travac tours

Tour Itinerary

Today you will depart Ottawa Airport for your flight to Deer Lake. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Gros Morne National Park. This world heritage site takes its name from Newfoundland’s second highest mountain peak.

Overnight in Gros Morne National Park.

Gros Morne is famous for its spectacular scenery. Apart from enjoying this incredible scenery by land, you will also venture off on a boat tour within the park on Bonne Bay. This will allow you an entirely different perspective on the millennia old striking landscapes. It will also give you the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

Overnight in Gros Morne National Park.

Moving north, you will make your way to the UNESCO National Historic Site, L’Anse aux Meadows. It was here in 1960 that a group of Archeologists discovered the remains of what was an ancient Norse encampment that would have housed as many as 100 Vikings. While here, you will have a chance to view some of the recovered artifacts. Your guide will also go over how the encampment was discovered. Near the original encampment are several re-created sod and timber buildings, depicting how life was lived 1,000 years ago. These buildings are tended by costumed interpreters who stay in character and will answer any questions that you may have.

Overnight in L’Anse aux Meadows.

This morning we will leave the northern peninsula. There will still be many opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty and you driver will make stops along our route in order to allow time for picture taking.

Overnight in Cowhead or DeerLake.

After breakfast, we will make our way to Gander. Gander is most famous for the role that it has played in Canadian aviation history. This role extends back the 1930’s and was most prominent in World War II when over 10,000 airmen were stationed in Gander. Most of the streets in Gander are named after famous aviators, including Amelia Earhart, Alcock and Brown, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, Marc Garneau and Chuck Yeager.

Overnight in Gander.

Today you will make your way to visit Twillingate, one of the most picturesque outports in all of Newfoundland.  Located on the northeastern shore of Newfoundland, Twillingate is affectionately known as the ‘Iceberg Capital of the World’. Twillingate was once an active fishing community and is one of the oldest ports on the island.

Overnight Terra Nova Park

Your journey today will take you to Trinity and Bonavista. Trinity is one of the oldest communities in North America and is a gem of a village. From Trinity you will continue on to Bonavista. Here you will have the chance to view the cliffs and enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery. It was here that John Cabot made landfall in 1497. This is also a major center for the fishing industry in Newfoundland.

Overnight Terra Nova Park

Your drive today will take you into St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland. After checking into your hotel, the balance of your day will be free. Your local guide will have ideas and recommendations for your time here.

Overnight St. John’s

This morning you will embark on a tour of St. John’s. The city enjoys a long and vibrant history as the oldest English-founded city in North America. While the city owes a great deal to the fishing industry, it has been transformed into a modern city famed for its nightlife and its rich musical culture. You will also visit the Rooms Museum where you will be able to explore a variety of cultural artifacts that represent Newfoundland from the 1700’s to the present.

Overnight St. John’s

This morning you will travel to the Avalon Peninsula and the town of Bay Bulls. From here you will make your way to Witless Bay where you will embark on a boat tour and have a chance to view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that make their home here in the summer. You will also visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America.

Overnight St. John’s

Your guide will advise you of your transfer time to the airport for your return flight back to Ottawa from St. John’s. We are sure that you will have many fond memories of your wonderful Newfoundland experience.

Important Information

Itinerary subject to change.

Please note that you are required to have valid Government issued photo-identification with you (driver’s license or passport).