La Manche Provincial Park

La Manche Provincial Park is a provincial park on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador that protects a narrow coastal inlet and surrounding forested terrain. It is a regional park valued for its coastal scenery and walking trails.

Trails lead along steep-sided shorelines and across a suspension footbridge that spans the inlet, with viewpoints over the Atlantic and compact campground facilities for overnight stays. Short hiking loops and seaside vistas make the park a popular day-use destination for local walkers and picnickers.

The park conserves coastal terrain and forested shoreline typical of the Avalon coast and provides access to a compact, coastal wilderness environment. Facilities are modest and orientated to hiking and low-impact camping.

La Manche Provincial Park lies on Newfoundland’s east coast on the Avalon Peninsula, south of the St. John’s metropolitan area. Access is by coastal roads that connect a series of small communities along this section of the coastline.

• Bridge highlight: The suspension footbridge is a focal point of the main trail and one of the park's most photographed features.
• Best season: Best visited in late spring through early autumn when coastal trails and campground facilities are open and weather is most favourable.

What to See #

• Suspension footbridge: A narrow suspension footbridge spans a coastal inlet, forming a distinctive crossing on the park's main loop trail and providing elevated views of the shoreline.
• Campground and trails: A small, wooded campground and a network of coastal walking trails follow the inlet and nearby headlands, offering short hikes and seaside viewpoints.