We are on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's eastern most province. Brigus is about 86km from St. John's (the provincial capital) and St. John's International Airport, 78km from Argentia, the eastern terminus of the Marine Atlantic ferry service between Newfoundland and North Sidney, Nova Scotia, and
14 km from Bay Roberts and 36 km from Carbonear, the larger Conception Bay North towns.
To find travel distance for Brigus in relationship to other locations in Newfoundland and Labrador , you may use the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Road Distance Database. > >
To get to Brigus from St. John's, Argentia, or Port aux Basques (the western terminus of Marine Atlantic.):
Take the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) - west from St. John's and Argentia and east from Port aux Basque to Exit 31, where you exit the TCH to Provincial Route 75 for a short distance then turn off to Provincial Route 70 (Roaches Line). Continue on Route 70 until you reach the intersection with Provincial Route 60. Then turn right onto Route 60. Watch for the Bumblebee Bed & Breakfast on your right at 331 Conception Bay Highway.
Map of Sites of interest in Brigus [from Town of Brigus Website]