See the Sea Bed & Breakfast
- Rooms
- Meals
- Wi-Fi
Three-room B&B with sea views on Marine Drive, on the trail at the north side of Torbay Bight, about 1.5 km after Father Troys Trail ends. Open all year; breakfast included.
East Coast Trail · Stage 4 of 16
Pouch Cove to Torbay
Stage 4 of the East Coast Trail covers 23.2 km from Pouch Cove to Torbay, with 969 m of ascent and 951 m of descent. The highest point is 129 m. Allow about 9.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
23.2 kmdistance
969 mascent
951 mdescent
~9.5 hwalking time
harddifficulty
129 mhighest point
≈ 4.25 L
≈ 2,420 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to stay
Torbay
Big Red House
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
Large self-catering vacation home on Easterbrook Drive, about 100 m from the trail at the start of the Silver Mine Head Path. Whole house; book on VRBO.
Cozy Torbay Home
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Seasonal — call ahead
Self-catering house on Morris Avenue, 200 m from the trail in Torbay, managed by We Host Canada. Listed as open from 9 September to 31 December only.
Flatrock
Flatrock Hideaway
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
Self-catering house on Wildberry Ridge in Flatrock, 200 m from the trail, about 8 km before Torbay; useful to split the long Pouch Cove - Torbay day. Managed by We Host Canada.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (the East Coast Trail Association directory or a taxi list) but could not be confirmed on their own website or the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism listings. The six ECTA wilderness campsites are free and first come, first served. Outport B&Bs and holiday homes are few and many open only from May or June to September: book ahead, especially for July and August.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 911 and ask for the police. Health advice 24 h: 811. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Health Sciences Centre – Emergency Department · St. John's · 24/7 emergency
+1 709-777-6300 · Map - St. Clare's Mercy Hospital – Emergency Department · St. John's · 24/7 emergency
+1 709-777-5501 · Map
Health centres
- Urgent Care Centre (East), Unity Health Centre · St. John's · not open at night; check hours before you go
+1 855-709-8559 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Pouch Cove to Torbay with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.