The Great Northern Peninsula Party
Day One:
Arrival in Deer Lake. We’ll make our way to the charming fishing village of Norris Point for a two-night stay in the breathtaking Gros Morne National Park.
Day Two:
Today we will explore the magnificent wonders of scenic Gros Morne National Park and its coast. Our first stop is Green Point, where we’ll hike an old mail road along cobble beaches, small ponds, and breathtaking scenery. We will then venture down to view 500 million year old rock formations that were formed at the bottom of an ancient ocean. In the afternoon, we’ll take the Bonne Bay water shuttle to the south side of the Park where we will visit the Discovery Centre and learn about the geological marvel the “Tablelands”, part of the earth’s mantle dating back 500 million years. We’ll hike on the actual mantle itself before returning to Norris Point, then enjoy an optional sunset boat tour on Bonne Bay with local entertainment.
Day Three:
We depart Norris Point, heading up the Northern Peninsula for Hay Cove. Along the way, we’ll have lunch in Port Au Choix and visit the Port Au Choix National Historic Site. As we visit the Great Northern Peninsula, we’ll learn about the sealing industry and its historical and present impact on the economic fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in the small settlement of Hay Cove for our two-night stay.
Day Four:
Our day begins with a visit to the Grenfell Experience in St. Anthony, where we will learn about Wilfred Grenfell’s incredible accomplishments in Labrador and on the Northern Peninsula. In the afternoon we’ll visit L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 1000 years and one of the first Norse settlements in North America. We then return to Hay Cove for dinner and entertainment.
Day Five:
We depart Hay Cove for our two-night stay in Cow Head. En route we will visit the Thrombolites in Flowers Cove, a form of ancient microbial communities dating back 650 million to 3.5 billion years. From there we continue down the coast and visit the Arches Provincial Park. Here we’ll discover three spectacular arches, the largest having a 55-foot span that has been eroded by a constant battle between land and sea for thousands of years. We will then arrive in Cow Head late afternoon.
Day Six:
We will begin our day by taking a cruise to discover the magnificent fjord of Western Brook Pond, arguably one of Newfoundland’s most famous landscapes. You’ll have an afternoon to explore the park or relax before joining us for our farewell dinner and some award-winning local theatre.
Day Seven:
It’s time to leave the Northern Peninsula for Central Newfoundland, making some scenic stops throughout the park before getting to King’s Point. There we will visit the award-winning King’s Point Pottery shop to view some of the local artisan handicrafts, as well as the King’s Point Whale Pavilion where you will see the skeletal remains of a 55-foot humpback. In the late afternoon, we arrive in Little Harbour in the late afternoon for our two-night stay.
Day Eight:
Today we will explore Twillingate Island and its surrounding area. We will visit the Long Point Lighthouse, the Auk Winery, the Twillingate Museum, and other local attractions, finishing up at the Split Rock Brewery to sample some of the local ales. In the evening, sit down at our farewell dinner featuring delicious food and breathtaking views at the charming Sansome’s Seafood Restaurant.
Day Nine:
We transfer to the airport for our flight home with fond memories of our incredible experiences in Canada’s best-kept secret: Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodations
- Full breakfast daily
- All tour excursions and attractions listed in itinerary
- Gros Morne cruise
- Cow Head theatre and other local entertainment
- Farewell dinner
- Fully escorted by a professional and experienced tour guide