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Atlantic Provinces Flydrive itineraries
Lodges & Escapes Of Newfoundland
9 Nights
Discovery Centre in Woody Point and perhaps take the boat cruise of Trout River Pond - an excellent way to see the spectacular Tablelands. Gros Morne is a hikers paradise catering to all abilities, with over 19 hiking trails to choose from covering over 100 kms throughout the park. 2 nights Gros Morne National Park. Neddies Harbour Inn Day 9 Gros Morne National Park Today enjoy the spectacular Western Brook Pond Fjord Boat Tour the only way, other than by helicopter to see the spectacular Western Brook Gorge. experience whale watch or roam the rugged landscape. In season Quirpon Island is one of Newfoundland's best locations for Day 10 Gros Morne National Park/ Deer Lake (71 kms) Time for some further exploring before heading back to Deer Lake Airport ready for your return flight home. Departure dates: 1st May to 31st Oct. Price: £568 per person based on 2 sharing a moderate room. Day 13 Quirpon Island/ Main Brook (120 kms) Depart Quirpon Island mid morning and transfer back to your vehicle. Take time to visit both L'Anse aux Meadows the only authenticated Viking settlement site in North America and Norstead Viking Village a fascinating re-enactment of how Vikings Price includes: 9 nights accommodation, tax, St. John's City Tour, Bay Bulls Nature Cruise & Western Brook Pond Cruise. Day 14 Main Brook lived over 1000 years ago. 2 nights. Tuckamore Country Inn Iceberg viewing as they drift the Labrador Current on their journey south.
Gros Morne Nat Park Notre Dame Bay Deer Lake Quirpon Island
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Main Brook
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Mount Carmel
Trinity
St John's
Day 1 St. John's Arrive St. John's and explore the oldest city in North America. This historical, vibrant city has many attractions with the added bonus of a wide selection of restaurants from fine dining to traditional Newfoundland cuisine. 2 nights St. John's. Leaside Manor Day 2 St. John's This morning enjoy a city tour of St. John's highlights include Quidi Vidi Village, Government House, and Signal Hill to name a few! Other sightseeing suggestions include visiting the Johnson's GEO Centre, St. John's Botanical Gardens, the Newman Wine Vaults or maybe take a gentle stroll along sections of the Grand Concourse. Day 3 St. John's/Avalon Peninsula (80 kms) Depart St. John's to the scenic Avalon Peninsula, home to over 5500 woodland caribou, en route visit Cape Spear the most easterly point in North America. Continue on to Bay Bulls and enjoy a cruise around the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, a protective sanctuary for kittiwakes, murres, puffins and other seabirds and home to the world's largest population of humpback whales. Continue along the south shore to Ferryland and visit the fascinating Colony of Avalon Archaeological site before driving on to Mount Carmel. Overnight. Salmonier Country Manor Day 4 Avalon Peninsula/Trinity (350 kms) Depart Mount Carmel and continue north along Conception Bay and onto the charming town of Brigus, once residence of the northern explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. Continue north to the Bonavista Peninsula on to the cultural capital of Newfoundland. Trinity is renowned for its unique historical architecture including the Ryan Store, Hiscock House and the Blacksmith Museum. 2 nights. Fisher's Loft Inn Day 5 Trinity The Bonavista Bay is an area of extreme natural beauty and is also where the movie The Shipping News and the widely
acclaimed TV series Random Passage were filmed. Visit the nearby Cape Random film set, which offers the opportunity to step back in time and imagine the life of our forbearers in a typical fishing community in the early 1800's. If time permits continue on and drive the remainder of the Bonavista Peninsula. Take time to visit Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, Mockbeggar Plantation and the Matthew Legacy to name a few! Day 6 Trinity/Notre Dame Bay (300 kms) Depart Trinity and take a leisurely drive through Terra Nova National Park, a beautiful example of typical Newfoundland landscape, sheltered bays, rugged ocean coastline and rolling forested hills. Keep an eye out for ospreys, eagles, lynx and moose. Places to visit include Salvage - voted one of Canada's top ten prettiest towns, Eastport or perhaps one of the many superb beaches in the area. Continue onto Notre Dame Bay. On arrival take time to relax and enjoy your tranquil surroundings. Activities onsite include canoeing, cycling and hiking. 2 nights Notre Dame Bay. BlueWater Lodge Day 7 Notre Dame Bay Today enjoy a full day of exploring suggestions include driving the Road to the Isles route to explore the many coves, inlets and fishing villages dotted along the coastline, or perhaps take a nature cruise from nearby Twillingate in season expect to see majestic icebergs as it is located in the heart of Iceberg Alley. Be sure to also visit Long Point Lighthouse. Day 8 Notre Dame Bay/Gros Morne National Park (370 kms) Today leave behind the Central Region of Newfoundland and head west through a vast expanse of lush forest and contrasting scenery to Gros Morne National Park designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 for it's impressive geological features, the 1805 sq kilometre park offers beauty and adventure that are unsurpassed by any in the world. Take time to fully explore this outstanding area of Newfoundland. Visit the impressive Day 12 Quirpon Island Relax and enjoy your Quirpon Island Day 11 Gros Morne National Park/Quirpon Island (385 kms) Depart Gros Morne National Park and drive north continuing along the Viking trail. Enroute visit Port au Choix National Historic Site and view artefacts of the Maritime Archaic people who occupied the region over 3700 years ago. Continue on to Quirpon dock. A unique remote Island experience awaits you! You will stay in a recently refurbished original Light keeper's residence, which is located on Quirpon Island in Cape Bauld on the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. 2 nights Quirpon Island Lighthouse Inn
Northern Peninsula Add On 4 nights
Today drive to St. Anthony and visit the Grenfell Historic Properties and learn of the impact that Sir Wilfred Grenfell had on the social, medical and economic climate of the early 1900s. If time permits take time to visit Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve and Pistolet Provincial Park. Day 15 Main Brook/Deer Lake (380 kms) Depart Main Brook and drive back down the Viking Trail to Deer Lake Airport where you will drop off your rental car, ready for your onward journey. Departure dates: 1st May to 31st Oct. Price: £324per person based on 2 sharing a room. Price includes: 4 nights accommodation and tax.
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