Newfoundland 4 Day Itinerary

Let the voyage begin… Boarding takes place in Corner Brook. The landscape of the Corner Brook region is rugged and the scenery is spectacular. The surrounding coastline holds magnificent fjords, jagged headlands, thickly forested areas and many offshore islands. Wildlife, forest and water mingle with the city's borders on all sides and mountains fill the horizon in all directions. It’s a perfect place to start our journey. This coastline was chartered by Captain James Cook in 1767 and not much has changed since then. The region enjoys spectacular natural scenery, isolated coves and islands yet to be settled. It is also famous for authentic cuisine, where the chef will create mouthwatering treats such as snow crab, succulent bake apples and wild berries. The ship is at anchor for the night in Lark Harbour, providing an excellent opportunity to grab a paddle and explore the private shoreline or relax and enjoy the sunset.

 

whalesDay 2 - Our morning is full of discovery, a Parks Canada guide sails with us to give insight on the region on our way to Norris Point. Once arriving in the afternoon join one of the best hikes to see wildlife in their natural habitat, the challenging Gros Morne Mountain. It’s one of the province’s most extensive trails systems; millions of years of tectonic plate movement have yielded an otherworldly landscape of varied rock formations and diverse vegetation. You can wander over the earth’s mantle; see fjords unlike anything else this side of Norway, and encounter flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. Others may enjoy a boat tour into a land-locked freshwater fjord called Western Brook Pond followed by a visit to the sandy beaches of Cow Head. A visit to the Marine Biology Station is a must with a chance to touch sea urchins and other fascinating creatures of the deep. The evening offers the perfect chance to catch live, outdoor theatre in the magical setting of Cow Head.

 

look on the bowDay 3 - We start the day with a breakfast sail to Woody Point, located at the base of the famous Tablelands. This morning is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the numerous hiking trails and explore the secrets of the Tablelands, "where the Earth shows its' bones". The ultramafic rock - peridotite - which makes up the Tablelands is thought to originate in the earth's mantle and was forced up from the depths during a plate collision several hundred million years ago. Others may choose the Trout River Pond boat ride, where you can journey deep into the Earth. The sense of discovery heightens as you glide through the Narrows into the upper pond, having the beauty of this landlocked fjord surrounding you. Or take a quiet paddle along the coastline to see the many small communities located nearby. Craft stores in town offer a variety of items from Inuit carvings to hand knit sweaters, contemporary jewellery, and partridgeberry jam. Take a stroll to discover these treasures and meet the people who make them. The night ends with a special Newfoundland ceremony of food, drink, music and laughter.

 

DAY 4 - In the morning we have a sunrise sail to Corner Brook where our journey comes to an end but our memories will last a lifetime!

 

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