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A small group of excited tourists debark from the cruise ship the minute she reached shore in St. John’s. They are anxious to experience Newfoundland and all the wonders their guide book promises.     They’ve read extensively in preparation for the day – hoping to be ‘Screeched In’, to sample the wild variety of…

Christmas has always been an especially joyful time in Newfoundland. Nestled snugly between the working seasons and lodged smack dab in the middle of what is possibly the worst weather window on the planet, Newfoundlanders spend an inordinate amount of time around the yuletide hearth surrounded by family, friends and foe – yes,  all hands…

One of the things I enjoy most about guiding are the guests we meet on tour. Of course this is likely due to the fact that we attract a rather unique tourist to our province, they’re smart, eh boy! Tourists who visit Newfoundland are often well travelled. They’ve done the sand and sun, and had…

Guiding isn’t so much a job as it is a past time. If you like people its really just a wonderful hobby.