LOCATION

Located approximately 5 kilometres from the shores of beautiful Beothuk Lake and at the foot of the vast Buchans Plateau, the Town of Buchans is the regional service hub for the communities of Buchans, Buchans Jct., and Millertown.

How to Get Here

By Road

The Trans-Canada Highway crosses Newfoundland west to east from Port aux Basques to St. John’s. Buchans is situated off the Trans Canada Highway via Route 370 with access at Badger.

By Air

Buchans is located in close proximity to two international airports, Gander International Airport to the East and Deer Lake Airport to the West. Both airports can be reached via the Trans Canada Highway, with driving times of two hours or less.

By Sea

Year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service is provided by Marine Atlantic between North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador. Crossing time is approximately 6 hours. From mid-June to mid-September, an additional ferry operates between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 478 kms from Buchans. Crossing time is approximately 12 hours.

Climate

If an outdoor lifestyle is what you crave, Buchans is the place to be. With temperate weather conditions and considerable sunshine relative to coastal regions of the province, the climate of Buchans suits the lifestyle of the outdoor enthusiast. Annual rainfall reaches 912mm, while snowfall accumulation averages approximately 360cm per year, making for ideal snowmobiling conditions. Temperatures range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius during summer and -5 to -20 degrees Celsius during winter. The topography of the area can be described as rugged, surrounded by wilderness.

Wildlife

The Town of Buchans is recognized for its wilderness and abundant wildlife opportunities. The region is teeming with species such as moose, woodland caribou, black bear, fox, coyote, lynx, pine marten, and snowshoe hare. The Buchans area is also home to great fishing and angling opportunities, with the region's many lakes and rivers bountiful with several types of brook trout, as well as Atlantic salmon.