Reviews of The Arches Provincial Park (Park)

jarrod crawford

Must stop.

Jaime Lee

Worth a stop if your nearby. This is a very dramatic shoreline here.

Tom

My wife and I traveled to NL in 2013. My first time to the big rock and had a great time. We came this place on our second day.We spent about two weeks rooming around NL saw a lot of nice places. Went out to see the big bergs. Eat lobster and sea food. Sure like the ice berg beer and wished I could buy in BC. Stupid inter provincial liquor laws.

Sandra Cote

(Translated) Nice place for a stopover. (Original) Bel endroit pour une halte.

Stephanie Wortman

Amazing to see. Read the information available at the site. Gives a better understanding

Jim Service

This park was "on the way" from St. Anthony to Gros Morne, an interesting rest stop by the seashore. The more adventurous, like me, can climb to the top.

Gabriel Piller

Nice to see if you're in the area.

Julie White

A must see when visiting the West Coast of NL.

Elise Moore

Wonderful picnic spot with at least 4 picnic tables. Ramp and stairs to beach. Only one working outhouse. No toilet paper.

Grenk MaGriggle

Randomly came across this place during picture perfect weather. Absolutely beautiful.

Bob Gmeindl

A must stop along the Viking Trail... Just a few minutes drive from the highway... Clean toilets.

Dale King

Interesting rock formations. Great place to stop for a break and see the arches.

J D (JD)

Awesome and well worth a trip. Great view from the top.

Natalie Johnson

Beautiful!!

Shane Patelakis

A place you got to visit...beautiful

Deon Pretty

Amazing

Derrick Law

If driving the 430 this is a must see. Lots of parking, a short boardwalk and stairs to the beach, and outhouses.

Jay Gauthier

The park itself is a bit small so it might not be worth a long drive to come here only to turn back but I definitely recommend it if you will be in the area.

Adam

Don't pass it on the highway

Anne Fearon

Lovely place to see and walk about

Yvette LeRoux

Beautiful!

Martin Desjardins

(Translated) Quick stop worth it. (Original) Arrêt rapide qui vaut la peine.

Simone Smith

Lots of rocks, pretty good views, great places to climb.

Maureen Quist

Stunning!

Alison Kimberly

Beautiful, amazing part of Newfoundland. A gorgeous sunny day.

Carlo Ricchiardi

(Translated) A small corner, where to stop and eat a sandwich and take a stroll. pleasant and with interesting geological formations to see. There are toilets and garbage collection. (Original) Un piccolo angolino, dove fermarsi a mangiare un panino e fare due passi. piacevole e con delle interessanti formazioni geologiche da vedere. Ci sono dei bagni e la raccolta della spazzatura.

HALIFAX SUNSHINE INTERNATIONAL TOURS

(Translated) It's about 40 minutes drive from West Brook Pond and it's well worth a visit! (Original) 距离West Brook Pond大约40分钟车程，非常值得去看一看！

Jeff Anderson

Amazing

AndreA

A hidden gem

steve thompson

Fun stopping place for a picnic along the Viking Trail. Limestone arch is pretty cool.

Benoit Lalonde

gorgeous

Andy Dabydeen

Great provincial park - a place to stop, and take a few pictures, have a picnic lunch, or, if you're up for it, go for a good hike. There is no entrance fee, and the drive in takes you steps away from the arches.

A Fire

Awesome!

Meriem Larbi-Youcef

Well hidden!

Steve Robinson

Very unique natural rock formation.

Jon Poulin

This is a nice stop to break up a long drive. The view is beautiful and bathrooms are available. Lots of rocks so careful where you walk.

Wanda Arnett

Very interesting to see.

Eliot Smith

Just spectacular! So unassuming. A hidden gen for sure. Average visit can be as short as 5 minutes but best to look around and enjoy the amazing natural landform!

Elena Winkel

Beuatiful park, great scenery. Be prepared for the weathher- on the beaches and coves, it might be colder (and more windy) than it is further inland. I bet it must be beautiful in the summer! Beware of the ice in the cold season! The caves are slippery! Otherwise, very enjoyable

Rx OnDa Rock

Nice work of art by mother nature... the power of the ocean

hong-lin chen

Beautiful

Bruce Stearman

Amazing natural feature! Just off the highway to L'Anse aux Meadows.

Tyler Temple

Great spot to stop, have a pee, and enjoy the site

Theresa Fry

Awesome

Emma Poulin

10min stop. Easy access from the highway. Great stop to break up the long coastal drive. You could do it in <10 mins if you're in a rush and just want to stretch the legs. Washroom on site too. Parking lot is ~200 from the highway and there's a short boardwalk down to the rocks. Arches are interesting to walk through. Surrounded by colourful rocks. I recommend wearing enclosed shoes if you plan to walk around on the rocks.

Richard Rigby

Well worth a stop on your way up the Viking Trail

Jay S

Easy to get to, awesome to see.

Adrian Sjoberg

Very cool, definitely worth checking out if you are heading up the Viking trail

Candice Stevenson

It's really beautiful, you can climb up the rocks and poke around for about half an hour - 45 minutes.

chen anne

(Translated) In a small provincial park, there are popular science knowledge on the terrain formation here. The trees on the seaside are blown into a scorched and fallen piece by the wind, indicating that this is a coast that is blown by strong winds all year round. (Original) 一个小小的省立公园，展板上有关于这里地形形成的科普知识，海边的树被风吹成了枯焦倒伏的一片，说明这里是被大风强风常年劲吹的海岸。

Vince Ou

Wonderful place north of Gros Morne - certainly recommend paying a visit, especially at sundown over the Atlantic. I strongly suggest wearing rugged / watertight footwear.

Sandeep Bajpai

Worth the stopover

Rodrigue Boudreau

Beautiful rock formation.

Cindie Houde

Spectacular beach and provincial park to visit just ouside of Parson's Pond. The scenery is especially beautiful at sunset!

Julie Parrish

This is some absolutely beautiful natural rock arches that the water of crashes under wonderful for photography

Laird McGillivray

This is an impressive series of sea arches.

Jason Boutilier

Beautiful spot

Michael Murphy

Other than the arches pictured, there is a picnic table, outhouses, and views of a previous forest fire from the parking lot.

Michael Osmond

Best Western view of the ocean

Jan Olsen

Great for collecting rocks on the beach So cool to see where the water wore through this rock

Michelle Short

Breathtaking!

Redd

Watch your step great piece of history!!

Jon Weir

Very accessible and pretty spot. A great stop in to marvel at nature's weirdness, if only for a half hour or so.

Lacy Sereduk

Gorgeous bit of beach! There are bathrooms but not the nicest kind. Short stair walk to the beach from the parking area delivers amazing views of the arches and ocean front. Great place for a picnic or quiet respite from the road.

Wuestine wueby

Most magical place ever!!! Go high and low tide before you leave this area

Sayeed Ahmed

Good for pictures but nothing more really. It's a rocky beach like every other. Gf was happy so can't complain. 5 stars bc worth shutting her up tbh.

Shaukat Mahmood

Nice park with ample parking

Justin K

This is a nice place to stop for a picnic or a stroll. The park itself wasn't very big but seeing the arches is well worth the stop.

Kathleen Laycock

Beautiful

Dave Lizee

Beautiful natural arches. You can climb on top if your brave enough

Jennifer Armstrong

Stunning! Worth the stop.

Kirk Myers

Beautiful spot to enjoy the day with family and friends

Daniel Ferdinand (WingManDan)

Amazing!

Duane Quinlan

Beautiful natural beauty at it's finest. A must see when traveling the northern peninsula.

Jean-Francois LeBlanc

Recently came here to visit. Views were very nice, very good photo opportunities. Highly recommended if you are driving by.

Robert White

A must see if you are traveling North along the Viking Trail. There's ample parking with a staircase that takes you down to the beach where you can view the The Arches up close and personal. A wonderful place to take your kids and teach them about our Province's unique geology.

Yan Fei Zhang

Must visit! Wonderful and beautiful! Absolutely worth the drive to spend the afternoon there. The breeze was cool and nice. The stones and the water are beautiful. Strongly recommended!!

Rick Lippert

Awesome little park for a picnic. Washrooms and picnic tables.

Stephane Guerin

(Translated) A perfect place for a road break. The arches are beautiful and we observe the effect of erosion and wear on the rocks. They are all round and there are several formations of devil's pots. There are also very special sets of plants. A site to see in more or less 1 hour. (Original) Un endroit parfait pour une pause routière. Les arches sont magnifiques et on observe bien l'effet de l'érosion et l'usure sur les roches. Elles sont toutes rondes et il y a plusieurs formations de marmites du diable. Il y a aussi des ensembles de végétaux très spéciaux. Un site à voir en plus ou moins 1 heure.

M Robson

Cool place. Very windy. No sign at road... Only signs when one kilometer away so slow down.

Ken Pinksen

Great views of the ocean and the arches.

Mike Byrne

Great to see, not much to do, but a great spot to stretch, maybe have a picnic.

Jim Bartlett

Beautiful geology, reminds me of Lawrencetown Beach in NS with the smooth round granite rocks.

Darlene Gardner

Best in the world

Robyn Latta

Really gorgeous views. The arches weren't quite what I was expecting but I still had a great time. If it hadn't been so insanely windy I would have enjoyed having a nice picnic there. We did go back for sunset which was spectacular - sunset right through the arches. I highly recommend this for anyone in the area. THe only downside is that there's no camping allowed there, which is sort of understandable since it's a pretty small space that would probably be overrun by campers.

Sal Pirro

Absolutely breath taking.

Mel Woodman

Shows the power of the ocean

Brandon Robinson

Beautiful spot! Definitely worth hitting while you're in the area or up at Western Brook Pond.

Terry Griner

Nice place. The sign does an okay job of describing what is going on. the waves coming in really boom in the Arches.

Debbie Hostetler

I visited Arches Provincial Park on two separate days, a foggy day and a sunny day. It was beautiful under both conditions!

Lauren ODell

It’s a unique rock formation not far from the main road. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Dennis Zheng

It’s a beautiful area, but if you go before 5/15 all those arches will be covered by snow and do not attempt to go down to the beach, it’s easy down but very difficult to come back if snow is present.

Rebekah Wheadon

An absolutely stunning little waypoint, with decent pit toilets, good parking, and well-maintained stairs down to the beach.

Ryan Wallace

Must see if your in the area.

Petra MS

(Translated) Very nice and easy to reach park. A work of art of nature. (Original) Sehr schöner und gut zu erreichenender Park. Ein Kunstwerk der Natur.

Jean-Francois Dupont

(Translated) Green website interresting (Original) Site vert interresting

Linda Harrison

Stunning!

Pat Slaney

A must see. Just off hwy.

Mike Jansen

Easy to do a quick visit. Watch for turnoff. It is marked but not so well.

Robert DeKelver

Lovely place for a quick visit.

Emily Silva

Pretty little picnic stop along the viking trail. Parking lot was almost to small for a truck pulling a travel trailer though, despite it being a roundabout.

Les Clements

Unique rock formations but quite windy. A short stop on your travels along the Viking trail.

Stephen Mack

Beautiful

Desmond Hedderson

Great place to stop and break up the drive, easily accessed from the highway. It has some beautiful rock formations and interesting place to climb around. For an amazing view stop in the middle of winter, the way the ice can build up is amazing.

Peter Reeve-Newson

Ho hum

Dave Bosse

Nice spot

Jennifer MacLeod

Don't miss it! Especially beautiful at sunset

Md. Omer Khayyam

Every stone in this park tells a thousands year old history. A really peaceful and serene park to spend some quality time.

Renee Oliver

Beautiful scenery

Salma Burney

Wonderful place to catch the sunset!

Mahta

Very nice ????

Bryan Russell

Great picnic spot; interesting, geologically speaking.

Nick Jedd

Pretty

Bruce Bellaire

Very interesting structures

Davis D. Janowski

As an American it is easy to see why this was made a Provincial Park, these formations, which will not last forever---though sea level rise might get to them before the process of erosion does---a great spot to stop on the long drive north to stretch your legs and take in some of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula's abundant natural beauty.

Gary Reiche

Very cool place.

PETER B. MAHNKE

Nice stop for a picnic lunch. It was fun walking around the arches and seeing all the various stones on the ground and imbeded in the arches.

Wang Ran

real special place

James Ebersold

It's a beautiful location easily accessible. Definitely worth a stop.

Gayle Tapper

Beautiful, unique

Jessy Hua

Beautiful spot. Really cool rock formations near the ocean!

Michael E

Small but super cool park along the ocean in NF. Very unique rock structure that you can climb on top of if you are careful. Great picture spot or lunch spot.

Luke M

Really cool

Lloyd Crowder

Nice place to stop and relax for a half hour. The rock arches are impressive and building small structures with the smooth rocks is a nice way to relax for a few minutes. There are no crowds of people so it is even better

Mimi Godin

The arches are incredible and it's a great spot for a rest stop, directly off the highway. I have seen it noted as a picnic spot, but would beg to differ. Though there are picnic tables available, there is no protection from the wind here.

Leslee Drynan

Beautiful!

Connolly K

One of my favorite provincial parks in existence. One can spend hours hear, relaxing by the water and appreciating the unique geological formation. The weathered rocks and serene environment make this place truly special. One of my favorites in Newfoundland! A great stop en route to the Labrador ferry!

Shelsea Saint-Fleur

Worth the detour if you go to Western Brook Pond! We were unsure if it was worth doing the 30 minutes driving but had no regrets when we got there. There are some tables if you want to eat but there's a lot of wind.

Peter Jollimore

Great views from on top of the arches

Ben Fisher

Beautiful views, worth stopping for on your way by.

Martine Mongrain

(Translated) Very nice park (Original) Très beau parc

Elizabeth Gleason

Absolutely beautiful!

Kefkaspawn (Kefkaspawn)

Just one of the many scenic stops along the west coast drive going north. Nice little place to take a break, collect nice rocks with your kids, have a snack, or take some pictures. The arches themselves are cool to look at. Just one section of a beautiful family drive.

Betony Morrison

If you like geology or just like cool looking rocks, this quick stop is a must. 1 minute off the Trans Canada Highway, the limestone formations are really neat. Adventurers could climb on top if you have some good footwear and adrenaline. If you prefer to stay grounded the pebbles on the shore under the arches are incredibly beautiful. I could have beach combed all day there. Didn't get 5 stars because although it is free to go in, the washrooms are just drop toilet style outhouses that were in desperate need of attention.

Rosemary Burton

Just love the view and how clean it was in the parking area

Skylar Skinner

Quite an interesting spot for people who like rocks. The climb to the top of the arch is easy and definitely worth it

Melissa K Watts

Beautiful!!

Gabe Ryan

I love this place when there is a rolling sea. Watching the waves crash through the Arches is amazing.

Kyla Hewson

Nice stop off to stretch your legs and admire some interesting rock formations. Very Rocky beach and I was eaten alive by black flies

Norm Strathdee

Rugged, wild and windy!

Christopher Bailey

Memories of my childhood. What a beautiful spot.

David Patchell

Fascinating

Michael Dawe

Beautiful coloring

Marc S

An absolutely beautiful stop along your trip. No services are available, and only outhouses but it is beautiful. You should take the time to walk around, stretch your legs along your way, and enjoy the glacier history of this beautiful park. It is usually windy but it can be a great picnic spot, too.

Visit DrunkPhotography.com.

simply beautiful!

Gordon Muscroft

Good for a stop. Interesting land feature.

Justin Richards

Beautiful natural rock formation. 1 min drive off the highway and 1 minute down a well kept trail. Worth the stop.

Amy Drover

Beautiful, beautiful place. A must visit! Love my gorgeous province.

Deb Milligan

Pretty arch and loved looking at all the different rocks.

Eva Holtermann

Beautiful views

Josephine Tsen

Beautiful arches in clear and calm water. Great place for skipping stones.

D Mullins

Beautiful

sharon burgess

Rain really brought out the colors in the rocks. Beautiful arches with waves crashing inside them

Ace Dyke

Beautiful well kept park

paul stout

very pretty !!

Derrick Jamieson

Enjoyed the stop. Short walk and good view Arches.

Robert Weston

The views are amazing !

Jeffrey Tracey

Stunning scenery that is just off the road.

Murlene Bullock

Simply beautiful!

Robert Adams

Beautiful place to stop & visit, especially when the wind is blowing as the wave were an added attraction.

Doug Snow

Very cool place

Jean-Guy Larose

Place suberbe

Brian Kerr

Today the wind was gusting making this site so unbelievable. White caps, foam blowing, and high tide. The arches themselves are unbelievable. The strength of time!

ANN KELLEY

Interesting place to visit.

John Richards

Must see for Gros Morne!

A. T.

Even a rainy day could not spoil the impact of the place. Really interesting rock formations. Free parking, free access.

navneet basson

Nice, 10 mins is good enough

Ian Brenton

Just a beautiful place. Quiet and peaceful.

Christian Arsenault

(Translated) Very nice but watch out for the toilets which are very dirty and inappropriate for nice tourists (Original) Très joli mais attention aux toilettes qui sont très sale et inapproprié au gentils touristes

Clayton Handrigan

A " must" see on Highway 430.

M.M

nice little spot to stop by for few minutes, for a good picture stop in morning hours except if interested in watching the sun set stop by in the evening

Dot Cooper

Cold

Mark

This is a challenge to rate because of what some people might expect. This is not so much a 'Park' as it is 'just' an interesting rock formation to see. That being said , it is a VERY interesting formation to see and I'm glad it is a provincial park and not a private park charging admission. This is worth a stop if you're close to the area. We were near by and went despite the clouds and rain showers. My teens were keen to climb up on the arches and it seemed safe enough to for climbing so I went with them. What you see in the photos is all there is. It is a nice place to stop and picnic just don't expect it to be something you would spend hours at. It is very neat. We were in Cow Head , on a nice day I would probably make the drive from say Western Brook Pond , or Broom Point to see the Arches.

Glenn Howe

Another very beautiful and unique spot in Nfld

Chuck Beasley

Great views here.

Susan Andrews

Beautiful waves crashing into rock formations

Derek Thomas

Very cool rock formations.

nicolas robin

(Translated) A mandatory stop, very beautiful (Original) Une arrêt obligatoire, très beau

Josh Trewin

Quality attraction

chris whitehorne

Cool nature is cool

Lorne Keith

Nice clean park, arches are good

Becca Rennie

Its very cool to see in person.

melissa ouimette

Gorgeous find along the highway

Patty Foote

Natural beauty

Cathy B.

Great place to see! Mother Nature is powerful.

Elaine

These arches are well named and worth seeing. It's amazing how these have formed over the years.

Ryan McLellan

Grosmorne

Gabriel B (Gaboost)

Weird and beautiful, Nice thing to see

Marta Lambert

Very interesting write up on the Arches and a quick stop on the way up the coast. Also an excellent place to Boondock overnight. Out houses available through the summer

Amir M. Modir

Beautiful

Jakob Warfvinge

Very pretty!

Daley Lehmann

I went with my girlfriend at the time to Newfoundland for a trip. The Arches Provincial Park is just right off the highway and one of the many geological features Newfoundland has to offer. Its a small place but pretty neat, if youre in Gros Morne and need something to do for the day, I recommend it.

Isabel Lau

Sunny, blustery, not a human in sight, magic and bubbles flying high. If I didn't check the map I wouldn't be sure it was real.

Colette Schroter

Absolutely stunning

Cora Quann

Took my great neice caitlin Drew to explore this area for the weekend ..She love it.. this is my favorite spot❤

Sheri Singleton

Very lovely spot. It's just a few feet off the highway (Route 430) and the arches are easily visible from the boardwalk and ramp so they are accessible for people with mobility issues. The beach itself is down some stairs, but they aren't necessary to get fairly close for some great pics. The ones I took were from the boardwalk.

Amélie S

I recommand to stop there if you're driving by. Very beautiful and only 2 other cars were there (not busy).

Robert Ryan

One of my favorite stops on the Viking Trail.

Rene White

Very picturesque

Michael Hagler

Beautiful natural location with arches carved by the waves. Definitely worth a stop as you go by on the highway

Bonnie Shapiro

Spectacular nature at it's best!

Luis Capote

This is a must see. Amazing views. Worth the trip.

Gina Chapman

No the arches have fallen

Sandra McKellar,

Lovely

Craig Cook

A wonderful interesting spot with easily accessible sea arches from the parking lot, often overlooked by people on the way to other attractions. Great picnic area. Blustery on windy days but a great prevailing breeze on a good day to keep the flies away.

D W

Scenic views for great pictures

Barb Seaward

Beautiful serene and you can stand right underneath the arches when the tide is out breathing taking

Sarah Taylor

Beautiful spot

Annette Thompson

Go before it's gone

Shirley Andrews

Outdoors restroom.

Savannah Myers

absolutely beautiful place to visit. Awesome pictures. It's definitely worth stopping and looking at. You just have to go visit this place

FLAME Loiselle-Schiettekatte

(Translated) Worth the detour (Original) Mérite le détour

Amanda Hatfield

Beautiful.

Chris Herman

Nice free stop to check out.

Tonya Loughlin

So beautiful here❤

Melanie Jensen

Pretty cool spot

Rebecca Hayman

Such a beautiful and interesting geological formation! Only a moment off the highway. A great place to stop for a snack and/or stretch you legs. Out-house type toilets on site.

Valerie Prosser

Beautiful

Darryl Webb

Amazing natural rock formation

Tl Iguana

Amazing view only 2 minutes off the highway. Well worth the stop.

Jeff Butler

What can I say just beautiful

Cat16

Still beautiful after all the years

Connie Bickford

Amazing

Frank MacWhirter

Everytime I drive by I always stop in and check the views.

Marc Bibeau

A must visit. Usually not too many people. It’s obviously a quick visit with a 100 meter path from the parking lot.

Quenton Rumbolt

Nice place to stop

Anne Brown

Nature at its best.

CC W

Small area with no staff or services except outhouses (but it's free!). The arches are beautiful. Our camera was covered with sea salt when we left though! Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Gros Morne.

Jean Carlson

Awesome, peaceful natural beauty!

Meagan VandenTillaart

Good stop along a long drive through Gros Morn

Jennifer Brace

Love the area. Great pi

Dylan Haynes

Very nice place to visit

janice alford

Great picture spot