Exploring the Wonders of Newfoundland
August 26th -September 6th
Travel with us to beautiful Newfoundland and experience first hand the unique
heritage, national scenic wonders and extraordinary hospitality.
August 26 – With an early departure we will travel to North Sydney, Hotel North for
a delicious group meal before sailing on our overnight crossing to Port aux Basque – I
have reserved cabins for you!
August 27 – We will begin our amazing holiday by firstly enjoying a delicious
Newfoundland Breakfast at the Historic Port aux Basque Hotel. A perfect opportunity
to begin to enjoy Newfoundland Cuisine! Following our delicious breakfast we will begin
to be amazed at the rugged scenery as we travel to Rose Blanche Lighthouse! A perfect
location to capture a postcard picture of a Typical Newfoundland outport community!
Lunch will be enjoyed at Margaree quaint Seashore Restaurant before tavelling to our
two night’s accommodation Corner Brook downtown Greenwood Inn 709-634-5381.
August 28 – Following our breakfast – we will travel throughout beautiful Humber
Valley towards Gros Morne National Park for an incredible Newfoundland experience
- on the Western Brook Pond Tour. The spectacular glacier -carved land locked fjord,
waterfalls cascading from 2000 feet, billion year old cliffs will be an unbelievable
experience. Don’t forget your camera. - August 29 – We will journey across this vast massive province to our home –
Ganders Comfort Inn 709-256-3535. This evening we will be guest at Joseph R
Smallwoods Arts and Culture Center to be thrilled at the award winning musical all
around the world -Come From Away! The breathtaking musical tells the remarkable true
story of 7000 stranded passengers and the communities in Newfoundland & Labrador
that welcomed them in 9/11.
August 30 – Another exciting day awaits us as we travel along Iceberg Alley to
picturesque Twillingate. Upon arrival we will visit the Durrell Museum and Crafts
featuring Polar Bear and Auk Exhibits. A delightful lunch at the Anchor Inn Hotel
ideally located on the shores of Twillingate Harbour will be enjoyed. Photo opportunities
of Iceberg Alley at Long Point Lighthouse plus a visit to Auk Winery makes this a
great way to end our Twillingate experience before travelling to our two nights
destination Terra Nova Resort 709-543-2525.
August 31- We will experience another perfect Newfoundland day by exploring the
Bonavista Peninsula. Just like John Cabot did in 1497! We will visit charming Trinity
and view their many recognized Registered Heritage Buildings. This is a perfect location
for a delicious lunch at Trinity’s 300 year old Dock Marina. We will continue along the
Trinity loop to Elliston, the “Root Cellar” Capital of the World. There will be many
photo opportunities of Dungeon Park before visiting “Cape Bonavista Lighthouse” a
perfect location to see Whales and Puffins!
September 1- Following breakfast our journey will take us to Burin Peninsula for a two
nights stay at Marystown Hotel and Convention Center 709-279-1600. Before arriving
in Marystown, we will be amazed at Vernon Antique Car Museum – an amazing
collection of the rarest antique cars in North America.
September 2 – A fun day has been designed for you to travel to nearby picture perfect
Burin! One of my favorite Newfoundland towns. We will welcome our delightful step on
guide to enlighten us on the history and hardships of this rugged out port which was built
along a series of high cliffs and sheltered coves! We will continue onward to visit St.
Lawrence for our delicious lunch plus a visit of their very impressive museum which
explains the devastation history and the once mined Fluorspar Mineral. Following our
most heart – warming visit we will return to our Marystown Hotel.
September 3- Saying farewell to the Barren Land of Bruin Peninsula we will journey to
Newfoundland’s Capital – Our home for two nights at the very impressive St. John’s
Delta Hotel 709-570-1623. We will become familiar to the Avalon Peninsula by
traveling to nearby Bay Bulls for our very exciting Whale Watching and Puffin
Excursion to be followed by visiting Canada’s easternmost point Cape Spear
Lighthouse National Historic Site.
September 4- This morning we will become acquainted with St. John’s as we welcome
our very informative City Tour guide. We will visit Iconic highlights at Signal Hill, and
Quidi Vidi plus much more – A free afternoon will be yours to enjoy downtown Water
St., and the famous George St before our Screech In Ceremony and Farewell Party.
September 5- We will complete our Newfoundland experience by visiting two very
picturesque small towns – Brigus – the home of the “Rock Solid Builds” and Dildo – A
colorful town nested on the shores of Trinity Bay- that has received a lot of attention
since ABC’s Late Night Show host Jimmy Kimmel’s staff visited and placed a
Hollywood “Dildo” sign on the Mountain Side. Reservations have been arranged for us
to bid Farewell to this amazing province by catching the 5:30pm Argentia Ferry for our
15 hour sail. I have cabins reserved for all guest to add to your comfort.
September 6- Upon a 9:00am arrival in North Sydney we will return home with
Wonderful New Found Friends, spectacular memories of a Spectacular holiday!
Price Per Person Tax Included:
TWIN:$3495 TRIPLE:$3370 QUAD:$3300 SINGLE:$4295
PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, 11 Night’s Accommodation,
Cabin expenses on Marine Atlantic Ferry, Admission to all Attractions, All Ferry
Crossings, Whale Watching Excursion, St. John’s City Tour, 9 Breakfasts, 9 Group
Meals plus Gratuities, Western Brook Pond Tour, Come From Away Musical, Screech-In
Ceremony, 4 Musical Evenings, Luggage service and Taxes.