St. John's 
The Tickle Cove Sea Arch could be the starting point for an epic road trip across the Bonavista Peninsula.
Among the sites are the Sea Arch, Devil’s Footprints, King’s Cove Lighthouse and Brook Point, The Dungeon, The Chimney and Spillars Cove, Elliston’s Root Cellars, the Port Union Fossil Site, and the Haootia!
Starting in the west with the Sea Arch is like starting with the biggest and grandest of the natural sites. The Tickle Cove Sea Arch is a massive seaside rock formation created by wave erosion from the rough Atlantic waters.
Exploring the Sea Arch & Tickle Cove
- From the cliffs and shoreline, watch for wildlife and sea birds like the puffins or for the icebergs on the water.
- The nearby Tickle’s Cove Pond and the trail take your walk in the opposite direction of the Arch. The Walker’s Trail offers great views of the large pond and picnic areas.
More Great Trails near Tickle Cove & the Sea Arch
The many hikes of the Bonavista Peninsula are generally shorter and simpler trails with epic rewards. Find more around these shorelines after discovering and taking your time on the Sea Arch Trail.
- Further south near Plate Cove is the Butcher’s Nose Lookout Trail. The marked path leads hikers up and over the trees to a lookout area over Plate Cove.
- Also near Plate Cove is the Red Beach Memorial Trail. The 2.5km hike leads to Red Beach, a gorgeous and secluded beach among the tall cliffs (swimming is NOT permitted as it is too dangerous).
- Head across the Main Road from Tickle Cove to King’s Cove for a bit of a longer hike. The King’s Cove Lighthouse Trail is a 3.5km loop, or a 1.2km out-and-back trail which leads to the historic lighthouse and more great ocean views.
Where to Stay near the Sea Arch
Whether you’re after a more luxurious seaside getaway, a more rustic camping experience, or something away from the ocean, the Bonavista Peninsula offers it all. These are the closest accommodations to the Sea Arch, while many more exist across the Bonavista area, and the Discovery Global Geopark.
- Round Day Bay Inn, south of Tickle Cove in Plate Cove West, offer a chance to stay in one of 16 themed rooms. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant and gift shop.
- The Princehaven Campground, also south of the Cove and Arch, have camping for all types: RVs, tents, or a cottage stay.
- Find great camping and several mor activities inland with Lockston Path Provincial Park. The park offers RV and tent camping, swimming or paddling on Freshwater Pond, short hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and picnic areas.
Planning your Trip – Tickle Cove Sea Arch
What: The Tickle Cove Sea Arch is one of many locations within the Bonavista Peninsula’s Discover Global Geopark. The arch, on the west end of the park and peninsula, is a large rock formation created by wave erosion. From the tops of the cliffs, visitors can look down over the sea arch and across at the land bridge it creates.
Location: Located in Bonavista Peninsula, Tickle Cove Sea Arch is located approximately 50 km from the town of Bonavista and 260 km from St. John’s.
Best time to go: May-October
Cost: free
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