Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador: Gros Morne & the Northern Peninsula
Program No. 19794RJ
Gain a deeper understanding of Newfoundland and Labrador as you visit coastal villages, explore national parks, discover a Viking settlement and learn the story of this ancient region.
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11 days
10 nights
29 meals
10B 9L 10D
2
Gros Morne Park, Tablelands, Theatre
Cow Head, NL
4
Port au Choix, French Rooms Cultural Centre
Plum Point, NL
5
Labrador Ferry, Point Amour Lighthouse, Battle Harbour Ferry
Battle Harbour, NL
6
Battle Harbour National Historic Site
Battle Harbour, NL
7
Red Bay National Historic Site, Basque Whaling History
L'Anse-au-Clair, NL
8
Ferry to Newfoundland, Grenfell, St. Anthony
St. Anthony, NL
9
Zodiac Expedition,Norstead VikingVillage, L'Anse-aux-Meadows
St. Anthony, NL
10
To Deer Lake, Flower's Cove, Arches Provincial Park
Deer Lake, NL
11
Program Concludes
Deer Lake, NL
At a Glance
The Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador are places where nature's forces are stripped raw to meet in a dramatic contest of rock and water — get an intimate view of this magnificent landscape, its wildlife and its remote coastal communities.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles per day on uneven terrain; some stairs. Getting on/off busses, ferries and 28-foot rigid hulled inflatable zodiac boat. Dressing in one-piece cold weather flotation suit for whale watching.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Cross the Strait of Belle Isle by ferry and journey along the Labrador Coast, exploring historic villages, Red Bay National Historic Site, Battle Harbour Historic District and Point Amour Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site.
- Meet a local expert at L'Anse-aux-Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the only authenticated Viking Settlement in North America.
- Explore Gros Morne National Park, renowned for its spectacular landscapes and uncrowded spaces.
Featured Expert
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Tony Oxford
A native of Newfoundland, Tony Oxford grew up in Little Bay Islands during the last years of the Labrador salt cod fishery. A school administrator for 30 years, Tony is a natural teacher who is happy to answer any questions you have about language and expressions. Tony has been in the music industry for more than 25 years and has recorded several light rock and country albums.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Tony Oxford
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A native of Newfoundland, Tony Oxford grew up in Little Bay Islands during the last years of the Labrador salt cod fishery. A school administrator for 30 years, Tony is a natural teacher who is happy to answer any questions you have about language and expressions. Tony has been in the music industry for more than 25 years and has recorded several light rock and country albums.
Suggested Reading List
(6 books)
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Newfoundland & Labrador: Gros Morne & the Northern Peninsula
Program Number: 19794
Don't Miss Gros Morne National Park: complete travel guide to Gros Morne National Park, Western Newfoundland, Canada
Gros Morne National Park is a captivating destination with unique geology, rich history, and well-maintained infrastructure. Inside these pages, we have included sections, paragraphs, and text that every traveler needs to know before taking their first steps in Gros Morne National Park.
The Far Traveler, Voyages of a Viking Woman
Brown's intriguing account of the life of the young Viking woman Gudrid sheds light on early Norse settlements in Iceland, Newfoundland and beyond. It's an archaeological mystery, a history of ancient seamanship and a biography all rolled into one.
The Day the World Came to Town, 9/11 In Gander, Newfoundland
When thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than six thousand displaced travelers. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife: Marine Mammals, Seabirds, Fish and Other Sea Life
A comprehensive pocket guide to the marine mammals, seabirds, fish, invertebrates and other marine life of the Northwestern Atlantic. Built for the field, full-color illustrations, range maps and descriptions are integrated on opposite pages for easy reference. The range maps cover the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Newfoundland. Many of the individual whale species get two full pages. With an outstanding overview of oceanography and conservation, checklist and glossary.
Auroras, Fire in the Sky
Auroras is filled with 80 photographs of one of nature's greatest spectacles, complete with captions that reflect on the folklore, science and beauty of the northern lights. The book poses and answers the many scientific questions about auroras.
Cod: A Biography Of The Fish That Changed The World
Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been spurred by it, national diets have been based on it, economies have depended on it, and the settlement of North America was driven by it. Cod, it turns out, is the reason Europeans set sail across the Atlantic, and it is the only reason they could.