Town of Botwood

About our town

Driving east on the Trans-Canada Highway, be sure to turn off on Route 350 and visit one of Newfoundland's best kept secrets, the Town of Botwood.

The Town of Botwood, incorporated in 1960 with a current population of approximately 3100, is a small community nestled in the heart of the Exploits Valley—a beautiful area which encompasses much of Central Newfoundland. Primarily a seaport town, Botwood has a stunning landscape, including a scenic and peaceful harbour, suitable for both leisure and economic purposes.

The townspeople of the area are friendly folk, who enjoy conversing with the town’s visitors and participating in the many local festivities and recreational activities which commonly take place throughout the seasons. Featuring all the amenities of a larger town while still maintaining the rustic country charm which appeals to so many people, Botwood surely deserves a visit on your journey through this beautiful province.