Aquarium
Hands-on marine discovery.
View tanks, aquaria, and touch tanks introduce visitors to local marine life and ocean learning.
Visit Aquarium page
A coastal welcome
Discover Champney's West.
Nestled along Newfoundland's rugged coastline, Champney's West offers visitors a unique blend of marine discovery, local heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty. Explore our aquarium, heritage house, and coastal trail for an unforgettable experience on the Bonavista Peninsula.
Just off Route 230
Family-friendly
Coastal day trip
The attractions
Choose your stop.
Here is the short version of each site. Use the buttons to visit the full pages with more details and photo spaces.
Heritage House
A restored home full of local stories.
Explore traditional tools, domestic furnishings, fishing gear, photographs, and oral histories.
Visit Heritage House page
Fox Island Trail
A scenic coastal loop.
Walk an easy-to-moderate trail with ocean views, wildlife, fishing stages, wharves, and village scenery.
Visit Trail page
Plan a visit
Make it a coastal day trip.
Start with the trail or aquarium, bring a picnic, and leave time for the Heritage House. Check current hours before visiting because seasonal schedules can change.
Trip notes
LocationChampney's West, near Port Rexton
RouteAbout 5 minutes off Route 230
Best forFamilies, hikers, day-trippers
Suggested order
MorningFox Island Trail
MiddayAquarium and picnic
AfternoonHeritage House
Get in touch
Questions about your visit?
Use the form below for current hours, group bookings, school field trips, donations, volunteer questions, or special requests.
Support the site
Help keep Champney's West thriving.
Make a donation
Your contribution supports the work that matters.
Champney's West Heritage Group is a registered charitable organization working hard to protect, preserve and
promote the culture of this fabulous area of the province. We rely on the support of
visitors and the community to survive. Please consider donating to this small but mighty
organization.
Donations can be made through PayPal or CanadaHelps.
Donations over $5 are eligible for an official charitable tax receipt.