° | 79 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 5° | -4° | 73 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 11° | 3° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 84 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 16° | 12° | 100 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 96 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 5° | -3° | 97 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 0° | -10° | 89 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Herring Neck
Herring Neck is reached by car along coastal routes in Newfoundland. Follow regional signage from larger towns and be prepared for narrow, winding roads. Local ferries may serve nearby islands in some seasons; check schedules in advance.
Tips for Visiting Herring Neck
- Herring Neck's peak season is summer-bring binoculars for seabird and iceberg watching depending on the year.
- Local lodgings are limited; book in advance if staying overnight.
- Drive carefully on narrow coastal roads and be ready for fog on mornings.