Thousands of years of history come alive as you ferry across the Cabot Strait
to explore the West Coast of Newfoundland & Labrador. Learn about ancient
peoples-the Maritime Archaic and Dorset Indians at Port au Choix, the Vikings
in L’Anse aux Meadows, and the Basque Whalers in Red Bay - as you meet
the hospitable and friendly people of today. See the beauty of Gros Morne National
Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and coastal fishing communities. Take
a boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting) where you may see whales and,
depending on the time of year, icebergs! Also tour the second largest city in
Newfoundland – Corner Brook – before returning to Nova Scotia.
Departure from Halifax, Nova Scotia on Fridays
8 Departures: June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 2007
• Guided tour of Corner Brook
• Gros Morne National Park
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Lobster Cove Lighthouse
• “The Arches"
• Port au Choix National Historic Site
• Strait of Belle Isle ferry to/from Labrador
•
Red Bay National Historic Site
• L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The Great Viking Feast at Leifsburdir
• Grenfell Historic Properties
• Whale Watching Boat Tour
• “Screech In” Ceremony
DAY
1: Arrive Halifax
Arrive in Halifax and check in
at the Citadel Halifax Hotel for the night. This lovely hotel is
ideally located in the downtown core.* This evening meet your fellow
travelers and Tour Director at a welcome reception.
*You may wish to book a Gray Line Tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove or
Lunenburg.
DAY
2: Halifax – Port-Aux-Basques
Travel via Truro and Antigonish
to cross over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. At North
Sydney, board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing crossing to
Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
DAY
3: Port-Aux-Basques – Corner Brook
The drive leads along Newfoundland’s
rocky coastline. Drive through the Codroy Valley and on to Corner
Brook, the largest city on the west coast. Enjoy a city tour and
the view from the Captain James Cook Monument before checking in
to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
4: Corner Brook – Port au Choix
Discover why Gros Morne National
Park is truly one of the highlights of your tour. Visit the Broom
Point fishing exhibit and Lobster Cove Lighthouse and see the striking
beauty of the sheltered fjords of peaceful Bonne Bay. It is an
unforgettable experience; some say the scenery is unequaled in
eastern Canada. Stop along the way at the Arches and Port au Choix
National Historic Site. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
5: Port au Choix – L’Anse au Clair
Board the ferry from St. Barbe
to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. Continue to Red
Bay National Historic Site where the Basques had a whaling station
in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
6: L’Anse au Clair – St. Anthony
Return to Newfoundland and travel
to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the first cultural
discovery in the world to receive recognition as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Hear of the Vikings who walked here over a thousand
years ago. This evening attend The Great Viking Feast at Leifsburdir.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
7: St. Anthony – Cow Head
Enjoy a morning whale watching
boat tour in St. Anthony (weather permitting)* before travelling
to Cow Head for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)
*June and early July are the best time to see Titanic-size icebergs!
DAY
8: Cow Head – Halifax
Pass through Gros Morne National
Park and continue to Deer Lake to catch your flight (arranged by
Ambassatours Gray Line by Prince Edward Tours) to Halifax International
Airport where your tour will end. Ambassatours Gray Line by Prince
Edward Tours arrangements end on arrival at Halifax International
Airport; a post night may be required. (Breakfast)
