Paddling near Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador

Conception Bay South sits on the western shore of Conception Bay, just outside St. John's, and is the base for some of the most distinctive coastal paddling in Newfoundland. The bay's rugged cliffs, sea caves, and tunnels — most famously around Bell Island — draw sea kayakers and SUP paddlers, while nearby ponds and rivers round out the freshwater options.