Dates and Rates Available April 2012
This comprehensive tour features the best of “the Far East of the Western World.” Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland to the most easterly point in North America through national parks - including Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of ancient peoples - the Maritime Archaic, Vikings, and Basques - as you travel to coastal fishing communities to meet the friendly and hospitable people of today. Boat tours provide the opportunity to see whales, thousands of seabirds, and, depending on the time of the year, icebergs! Sample local food and drink to become an honorary “Newfoundlander.”Day 1: Arrive Halifax, NS
Arrive in Halifax and check in at a lovely downtown Halifax Hotel for the night. This evening meet your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at a welcome reception.
Day 2: Halifax, NS | Port-aux-Basques, NL
Travel via Truro and Antigonish to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North Sydney, board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. An overnight Ferry Crossing may be necessary on some dates in which there will be cabin accommodation. (CB,L)
Day 3: Port-aux-Basques, NL | Port au Choix, LB
Drive through the Codroy Valley and on to Corner Brook, the largest city on the west coast, for a brief tour. Your journey continues through Gros Morne National Park - to be enjoyed later on during your tour - to the fishing community of Port au Choix. While there, visit Port au Choix National Historic Site, before checking in to your accommodations for the night. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Port au Choix, LB | L’Anse au Clair, NL
Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site where the Basques had a whaling station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador. (B,D)
Day 5: L’Anse au Clair | St. Anthony, NL
Return to Newfoundland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand years ago. (B,D)
Day 6: St. Anthony | Cow Head, NL
Enjoy a morning Whale Watching boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting) before traveling to Cow Head for a two night stay. (B,D)
(June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!)
Day 7: Gros Morne Local Touring
Discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of your tour. Visit the Broom Point fishing exhibit and the Lobster Cove Lighthouse. Enjoy a scenic boat tour (weather permitting) as you learn the geology of the Tablelands. See the whales and bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the fjord, and hear the history of the small villages nestled on the shores. It is an unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequal in eastern Canada. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Cow Head | Gander, NL
Have your camera ready as your time in Gros Morne National Park draws to a close. Later travel through central Newfoundland and visit the Mary March Regional Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor before arriving in Gander where you spend two nights. (B,D)
Day 9: Twillingate Touring, NL
A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate. At the tip of the island, visit Long Point Lighthouse and the local co-op. Return to Gander to visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Gander | Clarenville, NL
Head out on the Trans-Canada Highway to visit Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly of Canada’s beautiful national parks. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife along the way. Learn about the hard life of the light keepers at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site. This afternoon stroll through the lanes of charming Trinity and see several buildings including a typical early 20th century rural merchant’s house and a counting house. Arrive at your Clarenville hotel for the night. (B,L)
Day 11: Clarenville-St. Johns, NL
In Brigus, visit Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site and learn about the adventures of world famous explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Continue to Bay Bulls for one of the highlights of your trip, a boat tour to the Witless Bay bird sanctuary (weather permitting). Later visit the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site before returning to St. John’s for a two night stay. (B,D)
Day 12: St. John’s Touring, NL
This morning, enjoy and intriguing tour of this old seaport - St. John’s. See the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and the panoramic view from Signal Hill. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B)
Day 13: Depart St. John’s, NL to Ottawa, ON
Transfer to the Airport for your return flight to Ottawa.Not Included:
• Transportation Ottawa/Halifax and St. John's/Ottawa - Best available airfares or rail fares can be arranged at time of booking.
This tour is operated in partnership with Ambassatours.
Twin TBD Triple TBD Quad TBD Single TBD
Cost per PersonYour Ultimate Holiday Experience Includes:
- Transportation aboard Deluxe Motorcoach from Halifax to St. John’s
- Return Airport Transfer from your home in Ottawa to Ottawa Airport (out of town pickup may be available at an additional charge)
- Return Airport Transfer from Halifax Airport to Halifax Hotel and from St. John’s Hotel to St. John’s Airport
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 8 Dinners
- Guided Tour of Corner Brook
- Gros Morne National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lobster Cove Lighthouse
- Port au Choix National Historic Site
- Strait of Belle Isle Ferry to/from Labrador
- Red Bay (Labrador) National Historic Site
- L’Anse Aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Grenfell Historic Properties
- Scenic Boat Tour in Gros Morne
- Whale Watching Boat Tour
- Mary March Museum
- North Atlantic Aviation Museum
- Twillingate
- Long Point Lighthouse and the local co-op
- Terra Nova National Park
- Bonavista and Trinity
- Guided tour of St. John’s
- Signal Hill National Historic Park
- Cape Spear National Historic Park
- Sea Bird Watching Boat Tour
- “Screeching In” Ceremony
- Bellman’s Gratuities for 1 piece of luggage
- Escorted from Halifax
- All Taxes
