Gaultois

Gaultois combines trails through dense forest with views across Hermitage Bay and insights into local history. Experiences on the water, crafts and a picnic featuring local recipes are also among the ways to get to know the place. The ferry crossing between Gaultois and Hermitage takes approximately 20 minutes—a practical consideration for planning your trip. When choosing a vacation rental, consider which of these aspects of the area matter most to your travel group.

Forest Trails, Views and History

Gaultois’s trail network was established and is maintained by local residents. The trails lead through dense forest home to wildlife and a variety of plant species. If you enjoy exploring on foot, Gaultois offers several ways to discover the landscape and its history.

The trails also lead to the former community of Piccarie, which was resettled in the late 1900s. This historical trace gives one trail particular significance: it leads not only through the landscape, but also to a place with a past as a community. The Lampoid's Lookout Trail rises more than 600 feet above the Hermitage Bay area and offers a view across the entire bay. The Long Shore Hiking Trail, in turn, affords a view of Gaultois Harbour. The two viewpoints offer different perspectives: one across the expansive bay, the other over the harbour.

Experience the Waters and Landscape

Gaultois’s landscape includes fjords, waterfalls and high cliffs with historic caves. There are also ways to observe nature on the water: the calm waters of the passage around the Gaultois coastline are suitable for sea kayaking and recreational boating, with opportunities to observe the diverse aquatic wildlife. Whales are frequently sighted in Gaultois Harbour and the Hermitage Bay area. If being on the water and wildlife watching matter to your travel group, you can factor these experiences into your decision to visit Gaultois, along with the trails on land.

Local History, Crafts and Encounters

The area’s history is also reflected in specific details. British merchants operating under the name Newman and Company opened a store in Gaultois that supplied residents with clothing, food and fishing gear. Pinksen's mural at the community centre connects the town’s history and heritage. Garland's Store is also located in Gaultois.

At “Hooked on Gaultois,” Cathy Simms offers a short studio introduction to rug hooking. It uses locally made hooks, Briggs-&-Little wool yarn and patterns from Gaultois sketched by a local artist. “Gaultois, Personally!” includes a walk through Gaultois with meet-ups with local residents arranged in advance. You can learn about their everyday lives and local crafts, or enjoy tea. These offerings highlight personal and creative aspects of the area.

Discover and Enjoy Along the Way

“Sketch-A-Story” is a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Gaultois with Rodney Andrews. It takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays by advance reservation and costs $40 per person. For a culinary break, there is the Scram Box: the Gaultois Inn prepares a picnic featuring local recipes and desserts that can be taken to several special spots in Gaultois. Alongside hiking trails and views, you can choose from guided explorations, crafts and local cuisine.

If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Gaultois, you can base your choice on your travel group’s interests: trails and landscapes, local encounters and history, or activities on the water. You can also explore Seal Cove and Channel-Port Aux Basques as other destinations.

For the regional travel overview: Division No. 3.