Canadian Atlantic — Newfoundland & Labrador
St. John’s
Day 1: Arrival in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Arrive at St. John’s International Airport
Meet your tour guide and transfer to hotel in downtown St. John's.
Check-in to hotel
Settle into accommodations with a view of the harbor or colorful row houses.
Welcome dinner
Enjoy a group seafood dinner and introductions.
Evening walk on Signal Hill
Sunset views where Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal.
Overnight: St. John’s
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Cape Spear
Day 2: Discover St. John’s & Cape Spear
Breakfast at hotel
City tour of St. John’s
Explore Jellybean Row, the harborfront, and heritage sites.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Stand at the easternmost point in North America and visit the lighthouse.
Visit The Rooms Museum
A striking cultural center with Newfoundland art, history, and views of the city.
Free time downtown
Browse shops or visit local pubs and music venues.
Overnight: St. John’s
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Whitless Bay
Day 3: Witless Bay Ecological Reserve & Ferryland
Boat tour from Witless Bay
Spot puffins, whales (in season), and seabirds in one of Canada’s richest marine ecosystems.
Picnic lunch in Ferryland
Scenic coastal lunch near an archaeological site of a 17th-century colony.
Colony of Avalon tour (optional)
Explore early colonial ruins with interpreters.
Return to St. John’s for free evening or group dinner.
Overnight: St. John’s
Day 4: Travel to Trinity & Bonavista Peninsula
Drive to Trinity
Head northwest through scenic coastal roads (approx. 3.5 hours with stops).
Walking tour of Trinity
Visit historic churches, saltbox houses, and a former merchant’s premises.
Bonavista visit
See where John Cabot is believed to have landed in 1497.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Iconic red-and-white lighthouse with panoramic views.
Check-in to local inn or lodge
Stay in a cozy setting by the sea.
Overnight: Trinity or Bonavista area
Iceberg Spotting
Day 5: Icebergs, Hikes & Coastal Villages
Skerwink Trail hike (optional)
A coastal loop trail with sea stacks and cliffs (easy to moderate, ~2 hrs).
Iceberg spotting (seasonal)
Visit viewing points if traveling in late spring/early summer.
Explore local artisan shops
Pottery, woodwork, and Newfoundland crafts.
Evening storytelling or music
Optional cultural session with local musicians or folklore.
Overnight: Trinity or Bonavista area
Gros Morne National Park
Day 6: Travel to Gros Morne National Park
Drive to Gros Morne (via Gander/Deer Lake)
Scenic inland drive with breaks for meals and sightseeing (long day – ~6–7 hours).
Stop at Gander Airport Museum (optional)
Learn about 9/11’s impact on the town and aviation history.
Arrive in Gros Morne region
Check into accommodations near Rocky Harbour or Norris Point.
Relaxing dinner near the coast
Overnight: Gros Morne National Park
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Day 7: Explore Gros Morne National Park
Boat tour of Western Brook Pond
Cruise through a spectacular fjord carved by glaciers (flat hike to reach the dock).
Explore Tablelands
Walk on Earth’s mantle at this UNESCO site with alien-like terrain.
Visit Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Learn about maritime navigation and enjoy the ocean views.
Farewell group dinner
Celebrate the final night with a seafood feast or BBQ and local music.
Overnight: Gros Morne
Western Brook Pond
Day 8: Departure Day
Transfer to Deer Lake Airport (YDF)
Group transportation provided for departure flights.
Optional flight extension to Labrador
Add-on visit to Red Bay or Battle Harbour for deeper exploration.
Newfoundland and Labrador
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