Newfoundland and Labrador Explorer

Arrive at St. John’s International Airport, transfer independently to your centrally located hotel. The Jonview roadbook you received will have all the information needed for your holiday. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy some of the local sights of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city.

Overnight St. John’s

A full day is yours to explore Canada’s most easterly city and capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. From iconic Signal Hill and the Narrows to beautiful parks and the historic downtown, St. John’s offers visitors a one-of-a kind experience. The city is known for its friendly people and the thriving arts scene.   

Overnight St. John’s.

Today your trip brings you to Bonavista Island. Follow the Trans Canada Highway through small villages and communities such as Come by Chance and Clarenville, enroute along Highway #230. Take some time to stop and visit some of these communities for a quick break enroute to Trinity. 

Overnight Trinity.

Trinity is ideally situated for exploring surrounding communities including Port Rexton, Port Union, Elliston, Bonavista, New Bonaventure and more. From historic sites such as the St. Paul’s Anglican Church to the Trinity Museum, the many hiking and walking trails, whale watch and boat tours to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, there is so much to see and to explore in this captivating region. 

Overnight Trinity

Today’s journey travels through Terra Nova National Park on the way to the northern shore of the island. Photo opportunities abound at this small, but spectacular park. Continue to Gambo’s Point and take the scenic coastal route which brings you to Twillingate. 

Overnight Twillingate

For departures from May 30th to August 26th, embark on a two-hour narrated tour in search of icebergs and whales on a true Newfoundland cultural adventure. Explore Iceberg Alley and marvel at 12,000 year old Greenland icebergs on their epic journey from the Arctic Circle to Newfoundland and beyond. Hear the ice crack under the Newfoundland sun, or perhaps observe majestic humpback whales as they feed in Twillingate’s coastal waters.

For departures after August 26th, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Twillingate. Perhaps visit the Twillingate Museum, showcasing artifacts, photographs, and exhibits detailing the town's fishing heritage and early settlement. You may choose to relax and unwind along the sandy shores of Northside Beach, walk some of the scenic coastal trails, or perhaps browse local craft shops and galleries to find unique souvenirs and handmade treasures.

Overnight Twillingate

Crossing the top of the island, the road travels through small communities that live in close connection with the bountiful natural resources of the province. Perhaps plan to stop in the village of South Brook, its multicolored houses adorning the steep hillsides. Pass through the gates of Grose Morne National Park to reach the coast and your overnight destination. 

Overnight Rocky Harbour

Today travel north along the coast of the island’s finger peninsula where it narrows against the Labrador coast, creating the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A short ferry ride across the mouth of the bay reveals the untamed beauty of the eastward Atlantic Ocean as it continuously carves the shoreline.   

Overnight L'anse Au Claire

The shores of Labrador are some of the most untamed, open-water shorelines in North America and was once a centre for whaling in the 19th century. You may enjoy a trip to Red Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves some of the buildings and equipment essential to the European whaling industry at its height

Overnight L'anse Au Claire

A short ferry ride brings you back to the island of Newfoundland, where you then continue on to St. Anthony. An early arrival gives you a chance to explore the local sites of this small village such as the Grenfell Historic Buildings.   

Overnight St. Anthony

Visit L’Anse aux Meadows today – the first and only known site established by Vikings in North America. On your way back to St. Anthony, consider a stop at one of the small galleries or cafes such as the Black Tickle company. Enjoy the vistas from Fishing Point Municipal Park in the afternoon - a coastline park is famous for iceberg watching into the early summer and its conic square lighthouse overlooking the waters.

Overnight St. Anthony

A return trip along the southern shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence gives you a second chance to visit the small coastal villages that populate the route, including another Parks Canada Site - Port aux Choix. Discover one of North America’s most fascinating archaeological finds amid a rugged coastline of unique limestone barrens, forests and bays. Visit ancient burial sites, settlements and view original artifacts, from slate spears to harpoons.

Overnight Cow Head

Today you head east and cross the heart of the island, its towering forests and rocky outcroppings transporting you to a primeval landscape. Stop in Grand-Falls Windsor, one of the major commercial centres in Central Newfoundland where you may visit the Salmonid Interpretation dCentre. Arrive in Gander, one of the most important airports during the Second World War. 

Overnight Gander

Today your Newfoundland and Labrador adventure ends as you drive back to St. John’s International Airport for your flight home or return to the city if you plan to extend your trip.