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Newfoundland and Labrador in AI travel recommendations

Newfoundland and Labrador shines with authentic, romantic charm in AI answers—yet stays invisible until you ask by name.

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354

Questions asked

924

Places identified

20 of 20

Categories shifted this check

Aug 26, 2026

Last checked

Current score 11/100 Average of the four metrics below — how this score is calculated

Key takeaways

What this check tells you

Concentration

In Best Local Experiences, the top 3 picks—Chafe's Landing, Bonavista Peninsula, and Labrador Straits—capture 60% of mentions, the highest concentration of any tracked category.

Concentration

For Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants, the top 3 entities get 28.6% of mentions versus the 16.7% they'd get if all picks were recommended evenly.

Movement

Best Local or Traditional Restaurants is the most volatile category, with all 11 tracked entities changing position between checks.

Distinctiveness

Newfoundland and Labrador's model agreement sits at 11.7%, above the network average of 8.0%, while its distinctiveness at 20% trails the network average of 21.3%.

Generated from this check's data Updated Aug 26, 2026

Lead finding

Newfoundland and Labrador's AI profile is anchored by a standout 300% concentration finding, its strongest signal yet.

Newfoundland and Labrador registers a powerful Concentration finding of 300%, paired with a distinctiveness score of 30% versus the 21% network average. Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of 172 rated mentions favorable and none negative. AI descriptions lean into local culture, romantic appeal, affordable and authentic dining, boutique accommodations, and scenic viewpoints. However, the destination is absent from all 12 tracked indirect questions, meaning it currently only appears when explicitly named.

How AI sees Newfoundland and Labrador

Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates Newfoundland and Labrador with:

culinary scenefamily-friendly activitiesfine diningLocal Culturelocal ingredientsromanticadventure and natureadventure-filledAffordable Dining

How Newfoundland and Labrador benchmarks

Model agreement

Newfoundland and Labrador 12%

Network average 8%

Distinctiveness

Newfoundland and Labrador 20%

Network average 21%

Presence rate

Newfoundland and Labrador 0%

Network average 13%

Newfoundland and Labrador's AI benchmark numbers compared to the network average across all tracked destinations.

Each metric shows two bars: Newfoundland and Labrador's rate and the network average for that metric, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.

Presence beyond Newfoundland and Labrador-specific questions

How often Newfoundland and Labrador comes up in regional and national AI questions that aren't specifically about it (out of 12 tracked questions, as of Aug 26, 2026):

Recommended

Mentioned

Not mentioned

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Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned

Top picks by traveler intent

Rankings: Volatile

16 places moved rank this check

2 new4 in & out

The Merchant Tavern 20 of 22

rank #1–#6

Adelaide Oyster House 14 of 22

rank #3–#8

Mallard Cottage 14 of 22

rank #1–#7

Terre 14 of 22

rank #2–#7

Fogo Island Inn 13 of 22

rank #2–#11

Bonavista Social Club 12 of 22

rank #4–#9

Portage 11 of 22

rank #1–#3

Chinched Bistro 10 of 22

rank #3–#7

Rankings: Volatile

12 places moved rank this check

2 new

Fogo Island Inn 13 of 13

rank #1–#9

Murray Premises Hotel 6 of 13

rank #2–#8

Alt Hotel St. John’s 5 of 13

rank #1–#6

Fishers' Loft Inn 4 of 13

rank #4–#5

Jag Boutique Hotel 4 of 13

rank #3–#7

JAG Hotel 4 of 13

rank #3–#6

Ryan Mansion 4 of 13

rank #2–#3

Artisan Inn 3 of 13

rank #5–#6

Rankings: Volatile

31 places moved rank this check

5 new

Gros Morne National Park 14 of 14

rank #1–#5

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site 13 of 14

rank #1–#7

Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 8 of 14

rank #1–#5

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site 7 of 14

rank #2–#4

Red Bay National Historic Site 7 of 14

rank #3–#21

Twillingate 7 of 14

rank #5–#10

L’Anse aux Meadows 6 of 14

rank #4–#16

Bonavista Peninsula 5 of 14

rank #5–#9

Rankings: Volatile

6 places moved rank this check

2 in & out

Fogo Island Inn 13 of 14

rank #1–#5

Murray Premises Hotel 10 of 14

rank #2–#5

Artisan Inn 7 of 14

rank #2–#6

Fishers' Loft Inn 7 of 14

rank #2–#7

Neddies Harbour Inn 7 of 14

rank #4–#6

Quirpon Lighthouse Inn 6 of 14

rank #3–#7

Alt Hotel St. John’s↔ 5 of 14

rank #1–#7

Blue on Water 3 of 14

rank #3–#5

Rankings: Volatile

29 places moved rank this check

7 new1 in & out

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site 14 of 17

rank #2–#13

Johnson Geo Centre 14 of 17

rank #1–#9

Gros Morne National Park 12 of 17

rank #1–#8

Signal Hill National Historic Site 12 of 17

rank #1–#12

Elliston 10 of 17

rank #1–#13

Terra Nova National Park 10 of 17

rank #2–#9

The RoomsNew 9 of 17

rank #1–#10

Newfoundland Insectarium 7 of 17

rank #1–#12

Rankings: Volatile

18 places moved rank this check

5 new3 returning4 in & out

The Duke of Duckworth 20 of 28

rank #1–#7

Fabulous Foods 12 of 28

rank #1–#5

Chafe’s Landing 11 of 28

rank #1–#7

Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food 11 of 28

rank #1–#12

Classic Cafe East 8 of 28

rank #2–#9

Louis Gee's Pizza & Donair 8 of 28

rank #5–#11

Earle's Restaurant↔ 7 of 28

rank #6–#10

The Bagel Cafe 7 of 28

rank #2–#8

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Rankings: Volatile

29 places moved rank this check

4 new1 in & out

The Merchant Tavern 18 of 31

rank #1–#5

The Duke of Duckworth 17 of 31

rank #5–#11

Chafe’s Landing 16 of 31

rank #4–#11

Terre 16 of 31

rank #1–#6

Fogo Island Inn 15 of 31

rank #1–#4

Quidi Vidi Brewery 15 of 31

rank #5–#18

Mallard Cottage↔ 13 of 31

rank #1–#9

Portage 11 of 31

rank #1–#4

Rankings: Volatile

8 places moved rank this check

5 new1 in & out

Battle Harbour 15 of 26

rank #1–#13

Change Islands 11 of 26

rank #1–#9

Francois 10 of 26

rank #1–#11

Battle Harbour 9 of 26

rank #1–#10

Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve 9 of 26

rank #1–#9

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve 8 of 26

rank #1–#14

Change Islands 7 of 26

rank #3–#5

Fogo Island 6 of 26

rank #1–#6

Rankings: Volatile

14 places moved rank this check

1 new1 returning

boil-up 8 of 24

rank #1–#7

Bonavista Peninsula 7 of 24

rank #1–#12

The Duke of Duckworth 6 of 24

rank #2–#7

East Coast Trail 5 of 24

rank #4–#9

Fogo Island 5 of 24

rank #3–#19

Labrador Straits 5 of 24

rank #4–#14

The Ship Pub 5 of 24

rank #2–#8

Battle Harbour 4 of 24

rank #7–#10

Rankings: Volatile

11 places moved rank this check

2 new5 returning

The Merchant Tavern 17 of 23

rank #1–#7

Mallard Cottage 16 of 23

rank #1–#4

Chafe’s LandingBack 14 of 23

rank #1–#8

The Duke of DuckworthBack 14 of 23

rank #3–#9

Bonavista Social Club 12 of 23

rank #2–#9

Seaside Restaurant 12 of 23

rank #6–#12

Fogo Island InnBack 10 of 23

rank #3–#11

The Black Spruce 9 of 23

rank #2–#11

Rankings: Volatile

10 places moved rank this check

3 new1 returning3 in & out

Ferryland 8 of 19

rank #1–#6

Gros Morne National Park 8 of 19

rank #1–#15

Witless Bay Ecological ReserveBack 8 of 19

rank #1–#4

Western Brook Pond 7 of 19

rank #6–#17

Brigus 6 of 19

rank #3–#7

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve 6 of 19

rank #2–#5

Long Point Lighthouse 6 of 19

rank #9–#14

Twillingate 6 of 19

rank #2–#12

Rankings: Volatile

12 places moved rank this check

4 in & out

Signal Hill National Historic Site 17 of 17

rank #1–#6

Red Bay National Historic Site↔ 14 of 17

rank #2–#8

Battle Harbour 12 of 17

rank #5–#12

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site 12 of 17

rank #3–#6

Castle Hill National Historic Site 12 of 17

rank #4–#9

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site 10 of 17

rank #1–#2

Trinity 10 of 17

rank #6–#11

Port au Choix National Historic Site↔ 9 of 17

rank #1–#10

Rankings: Volatile

9 places moved rank this check

1 new

Murray Premises Hotel 15 of 15

rank #2–#6

Fogo Island Inn 14 of 15

rank #1–#8

Fishers' Loft Inn 12 of 15

rank #2–#7

Artisan Inn 8 of 15

rank #3–#7

Blue on Water 6 of 15

rank #3–#6

Neddies Harbour Inn 6 of 15

rank #6–#9

Alt Hotel St. John’sNew 4 of 15

rank #1–#4

Hew & Draw Hotel 4 of 15

rank #4–#9

Rankings: Volatile

9 places moved rank this check

2 new4 in & out

Memorial University 6 of 15

rank #1–#3

Comfort Inn Corner Brook 4 of 15

rank #6–#9

Comfort Inn St. John's 4 of 15

rank #4–#6

Gros Morne Cabins↔ 4 of 15

rank #5–#9

Quality Hotel Harbourview 4 of 15

rank #2–#4

Sinbad's Hotel & Suites 4 of 15

rank #3–#16

Anchor Inn Hotel & Suites↔ 3 of 15

rank #7–#8

Bonavista Hostel 3 of 15

rank #6–#10

Rankings: Volatile

7 places moved rank this check

The Merchant Tavern 14 of 14

rank #2–#4

Mallard Cottage 11 of 14

rank #2–#5

Raymonds Restaurant 9 of 14

#1 every time

Fogo Island Inn 7 of 14

rank #1–#7

Portage 6 of 14

rank #2–#5

Bacalao 5 of 14

rank #3–#6

Basho 5 of 14

rank #3–#7

Terre 5 of 14

rank #1–#2

Rankings: Volatile

22 places moved rank this check

3 new

Ocean View Hotel 9 of 13

rank #4–#7

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland 8 of 13

rank #1–#2

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre 7 of 13

rank #1–#3

Anchor Inn Hotel & Suites 5 of 13

rank #2–#8

Alt Hotel St. John’s 4 of 13

rank #1–#3

Glynmill Inn 4 of 13

rank #4–#10

Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre 4 of 13

rank #2–#4

Fogo Island Inn 3 of 13

rank #5–#6

Rankings: Volatile

47 places moved rank this check

4 new

Johnson Geo Centre 13 of 13

#2 every time

The Rooms 13 of 13

#1 every time

Railway Coastal Museum 5 of 13

rank #3–#4

Fluvarium 4 of 13

rank #4–#17

Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium 4 of 13

rank #3–#9

Quidi Vidi Brewery 4 of 13

rank #3–#6

Colonial Building 3 of 13

rank #3–#8

Labrador Interpretation Centre 3 of 13

rank #3–#12

Rankings: Volatile

15 places moved rank this check

15 new

Mallard CottageNew 10 of 12

rank #2–#4

Raymonds Restaurant 9 of 12

#1 every time

The Merchant Tavern 6 of 12

rank #2–#4

Fogo Island InnNew 4 of 12

rank #1–#7

TerreNew 4 of 12

rank #1–#6

Chinched Bistro 3 of 12

rank #4–#5

Fogo Island Inn 3 of 12

rank #3–#6

Twine Loft RestaurantNew 3 of 12

rank #2–#6

Rankings: Volatile

23 places moved rank this check

23 new

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 11 of 12

rank #2–#7

Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 10 of 12

rank #1–#5

Western Brook PondNew 9 of 12

rank #1–#12

Gros Morne MountainNew 6 of 12

rank #2–#7

Cape St. Mary's Ecological ReserveNew 5 of 12

rank #2–#10

Gros Morne National Park 5 of 12

rank #1–#3

Lookout TrailNew 5 of 12

rank #4–#10

The TablelandsNew 5 of 12

rank #3–#6

Rankings: Volatile

27 places moved rank this check

27 new

Marble MountainNew 10 of 12

rank #1–#9

Gros Morne National ParkNew 6 of 12

rank #1–#4

SnowmobilingNew 6 of 12

rank #1–#4

Dog Sledding 5 of 12

rank #2–#9

Ice Fishing 5 of 12

rank #4–#7

Northern Lights Viewing 4 of 12

rank #3–#6

St. John’s 4 of 12

rank #4–#10

Fogo Island InnNew 3 of 12

rank #4–#6

Newfoundland and Labrador in AI travel recommendations

What this check tells you

Newfoundland and Labrador's AI profile is anchored by a standout 300% concentration finding, its strongest signal yet.

How AI sees Newfoundland and Labrador

How Newfoundland and Labrador benchmarks

Presence beyond Newfoundland and Labrador-specific questions

Top picks by traveler intent

Best Restaurants

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Must-See Attractions

Best Romantic Hotels

Best Attractions for Families

Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants

Best Food Experiences

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Best Local Experiences

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Best Day Trips

Best Historical Attractions

Best Boutique Hotels

Best Budget Hotels

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants

Best Family Hotels

Best Rainy-Day Attractions

Best Restaurants for Couples

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