Newfoundland Circumnavigation June 24 - July 4, 2015 aboard the Ocean Endeavour We celebrate over two decades of cruising Newfoundland & Labrador with this summer sailing, ideally timed for whales, icebergs and breeding seabirds. The island s rugged charm and geographic diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planet s mantle frames fiords that would be at home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of the Appalachian Mountains. The discovery of Norse relics at L Anse aux Meadows was a monumental moment in understanding the Viking story in North America. Starting and ending in historic St. John s, we ll experience Newfoundland s lively culture and dramatic scenery with daily expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Miquelon caps off the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfoundland s outport communities is warm and sincere; the music and stories, unforgettable.
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HIGHLIGHTS Newfoundland Circumnavigation Explore the Galápagos of Geology at Gros Morne National Park Share the warmth of a classic Newfoundland kitchen party Hear traditional stories and songs from our talented leaders Enjoy French wine, food, fashion and architecture in Miquelon View icebergs and whales at an optimal time of the year PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: St. John s, Newfoundland Day 2: Terra Nova National Park Day 3: Conche Day 4: St. Anthony & L Anse aux Meadows Day 5: Red Bay Day 6: Gros Morne National Park Day 7-9: South Coast Day 10: Miquelon, France Day 11: St. John s, Newfoundland Independent flight arrangements are required for joining in and departing from St. John s. Pre and Post Hotel nights are available on request in St. John s
EXPEDITIONS 13 Art on the Rock June 21-24, 2015 Literature, music, visual art, theatre: Newfoundland has it all, and lots of it. Join celebrated Newfoundland writer Kevin Major for an insider s look at the culture of his Island, three art-filled days at the edge of the North Atlantic. Let him take you through the multi-hued streets and back lanes of St. John s, to his favourite galleries and music haunts. Meet artists, poets and musicians. Spend time in their studios. Hear them explain their art. Listen as they read from their award-winning books, and relax and chat with them over wine and spirits. Cost: $1,195 USD + HST. based on double occupancy
2015 Newfoundland Circumnavigation ITINERARY DETAILS Day 1: St. John s We meet in St. John s, Newfoundland s historic, vibrant capital. Picturesque and welcoming, St. John s is proud of its 500 year history. A superb natural harbour, legendary nightlife, and admirable arts and education facilities are just some of the attractions of this thriving city. We will embark aboard the Ocean Endeavour from St. John s harbour. Day 2: Terra Nova National Park Terra Nova National Park of Canada is a place where long fingers of the North Atlantic Ocean touch the island boreal forest of Eastern Newfoundland. Rocky headlands provide shelter from the awesome power of the open ocean. The landscape of the park varies from the rugged cliffs and sheltered inlets of the coastal region to the rolling forested hills, bogs and ponds of the inland. Cultural history abounds in the remnants of sawmills and past human cultures. Day 3: Conche On the Great Northern Peninsula, the people of Conche welcome us into their charming community. Complete with ties to its history, religion, the fishery and wildlife, Conche is made up of mostly Irish descent. We will explore the colourful town on foot, but don t be surprised if you are invited in by local residents for a mug up! Day 4: St. Anthony and L Anse aux Meadows A UNESCO World Heritage Site, L Anse Aux Meadows is the only authenticated Norse settlement in North America. The archeological remains found here in 1960 date to approximately 1000 A.D. Amazingly, the location of the ruins was first established by a close reading of the Viking sagas. Today a superb interpretive centre and reconstructions of the several Norse-style sod buildings make L Anse Aux Meadows a mustsee for any visitor to Newfoundland. Day 5: Red Bay Today we stop at Red Bay, the fishing village and former site of several Basque whaling stations, occupied between 1550 and the early 1600s when they hunted right and bowhead whales. Day 6: Gros Morne National Park It has been said, Gros Morne is to geology what the Galapagos are to biology. The Park s mountains are both picturesque, and highly unusual: the Tablelands, a 600m (1900 ft) high plateau, forms one of the world s best examples of ancient rock exposed from the earth s interior. The Park s fiords are equally stunning, and the town of Woody Point has become widely renowned for its annual Writers Festival. Day 7 9: South Coast The wild and windswept coast of Southern Newfoundland is home to a few remaining outport communities, still largely cut off from mainstream travel. Visits here are often a highlight of our trips. There are many unique bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or land excursion. Day 10: Miquelon The territory of St. Pierre and Miquelon, France is all that remains of the once-vast French holdings in North America. Off the tip of the Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, the territory consists of eight islands, two of which are inhabited. The village of Miquelon, on the island of the same name, is inhabited by 600 people, mostly of Basque and Acadian ancestry. Wildlife is most abundant on this island and its counterpart to the south, the island of Langlade, to which it is joined by an 8-km sand dune.