Newfoundland Canada

This rugged and weatherworn land sits to the north west of Quebec. It is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, here the conditions of the sea and the close proximity of the far north dictate the Newfoundland climate.

It can be divided into five regions,

Western, Central, Eastern, Avalon and Labrador.

The weather is cool throughout the year especially in Labrador where the arctic currents and north winds prevail.

Summers are very short.

Newfoundland has over 1500kms of cross country hiking and coastal trails, you can vanish if you desire to do so, into this land of rare beauty  confident with the knowledge that you are unlikely to see another human being for days if that is your wish, as the interior is mainly forested wilderness.

Almost all the population live along the coast with its many fjords, here where the shore lines are often shrouded in fog, the fishing boats depart to search for cod salmon and many other kinds of fish in the abundantly bountiful waters

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Wildlife, around Saint Johns

Take Marine drive going northwards from Saint Johns towards Torbay, here you have excellent opportunities to watch Whales during the summer months, here also you will see the Puffins which live and feed in this area.

If you take the road southwards you will arrive at Cape Spear, this windswept and rocky outpost of land pushes bravely into the wild seas of the Atlantic Ocean, it is the most eastern point of the North American Mainland, further on you will arrive at Witless bay, a large bird sanctuary, here Penguins Puffins Guillemot and Little Auks make their home, especially so from mid June to mid July.

You may be able to hire a boat from Bay Bulls to Gull Island

Another ideal place to watch Whales lies at the bottom of Trinity Bay, here Pothead whales can be seen in their schools, and during summer months the Humpbacks arrive, viewing is not difficult even from the shore.

Salmonier National Park sits in the center of the Peninsula along highway 90, here you can see many animals within the parks natural settings including Moose Caribou and Beaver

Featured Destination

Fairmont Hotel

Saint Johns

Renowned as the province's finest, Hotel Newfoundland offers a hospitable maritime welcome to tour groups seeking to experience the sea-faring culture of these rocky shores. Explore the historic sites of St. John's, North America's oldest city, and during Spring, view the spectacular icebergs that dot the endless ocean vistas. There isn't a better home base from which to explore your destination.

Close to:-

Cape Spear National Historic Park, Boat Charters, Newfoundland Museum, Bowring Park, Whale Watching, Nearby. St. John's Airport, 3mi-5km

Saint Johns, is the Provinces capital and largest town, this is a modern city and a fishing village on one, its picturesque harbour has wooden houses with brightly painted walls which overlook the waterfront.

Take a walk along Gower street to see the pretty Victorian houses, painted in burgundy lemon burnt sienna dove grey or white