The deep knowledge of this territory and the personable attitude of our guide was wonderful.
June 18 - 25
$2,175.00
- per person with all taxes included in Canadian dollars
- land only
- based on twin accommodation (two persons sharing)
Single: Add $460.00 HST incl.
Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
- Services of McCarthy's Party local Newfoundland Guide
- Eight nights accommodation with private bath and/or shower
- Baggage handling of one suitcase per person
- Whale/ Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting)
- Tour of Historic St. John’s
- Excursions to Conception Bay and Brigus
- Entrance Fees to National Historic Sites and museums
- Excursions to Trinity and Bonavista
- Visit to the Ryan Premises
- Mussel Boat Tour (weather permitting)
- Excursion to Twillingate
- Seven Breakfasts
- Six Midday Meals
- Three Dinners
- Ground Transportation by motor coach
Since 1982, McCarthy's Party has specialized in delivering tours of Newfoundland and Labrador. Committed to providing you with an authentic experience, we offer you total immersion - Newfoundland and Labrador style. Visiting people in their homes, chatting with fishermen, enjoying teas and lunches with community groups... whale watching, puffin and iceberg sighting, experiencing the culture... learning about the way of life, the language of the sea and the songs of the ocean
Our slogan "Let The Locals Be Your Guide" sums up one of the great qualities of our escorted tours. Our guides grew up in the province and are the best source for information on the culture, history, music and language that make this area so unique. They know off the beaten path locations where our groups see the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Newfoundland. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Combine this with smaller group sizes, meals that feature local cuisine, two night stays in most hotels and sensibly paced days, and you have what has been deemed by many of our travelers as the best escorted tour of Newfoundland and Labrador available.
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| 8 DAY EASTERN EDGE OF THE WESTERN WORLD TOUR | |
This is the best, most comprehensive tour of this province available. It is a complete immersion in the culture and daily life of this province. It's easy pace makes it enjoyable. Its encounters make it unforgettable.
Day One : June 18
Today you arrive in St. John’s, Newfoundland to begin your holiday. This evening we share our welcome reception and have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and learn more about the trip ahead.
Overnight St. John’s. Welcome Reception.
Day Two : June 19
This morning we will tour historic St. John’s, the oldest city in North America. This trip includes a visit to Cabot Tower and Signal Hill where we can view the famous “Narrows” and admire the architecture of old St. John’s. Along the way we will hear the history of such historic sites as the Basilica, Government House and the Colonial Building. This afternoon we will go “up the Southern Shore” to Bay Bulls where you will join the O'Brien's for a boat tour out around the Bird Island Sanctuary to see the thousands of nesting pairs of puffins. Along the way, we will scout for whales and icebergs that frequent this area every year chasing the capelin. Tonight we have our Welcome Dinner and a presentation by Karen Colbourne Martin of her keynote address as given to the Canadian Quilters Association Convention in 2008. This covers her body of work known as “Places of the Heart”. Karen is a quilter of international renown.
Overnight St. John’s. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner.
Day Three : June 20
This morning we will visit Piecemakers Quilt Shop as we make our way “around the bay” to Brigus, one of the historic sailing ports of Conception Bay and home of the late, famous Captain Bob Bartlett who took Perry to the North Pole. Lunch today is in Cupids. This afternoon we will visit Joanne at Creative Passtimes on our way to Dildo where we will have a lobster dinner and meet with local quilters before travelling on to Clarenville for the next two nights.
Overnight Clarenville. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner.
Day Four : June 21
This morning we travel to the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, the gem of the Island. We also take a mussel boat tour with beautiful scenery, local history, culture and entertainment. This afternoon we spend in Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundred of years. Then its out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery.
Overnight Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Five : June 22
Today we visit Terra Nova National Park’s Marine Centre where we learn about the sea creatures along our shores before travelling on to picturesque Salvage, one of the most photographed and painted villages in all of Newfoundland. In Eastport today we will enjoy our lunch at Rosie’s Café and meet with the “Prayer Quilters” of Eastport. Later we will travel as far as Gander, the crossroads of the world for the night. Tonight we will meet some local quilters for show and share.
Overnight Gander. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Six : June 23
This morning we will take the “Road to the Isles”, crossing over causeways from island to island on our way to Twillingate Isle. Here we will look for the giant icebergs that flow along iceberg alley. After lunch today in Twillingate, we will have an opportunity to visit with some local quilters for a show and share before returning, via fabric shop stops, to Gander for the night.
Overnight Gander. Breakfast & Midday Meal.
Day Seven : June 24
This morning we drive back to St. John's for a free afternoon to shop, hike or just relax and pack away all the fabric you have bought. Tonight we share our farewell dinner and have an opportunity to meet members of the Cabot and Eastern Edge Quilt Guilds for our final show and share.
Overnight St. John’s. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Farewell Dinner.
Day Eight : June 25
All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to Canada’s newest yet oldest province. As you fly home it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come.
Breakfast and Airport Transfer.
