A line of riders and snowmobiles on a snowy ridge above a deep, frozen gorge in Newfoundland

Great Northern Peninsula Newfoundland

Here, jaw drops are customary.

Snowmobiles in winter. ATVs in summer. Salmon in July. Moose in the fall.

Plan your trip Choose your adventure
Log chalets, up to six guests each
6
Kilometres of backcountry route to Hawkes Bay
160
Lodge sites in the backcountry, and more
5+
Dedicated helicopters
2

Choose your adventure

One corner of Newfoundland. Four ways in.

  • 01Winter

    Backcountry riding from log chalets. Gorges, waterfalls and fresh snow, straight from your front door.

    See the rides
  • 02Summer

    The 160 km backcountry route from Arluk Village to Hawkes Bay, by ATV or side-by-side, on old logging roads and the transmission line.

    See the ride
  • 03July

    Fly fishing for Atlantic salmon and brook trout on the Main River, reached by ATV and helicopter. With Arluk Outfitters.

    Fish with us
  • 04Sept–Oct

    Guided moose hunts, rifle or archery, from lodges in the backcountry. With Arluk Outfitters.

    Hunt with us

Comfort. Adventure at your door.

Six log chalets. A wood stove already burning when you ride back in. And from the front door, the whole backcountry of the Great Northern Peninsula. All you need to do is focus on the adventure.

Snowmobile · where you'll ride

Nine places worth the ride.

These are suggestions, not a fixed itinerary. Your adventure is yours to build. Pick a place and watch the map.

Schematic only. Positions, distances and trails are illustrative, not to scale and not for navigation.

  1. The postcard shot of the peninsula, and far easier to reach by sled in winter than on foot in summer.

    Inside Gros Morne National Park. Parks Canada pass required.

  2. South of Western Brook Pond and also inside the park. Pair it with its neighbours for a full Gorge Day.

    Early-season wind and blowing snow can bite. If you have a guide, they manage the call.

  3. North of Gros Morne and outside the park. A full-day destination, reachable from every Arluk lodge and doable from the chalets.

    Backcountry fuel at an Arluk lodge if arranged in advance.

  4. A short run up Taylor's Brook Road to the 64 km point, then into the valley: dense forest, a chain of ponds, rock faces along frozen waterways. The falls stay open all winter and sometimes ice over completely.

    A favourite spring lunch stop. If you have a guide, they can help with photos.

  5. Straight off Taylor's Brook Road. Fresh snow that resets daily, with runs for every ability, from new riders to advanced. Think ski hill, minus the lift line.

    An early-season favourite.

  6. The backbone of the loop routes. Taylor's Brook Road runs close beside it in several places, so a day can start at the Village and go deep into the backcountry.

    Loops can start at Arluk Village.

  7. A rock formation that earns its spot on the must-see list. Best admired from a distance, weather permitting, and easy to add to a gorge day.

    Visibility depends on the weather.

  8. An Arluk lodge on the north shore of St. Paul's Big Pond, with a tree-riding zone out back and a trail that climbs the hill. Guides use it for warm-up stops.

    All Arluk guests can use any Arluk location.

  9. An impressive stretch of the Humber River, and the doorway to the Silver Mountain region with views over the upper Humber system.

    Reached via Matty's Pond Trail.

A red side-by-side on a gravel track in a wide green valley, with a lake and mountains ahead

ATV & side-by-side · summer

When the snow goes, the riding doesn't.

Same chalets, same team, new wheels. Ride the 160 km backcountry route from Arluk Village to Hawkes Bay on old logging roads and the transmission line.

  • 160 kmArluk Village to Hawkes Bay
  • Logging roadsand the transmission line
  • Howley / Cormacktrail access, apart from about 3–4 km on Route 420
Plan your ATV trip
Arluk Village Hawkes Bay
Schematic only. Not to scale.

Snowmobile & ATV trips · what's included

Everything handled. You just ride.

Every Arluk ride is built the same way: a proper base, proper meals and people who know the ground.

  1. 01

    Four nights, minimum

    Every trip is at least four nights. Want longer? Extra days are available on request.

  2. 02

    Meals and snacks each day

    Meals and snacks provided, so the only thing you plan is the ride.

  3. 03

    Guides available upon request

    Want someone who knows the ground? Ask for a guide, and they'll take you to the destinations worth the trip.

  4. 04

    GPS tracking and satellite comms

    Your guides carry GPS tracking and satellite communications, so our team can see where your group is and stay in touch, even far beyond cell coverage.

  5. 05

    Boil-up lunches

    Lunch the Newfoundland way: a boil-up on the trail, in the backcountry.

  6. 06

    Portage for the heavy stuff

    We carry gear, fuel and refreshments, so you ride light.

A log building under a heavy roof of snow beside a frozen lake, crisscrossed with snowmobile tracks

Where you'll sleep

Comfort. Adventure at your door.

Six log-style chalets, each hosting up to six guests across three bedrooms with two beds apiece.

Ideal for families, friends or riding groups. High-end finishes, modern appliances and a wood-burning stove anchor the room. The Arluk Village team keeps the fires lit for your return, clears the pathways and has everything ready for a relaxing evening.

Arluk Village sits 2 km off Route 420 on Taylor's Brook Road.

  • Drive-up access, with secure vehicle and trailer parking
  • Accommodates up to six guests
  • Well-appointed kitchen appliances
  • Wood-burning stove
  • Covered front overhang, ideal for grilling
  • Ride or walk straight from your door into the adventure

Snowmobile & ATV trips · how it works

Book. Arrive. Ride. Enjoy.

  1. Book your dates

    Availability is limited. Contact the team to check dates and create your adventure.

  2. Arrive

    Pull in to the secure staging area at Arluk Village, on Taylor's Brook Road.

  3. Ride to your lodge

    The Arluk team portages your gear in, so you ride light.

  4. Enjoy.

    Fires lit, meals ready, and the backcountry outside your door.

Map of western Newfoundland showing Deer Lake, Corner Brook and the turn onto Route 420 toward Arluk Village

Getting here

Find Arluk Village.

Route 420 is about 45 km east of Deer Lake on the Trans-Canada Highway. Follow Route 420 for about 24 km, then turn left onto Taylor's Brook Road (watch for the signs on the left). Arluk Village is a short 2 km drive in on the plowed access road.

All Arluk guests park at Arluk Village.

The Arluk Layover

Driven a long way and heading to a remote lodge? Rest up in an Arluk chalet at the Village and hit the trails in the morning, while the team prepares your gear for the ride in.

The view from the sled

Big country. Small groups.

A group of riders and sleds on a snowy summit overlooking a long fjord and steep mountain walls
Riders at a fjord overlook
Two riders in snow-covered gear stand with their sleds in the trees
Fresh snow, all day

Ready when you are

Tell us who's coming. We'll build the trip.

Plan your trip

Arluk Outfitters

Fly fish a wilderness river. Hunt moose from the lodge.

Guided fishing and hunting are run by Arluk Outfitters. Here is the short version. Packages, prices and payment are on their site.

arlukoutfitters.com
The first week of July to the end of July

Fly fishing

Atlantic salmon and brook trout on the Main River, a Canadian Heritage River that runs 57 km from the Long Range Mountains to White Bay.

day trips
3 or 4
anglers to guide
2:1
anglers at a time, at most
6
  • Arrive on the first afternoon, fish the last morning, leave after lunch
  • Reached by ATV and helicopter
  • Pools reached on foot from the lodge, or a short boat ride
  • A professional cook, shore lunches and a full-course dinner
  • The lodge stands where Lee Wulff's old fishing camp once did
  • Catch and release for Atlantic salmon on the Main River
The river Packages & prices ↗
Opens the second Saturday of September · five weeks

Moose hunting

Rifle or archery, guided one-on-one or two-on-one, with each hunt tailored to you. Hunts run from all of the lodges.

typical package
1 week
guiding
1:1 or 2:1
dedicated helicopters
2
  • A pre-dawn hot breakfast, where you and your guide plan the day
  • Boats, tent camps, stands, ground blinds, or traditional spot and stalk
  • Helicopter-assisted meat recovery
  • A hot shower and a hot meal when the day ends
  • Meat cutting services available through Countryside Abattoir
The hunt Packages & prices ↗

A few of our lodges

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Field notes

Plan it like a local.

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Let's build your adventure.

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Snowmobile & ATV trips

  • Four-night minimum stay. Additional days on request.
  • 25% deposit at the time of booking.
  • Full payment before or on arrival.
  • All bookings are subject to HST.

Fishing & hunting

Booked through Arluk Outfitters, with packages, prices and payment on their site. Fishing ↗ Hunting ↗

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