The Arches Provincial Park

The Arches Provincial Park is a coastal reserve in Newfoundland featuring natural stone arches carved out of limestone by the constant action of ocean waves. These distinctive formations create passageways and overhanging structures scattered across the rocky shoreline.

The site received protected status in 1980 to preserve the geological formations across its 13-hectare grounds. This designation recognized the importance of the coastal landscape as an example of natural carving by marine forces.

The geological formations at The Arches Provincial Park represent the natural processes that shaped Newfoundland's northern coastline over thousands of years.

The park sits along Route 430 between Parsons Pond and Portland Creek with straightforward vehicle access. Picnic tables and parking are available, with visits best planned during the warmer months when conditions are most comfortable.

Visitors can walk underneath the natural limestone arches and also traverse above them, offering a dual perspective on these erosion formations. This ability to experience the structures from both inside and outside creates a memorable way to understand how waves carved this landscape.

Location: Newfoundland and Labrador

Inception: 1980

Website: https://parksnl.ca/parks/arches-provincial-park

GPS coordinates: 50.11361,-57.66306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06