Scenic Wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador

Scenic Wonders Of Newfoundland And Labrador
Wild beauty, hospitality and centuries of maritime traditions await you on this Canadian tour. Each day brings a new adventure: meeting local fishermen, touring a nineteenth-century lighthouse and visiting a scallop farm. You’ll even take part in a local tradition to become an honorary Newfoundlander.

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Gros Morne: Step into Newfoundland’s rich food culture with hosts Becky and Alex at Fish Sheds, where fresh, local ingredients meet breathtaking views of Bonne Bay. After a tour of the grounds, sit down to a three-course meal, as your hosts share personal stories of family, tradition and why Newfoundland’s food scene is truly one of a kind.

Dive into Culture

• St. John’s: Newfoundland brings new sights, languages, foods and traditions with every city. In St. John’s, join a one-of-a-kind experience, the Screech-in Ceremony. This Newfoundland tradition gives CFAs (Come from Away’s) like you the opportunity to be an honorary Newfoundlander. Tradition goes that you recite a local saying, kiss a cod fish (a once-primary export), take a shot of Newfoundland Screech rum and be declared an honorary Newfoundlander. To commemorate the fun ritual, you’ll get a certificate confirming your title.
• St. John’s: Visit Cupids, the second oldest English Settlement in North America. The small town is celebrated for its architecture and archaeological sites. Then visit the picturesque village of Brigus, well well-kept with old-style architecture, rustic stone walls, lush green gardens, and winding narrow lanes are reflective of its English, Irish, and Welsh heritage.
• L’Anse-au-Clair: Learn how to shuck a scallop like a local at a farm in Blanc Sablon.

Iconic Experience

• Cape Bonavista: Visit the Lighthouse on Cape Bonavista and see if you can spot whales, icebergs and puffins (in season).
• Clarenville: Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour of Trinity, a magical little town. Learn about the colorful history of its inhabitants, the Beothuk people, the French, the Irish, and the English.
• Gander: Join a local specialist for a tour around Gander, which served as inspiration for the international Broadway musical “Come from Away,” Learn about the significant role this small Newfoundland community played during the 9/11 disaster.
• Gros Morne: Join a local specialist on a guided walk of UNESCO- listed Gros Morne National Park. Enjoy a rare opportunity to walk upon the exposed Earth’s mantle along the Tableland’s Trail.
• Gros Morne: Visit the scenic Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and breathe in the sea air.
• Gros Morne: Trace the rugged and scenic coastline of Western Newfoundland with a stop at Arches Provincial Park, a unique natural rock archway created by tidal action.
• L’Anse-au-Clair: With our Local Specialist, encounter a millennia of human history at the crossroads of four ancient cultures in Port aux Choix National Historic Site.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Trinity Walking Tour, Terra Nova National Park Guided Walk, Gander, Gros Morne National Park, L’ Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, learn how to shuck a scallop at a working scallop farm, join a Screech-in Welcome Ceremony that will make you an honorary Newfoundlander.
• Discover St. John’s
• Visit Cape Spear National Historic Site, Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cupid and Brigus Townships, Cape Bonavista, Gros Morne National Park, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, L’ Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Red Bay National Historic Site, Point Amour Lighthouse, Port au Choix National Historic Site
• Scenic Cruise Cruise the iconic Witless Bay
• Scenic Drive along the rugged coastline of Western Newfoundland with a stop at the Arches Provincial Park
• St. John’s: Your Travel Director reveals the must-sees of St John’s on a city tour. Start with a stop at Cape Spear to see the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. Next up is Signal Hill, the site of St. John’s Harbor defenses from the 17th century to the Second World War, for panoramic city views. It’s also the location of Cabot Tower, where the first Trans-Atlantic wireless message was received over 100 years ago. Your Travel Director reveals the must-sees of St John’s on a city tour. Start with a stop at Cape Spear to see the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. Next up is Signal Hill, the site of St. John’s Harbor defenses from the 17th century to the Second World War, for panoramic city views. It’s also the location of Cabot Tower, where the first Trans-Atlantic wireless message was received over 100 years ago.
• Twillingate: Join a local specialist this morning for a guided walk in Terra Nova National Park. You’ll encounter a landscape of sheltered inlets, headlands and forests.
• St. Anthony: Continue to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site for a tour of the UNESCO-listed 11th century Viking settlement.

Trafalgar Difference

• Corner Brook: Stay at The Glynmill Inn, a Tudor-style ‘Staff House’ built for senior executives of the Newfoundland Pulp and Paper Company in the early 1900s.

Whats Included

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Optional Experiences and free time
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• All transport and transfers shown
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized