DAY 1: THURSDAY, JULY 17 – NB, NS TO FERRY (NORTH SYDNEY NS)
Welcome aboard! Today we begin our eleven (11) days of adventure and excitement as we make our way towards Newfoundland. We will stop for breaks and supper along the way. Tonight, we will arrive at the Ferry Terminal in North Sydney and then board the ferry when advised. The ferry departure time is scheduled for approx.
11:15 pm. Before boarding the ferry, your Tour Director will advise you of procedures and distribution of cabin keys where you will sleep overnight on the ferry.
DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 18 – PORT-AUX-BASQUES NL TO ST. ANTHONY (2 NIGHTS)
BREAKFAST ON FERRY (ON YOUR OWN)
7:15 AM – DISEMBARK FERRY (OR WHEN ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE)
This morning after breakfast, we will start our journey by heading up the Northern Peninsula passing through
Gros Morne National Park with valleys, spectacular fjords, mountains and stunning scenery en-route to our destination of St. Anthony where we will stay for two (2) nights. After lunch, we will stop at the
Arches Provincial Park. Don't forget your camera as you may see numerous moose along the way today.
Tonight, after dinner (on your own), you will be able to relax for the night and get ready for a great Newfoundland trip. There are plenty of choice near the hotel and there is a restaurant in the hotel as well.
DAY 3: SATURDAY, JULY 19 – ST. ANTHONY – LOCAL TOURING
After breakfast, we will head to the most Northern tip of Newfoundland to visit the
Statue of Leif Erickson who landed there over 1000 years ago and thus the Viking Settlement was born. We will step back in time as we venture out to
L’Anse aux Meadows, home of the Viking People and the remains of the Norse buildings.
After lunch (on your own), we will visit the
Grenfell Historic Properties and the
Fox Point (Fishing Point) Lighthouse & Gift Shop where you will have great opportunities for taking beautiful scenic pictures!
Tonight for dinner, we will enjoy a great meal at a wonderful local restaurant where we will also have an “Old-Fashioned Newfoundland Kitchen Party” with dancing and of course you will all become “Honorary Newfoundlanders” and be Screeched-In!
DAY 4: SUNDAY, JULY 20 – ST. ANTHONY TO GANDER (2 NIGHTS)
Today after breakfast we head back down the beautiful scenic coast retracing our footsteps and keeping our eyes open for moose. We will be driving in
Gros Morne National Park which is also a World Heritage Site, as well as enjoy lunch in Shallow Bay. After lunch, we will go visit the
Lobster Cove Lighthouse. We will then continue and overnight in Gander for two (2) nights, crossroads of the world and inspiration for the Tony award winning Broadway play, Come From Away. Tonight, you will have a relaxing night at the hotel. There are also plenty of food options near the hotel and also a restaurant inside the hotel.
DAY 5: MONDAY, JULY 21 – GANDER (TWILLINGATE)
We will enjoy beautiful scenery with tickles, runs and inlets as we head for
Twillingate, a.k.a. Iceberg Alley. Our first stop will be the
Long Point Lighthouse Centre in Twillingate where you will have great opportunities to take scenic pictures. There is also a nice gift shop here. We will have lunch and wine tasting at a winery (included). There is also a beautiful gift shop here if you wish to purchase some souvenirs
In the afternoon, we will have an adventure with
Iceberg Quest Ocean Boat Tours. We will e
xplore Iceberg Alley with their award-winning boat tour as we set sail from the vibrant outport community of Twillingate. Marvel at 12,000-year-old icebergs (fingers crossed), observe majestic humpback whales (fingers crossed) and watch elegant seabirds frolic along our coastlines. Relax as the friendly crew proudly introduces us to outport Newfoundland’s way of life, charisma and hospitality that attract visitors from around the globe.
The two (2) hour tour is supported by a compelling narrative, highlighting the natural and cultural history of Newfoundland. The vessel offers open decks for unobstructed viewing, heated cabin and washroom facilities. Full bar service and light snacks are available for purchase. Every tour is accompanied by traditional Newfoundland music.
Then we will then drive a short distance to overnight at our hotel in Gander again. Tonight, you are free to relax at the hotel and have dinner on your own in the hotel restaurant or other restaurants nearby.
DAY 6: TUESDAY, JULY 22 – (GANDER TO CLARENVILLE) BONAVISTA & TRINITY (1 NIGHT)
Today after breakfast, we head out to the historical town of Bonavista. We will visit “
The Matthew Legacy”.
The Matthew is a replica of a caravel sailed by
John Cabot in 1497 from
Bristol to North America, presumably
Newfoundland. After a voyage which had got no further than
Iceland, Cabot left again with only one vessel, the Matthew, a small ship (50 tons), but fast and able.
We will have lunch at the historic harbor front area and then after lunch we will visit
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse and the
Puffin Colony.
Built in 1843, the lighthouse at Cape Bonavista is one of the few in the world where you can still climb up the stone tower and see the same seal oil fueled catoptric light apparatus that was used in the 1800s. Experience a light keeper's day in 1870 - a 24-7 job of polishing glass, filling oil lamps, recording weather patterns and watching the waves from one of the most rugged points in Newfoundland. A great destination to watch for whales, icebergs and puffins in summer.
Then we will head to Trinity at the
“Old Trinity Historic Site” *Optional add on to be paid at the site or you can enjoy the amazing view and walk in the historic town and this evening, we will have dinner with amazing views here in Trinity!!! After dinner, we will then make our way back to the hotel for the night.
DAY 7: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 – CLARENVILLE TO ST. JOHN’S (3 NIGHTS)
This morning after breakfast, we will have our last amazing boat tour with
O’Brien’s Whale & Puffins award winning tour. Hopefully we will see whales (no guarantee) and puffins.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will head to we make our way to St. John's, the province's capital city where we will make our home for the next three (3) nights where you can relax a bit and then go out for dinner
(on your own) in beautiful Downtown St. John’s. There are plenty of restaurants in the area to explore! The remainder of the evening is yours to explore one of the oldest cities in Canada. Enjoy your time here! We will offer drop off and pick up to the mall and other area in St. John’s if requested.
DAY 8: THURSDAY, JULY 24 – ST. JOHN’S - LOCAL
This morning, after a nice hotel breakfast, we will have an amazing day tour! We will visit
The Irish Loop in a full day with a local step on guide
This evening is yours to explore one of the oldest cities in Canada. Enjoy your time here! We will offer drop off and pick up to the mall and other area in St. John’s if requested.
DAY 9: FRIDAY, JULY 25 - ST JOHN’S - LOCAL
This morning after breakfast, we will welcome aboard a local Step-On-Guide who will explore this great City of St. John’s with us visiting
Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, Quidi Vidi Fishing Village, Government House, Roman Catholic Basilica and many other historic sites throughout the city. After lunch, we will head for
Cape Spear National Park, the most easterly point of land in North America. Cape Spear offers spectacular coastal scenery as well as WW 2-gun emplacements and the oldest lighthouse in Newfoundland. We will then take a drive to the quaint fishing village of
Petty Harbour.
This evening, we will have our
“Farewell Dinner” at the hotel and talk about our amazing trip to Newfoundland with your new friends you made on the tour.
After dinner, you are free to explore your last evening downtown in St. John’s on your own!
DAY 10: SATURDAY, JULY 26 – ST. JOHN’S TO ARGENTIA AND FERRY
After a delicious breakfast, we begin to make our way to Argentia where we will take an overnight ferry ride to North Sydney, Nova Scotia. But first, we will visit the
Johnson Geo Centre and then we will have lunch before heading to the ferry terminal in Argentia.
Our ferry departs at
5:00 pm and is scheduled to arrive in North Sydney at
9:00 am tomorrow. We will have cabin accommodations on the ferry. Before boarding the ferry, your Tour Director will advise you of procedures and distribution of cabin keys where you will sleep for the night on the ferry. There is a lounge and restaurants on the ferry as well. Enjoy your evening on the ferry!
DAY 11: SUNDAY, JULY 27 – NORTH SYDNEY TO NS & NB
BREAKFAST ON FERRY (ON YOUR OWN)
9:00 AM – DISEMBARKATION (OR WHEN ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE)
This morning, we dock in Sydney NS right after breakfast. We will make our way back to our destinations with breaks along the way. You will make your way home and say goodbye to your new-found friends,
Tour Director and
Driver. You will leave us with unforgettable memories of your
Newfoundland Discovery Dream Tour. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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CITY / TOWN |
ARRIVAL TIME |
LOCATION / ADDRESS |
North Sydney |
9:15 AM |
Canadian Tire - 21 Blowers St |
Auld's Cove |
11:15 AM |
Auld's Cove Big Stop - 13239 Trans-Canada Hwy - Havre Boucher |
Truro |
2:00 PM |
Rath Eastlink Centre - 625 Abenaki Rd |
Masstown |
2:30 PM |
Masstown Market - 10622 NS Trunk 2 |
Aulac |
4:00 PM |
Aulac Big Stop - 170 Aulac Rd |
Moncton |
4:45 PM |
Four Points Sheraton - 40 Lady Ada Blvd |
Salisbury |
5:30 PM |
Salisbury Big Stop - 2986 Fredericton Rd |
Rothesay |
7:15 PM |
Irving Big Stop - 2870 NB-1 |
Fredericton |
8:45 PM |
Lincoln Blue Canoe - 415 Nevers Rd |
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Price Per Person (Canadian Funds)
*Includes transportation, hotels, highlights, tax & fees
GUEST PER ROOM |
REGULAR PRICE |
Price with
EBB |
Price with
EBB & PIF |
4 |
$2999 |
$2799 |
$2499 |
3 |
$3299 |
$3099 |
$2799 |
2 |
$3599 |
$3399 |
$3099 |
1 |
$4799 |
$4599 |
$4299 |
Deposit of $300 per person is required to reserve your seat
Full payment due 60 days before departure
*Deposit or full payment is non-refundable
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* The itinerary and the hotel are subject to change
*Events/activities time is subject to change, but will try our best to keep everything on schedule
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(506) 804-0989 OR TOLL FREE: (844) 804-0989