Port Aux Basques: Trans-Canada Highway

Port aux Basques has served as a ferry port in southwestern Newfoundland since the late 19th century. On the shore of Cabot Strait, it is a key point of arrival to the island: Marine Atlantic’s year-round service connects the town with North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Route 1, Newfoundland’s portion of the Trans-Canada Highway, begins at the ferry terminal and heads east across the island. The name recalls Basque fishing crews associated with this stretch of coast, while the harbour’s sheltered position helped establish the community’s maritime role. Browse other webcams across Newfoundland and Labrador to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

Among Canada’s regions, Newfoundland and Labrador stands apart for its far-reaching North Atlantic coastline and the meeting of the island of Newfoundland with mainland Labrador. The province faces the Labrador Sea to the northeast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence along its western and southern reaches; its terrain ranges from exposed shores and barrens to forests, lakes and the Labrador Plateau. Gros Morne National Park, on Newfoundland’s west coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for geology that exposes deep sections of Earth’s crust. Inuit, Innu and Mi’kmaq communities are integral to the province’s living cultures, alongside outport traditions shaped by the cod fishery. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.