index to Botwood

As you drive west on the Trans-Canada Highway, be sure to turn off onto Route 350 and visit the beautiful seaport town of Botwood.
The town of Botwood (established 1960, population 3,616) is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Newfoundland, the scenic Bay of Exploits, and has something to offer for everyone. Quiet and picturesque, you'll find what you're looking for here.

This web site will be your virtual tour guide to the town of Botwood and all it has to offer visitors. Please use the menu at the bottom of this page to browse through the many things Botwood offers tourists, such as a rich history, places to stay, things to see and do, business in the area, or whatever else you are looking for. Please use theinformationlink for more information on Botwood, and to find out who to contact to get further information about Botwood that isn't located on this site.

There are a large number of things to do while in Botwood. To find out about the town's rich history, why not visit the Botwood Heritage Centre, a museum which chronicles Botwood's place in early aviation history, its role in the Second World War, the early cottage hospital, the history of the Beothuks in the area, and many other fascinating exhibits. And after you visit the Heritage Centre, why not take a leisurely stroll along any one of the town's beautiful beaches?

Wherever your interests lie, you're sure to find something in Botwood, and we would love to know what you enjoyed most about our town. To let us know what you thought, please send us an e-mail by clicking on the e-mail link below the menu.

Thanks for visiting, have a safe trip home and come back soon!