Herring Neck
Area Small Newfoundland fishing village on New World Island
A small Newfoundland fishing community on New World Island, visited for coastal scenery, boat outings, local fishing history and nearby seabird colonies.
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.
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.
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and breezy conditions.
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