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Newfoundland
& Labrador
June and July - Travel Adventure
'Icebergs - Whales - Wildlife - Maritime
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12 day Travel
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Newfoundland and Labrador is a pristine region rich with native wildlife,
significant history and distinct culture. Discover this eastern coast of
Canada, with its dramatic shoreline abundant with puffins and whales and
its fascinating stories of early explorers. A unique blend of nature,
history and old-world charm combine to create an amazing learning
experience. Humpback whales, a Viking village and warm-hearted people
welcome you to this coastal delight.
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Day 1: Arrive St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Your tour begins in St. John's, the capital city for the Province of
Newfoundland and Labrador, and one of the oldest port communities in North
America.
Day 2: St. John's
Set sail on a nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Millions of
Atlantic Puffins gather here, making it the largest Atlantic Puffin sanctuary in
North America. Thousands of humpback and minke whales also make this their home.
Continue with a sightseeing tour of St. John's and its harbor. Later, a staff
member leads a special tour of the Geo Centre. Glimpse what lies beyond our
planet, in the far reaches of outer space, where science reveals how our Earth's
future is unfolding. Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 3: St. John's - Grand Falls
Travel along the Trans-Canada Highway to Grand Falls. This afternoon you
will visit the Salmonid Interpretive Center and learn about the life cycle of
the Atlantic Salmon. This evening you are welcome to participate in a
traditional Newfoundland "Mug Up," where you join local residents and
listen to folklore stories of Newfoundland. Today breakfast and dinner are
included.
Day 4: Grand Falls - Gros Morne
Continue west on the Trans Canada Highway to Shallow Bay in the heart of
Gros Morne National Park. Many natural vistas await you as you begin traveling
through this most fascinating geological wonder. Today breakfast and dinner
are included.
Day 5: Gros Morne National Park
Meet a Park Ranger at Gros Morne National Park and learn about the parks
inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See natural forces of glaciers and
shifting continental plates and how they have shaped a landscape, creating
mountains ten times older than the Canadian Rockies. Travel deep into the park
and explore the hidden fjords, stark mountains and dense forest of Atlantic
Canada's largest park. Enjoy a short cruise to Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. Today
breakfast is included.
Day 6: Gros Morne - Plum Point
Travel along the Viking Trail to visit the point where Leif Erickson landed
in 1000 AD at L'Anse aux Meadows. See how Newfoundlanders have tamed this stark,
forbidding landscape. Experience first hand their unique solutions to living in
this area of extreme weather conditions. Today breakfast and dinner are
included.
Day 7: Plum Point - L'anse-au-Clair, Labrador
A morning ferry ride across the Straits of Belle Isle takes you to the
mainland of Southern Labrador. Enjoy a picturesque ride past colorful fishing
villages while learning the history and importance of whaling to this region.
The Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America, but a few
centuries later the Basques arrived here for the whaling opportunities. Their
Labrador port, now the community of Red Bay, is home to an interpretation center
where you can explore this corner of the 16th century Basques world. With a
population of just under 300, Red Bay offers visitors a unique glimpse into a
bygone era. Tonight enjoy a group dinner of local cuisine. Today breakfast
and dinner are included.
Day 8: L'anse-au-Clair - Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Take the ferry back to Newfoundland this morning and embark on a drive along
the scenic Viking Trail. Later today follow the route which James Cook took in
1770 when he created the "General Chart of the Island" which outlined
the river systems of the Province. This evening, the "Sharecroppers",
a well-known trio from the Corner Brook area, will delight you with songs about
their Newfoundland & Labrador heritage. Today breakfast and dinner are
included.
Day 9: Corner Brook - Gander
This morning travel to beautiful Lark Harbour. Take in the beauty of Bottle
Cove and visit the bustling fishing station at Little Port. From there you will
travel through central Newfoundland to the Exploits Valley. This evening enjoy a
traditional Newfoundland meal. Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 10: Gander - Twillingate - Gander
This morning you will visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum of Gander
before making your way to the Mary March Provincial Museum to learn about the
Beothuck heritage. Later, visit the nearby Twillingate, a quaint town with a
famous lighthouse that overlooks picturesque Notre Dame Bay. Be on the lookout -
you may spot icebergs and whales as they move down Iceberg Alley.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 11: Gander - Terra Nova - St. John's
Explore Terra Nova National Park, a National Historic Site, created to
protect 250 square miles of boreal forest, coastline and Newfoundland's natural
habitat. Later enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Petty Harbour where you
will have the opportunity to view the colorful village and narrow streets.
Arrive in Cape Spear, home to a lighthouse on "the most easterly point in
North America". Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner. Today
breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 12: St. John's - Tour Concludes
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful
vacation.
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