Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoFogo Island Inn is located on the northern shore of Fogo Island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, positioned to overlook the Atlantic Ocean and face Little Fogo Island across the Labrador Sea. The remote property is built on stilts standing 30 feet in height, a design that honors local vernacular architecture while minimizing environmental impact on the island's landscape. The inn sits within a community shaped by a rich maritime heritage and contemporary cultural renewal through the Shorefast foundation.
Check availability Official websiteFogo Island Inn is situated in Joe Batt's Arm, Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay, on the northern shore of Fogo Island in Newfoundland and Labrador. The property overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is positioned to face Little Fogo Island to the north across the Labrador Sea.
The site was chosen to minimize impact on the island's landscape, taking into account the unique climate and native vegetation that would require significant time to recover from disturbance. The island experiences strong winds typical of its location, and the ground is predominantly rocky, making traditional foundations impractical.
The inn's main building, completed in construction in June 2013, was designed by architect Todd Saunders for Shorefast, a registered charity founded by Zita Cobb and her brothers Anthony and Alan Cobb. The building stands on corten steel stilts 30 feet in height, a design that pays direct homage to the traditional Fogo Island practice of building on stilts due to the rocky surface and environmental constraints.
The building's interior and exterior black spruce wood finishing is painted white, intentionally mimicking the appearance of traditional Fogo Island saltbox houses. The furnishings and interior elements were largely handcrafted on Fogo Island, from lighting and bed covers to key fobs and wallpapers, designed to replicate the feeling of being inside a traditional Fogo Island home.
Fogo Island has a history strongly tied to the cod fishing industry. The local economy experienced significant decline until the 1990s due to international factory overfishing, leading to a moratorium on cod fishing in 1992 to allow fish populations to recover. Many buildings on the island were abandoned as population declined.
Shorefast and the Fogo Island Inn were created to reverse this trend, with all profits from the inn reinvested into the community to support economic and cultural resilience. The inn's construction relied on local labor and materials, and the facility houses an art gallery curated by Fogo Island Arts, a library with books selected by Dr. Leslie Harris, and a cinema operated in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada.
Four artist studios were also constructed as part of Shorefast's mission to develop the island as an ecotourism destination, diversifying the economy beyond fishing and fostering cultural renewal.
The property is a multi-story building with elevator access throughout all floors. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m.
Parking and valet service are available, with secure car park and electric charging stations for guests. Internet access is available throughout the property, supporting connectivity while maintaining the island's character as a destination for reconnection with nature.
Fogo Island Inn is located on the northern shore of Fogo Island in Joe Batt's Arm, Joe Batt's Arm-Barr'd Islands-Shoal Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The inn was designed by architect Todd Saunders and features a modern design built on 30-foot corten steel stilts that honor the traditional Fogo Island vernacular. The building's exterior and interior use black spruce wood painted white to resemble traditional saltbox houses, with furnishings largely handcrafted locally.
Fogo Island has a maritime heritage centered on cod fishing. Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity founded by Zita Cobb and her brothers, created the inn and additional cultural facilities to support economic and cultural renewal on the island after decades of decline. All inn profits support the community.
Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m.
The property has a multi-story elevator system, secure car parking, valet service, and electric charging stations. Internet access is available throughout the property.
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