Overview

An unforgettable journey to Newfoundland’s  must see destinations - Gros Morne National Park,  a UNESCO World Heritage site - and the Northern Peninsula home to iceberg alley, guaranteed whale sightings and Viking history. These are big impressions that your family will treasure of breathtaking, wild and wonderful Newfoundland!

Gros Morne boasts as one of Canada’s top hiking and sea kayaking destinations. Trek to Arctic alpine mountain summits, sea kayak deep fjords, explore volcanic coastlines, and touch the earth’s mantle. Watch for whales, seabirds, and moose. Learn about unusual rocks and exotic plants. Iceberg Alley is an area of coastline which runs the length of the Labrador Coast across to the Newfoundland northern coasts. Tour in the midst of humpback whales in a feeding frenzy and colossal icebergs born of ancient ice glaciers. Imagine the life of Viking people while visiting the only authenticated Viking site in North America.

Enjoy Newfoundland’s evenings with regional cuisine, fabulous trademark accommodations, island music and a people known for their laughter and storytelling.

Itinerary Highlights

Begin your adventure with an inspiring drive through the Long Range Mountains and along Bonne Bay to the quaint village of Norris Point.Hike and explore the Arctic alpine summit of Gros Morne Mountain, traverse the earth’s mantle of the Tablelands, Green Garden’s volcanic coastline, and reach the Big Lookout for the best panoramic view of Gros Morne National Park.

The northern region of Gros Morne National Park reveals a coastal lowland, bogs and limestone ridges that lead to the infamous Western Brook Pond fjord, a spectacular freshwater lake hemmed in by 650m high rock walls. Join a boat tour to explore the fjord’s 16 km length and see waterfalls tumble from an 800m high alpine plateau.

Inhale the sea salt air and listen for the blow of the Minke whale. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach and either recline or spend some time beachcombing. Conclude your ocean adventure day with a visit to the Bonne Bay Marine station where you can touch and feel many of the sea creatures that you encountered throughout your day.

Travel to St. Anthony, in the northern peninsula region, perhaps stopping at Port-au-Choix where a museum well showcases the area’s rich cultural history that dates back to the earliest Maritime Archaic Indians.

Revel in a fantastic boat tour that will guarantee you  whale, seabird and iceberg sightings! Tour L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site and the Norstead Viking Site where costumed interpreters provide an experiential approach for your family to learn about the importance of the area’s Viking past.