Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 – Home City to Deer Lake, NL
Welcome to Newfoundland! Make your way to your hotel for the night.
Day 2 – Deer Lake to Plum Point
Depart for Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with visits to the Discovery Centre and Broom Point. Travel by water taxi from Woody Point to Norris Point on way to Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, offering a great view of Bonne Bay and the surrounding mountains. Then head north for a good ole Newfoundland ‘Mug Up’ at our home for the night in Plum Point.
Day 3 – Plum Point to St. Anthony
Depart Plum Point for L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. This was the home of Leif the Lucky and the Viking people who settled here. Tour the reconstructed sod huts as animators recreate daily life at the site. Arriving in St. Anthony, a small town on the northern reaches of the Great Northern Peninsula, visit the Grenfell home and the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital to view the Jordi Bonet Murals. The murals tell the story of the Grenfell Mission named for famous medical missionary Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Dinner tonight will be a Viking Feast in a replica of Leif the Lucky’s home.
Day 4 – St. Anthony to L'Anse-au-Clair
Ride the ferry through Iceberg Alley making way to Labrador. With an opportunity to marvel at the sight of majestic icebergs and breaching whales. Visit Red Bay National Historic Site, World Whaling Capital, A.D.1550-1600. At the Visitor Centre, experienced guides will interpret the Basque whaling activity in the area during the 16th century.
Day 5 – L'Anse-au-Clair to Rocky Harbour
A visit to Point Amour Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site, if you’re up to the challenge, climb the 122 steps to the top of this castle-like structure, the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. Saying good-bye to Labrador as you board the ferry back to Newfoundland. Stop at Arches Provincial Park, to view a natural rock archway created by eons of tidal action. Arriving in Rocky Harbour, check into your hotel for a two-night stay!
Day 6 – Rocky Harbour
A relaxing day to explore the area on your own. Visit the local craft shops and restaurants of Rocky Harbour or get out and explore. You might enjoy a boat tour on Western Brook Pond, a landlocked fjord carved by glaciers, and home to dramatic cliffs, plenty of waterfalls, and a serene lake. It offers a unique and awe-inspiring natural experience that you won't want to miss when exploring the rugged beauty of Newfoundland's west coast. Tonight, be prepared to tap your toes and sing along with a band of local musicians as they perform some of Newfoundland & Labradors lively, traditional songs at the popular Anchors Aweigh Show.
Day 7 – Rocky Harbour to Gander
Depart this morning for Grand Falls-Windsor, visiting the Salmonid Interpretation Centre, a fabulous place to watch Atlantic salmon as they migrate to their spawning grounds. Then on to Gander, often called the “Crossroads of the World,” it has been an aviation town since the 1930s, visit the Atlantic Aviation Museum that tells the story.
Day 8 – Gander to Clarenville
At Boyd’s Cove visit the Beothuk Interpretation Centre, tour the centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished culture. In Twillingate visit the Prime Berth Historic Fishing Village, learn the history and culture of the area by visiting this living history museum, and then on to Long Point Lighthouse built in 1876. Depart Twillingate for Clarenville and overnight. Stopping en-route at Gambo, the birthplace of Joseph R. Smallwood, the first Premier of the province and one of the original “Fathers of Confederation”. Our stop includes Joey’s Lookout.
Day 9 – Clarenville
Today continue your journey to Trinity and Bonavista. Most of the old town of Trinity is a national heritage district, and there are several provincial historic sites to visit such as Hiscock House Provincial Historic Site, Lester Garland Premises Provincial Historic Site, Lester Garland House/Wessex Learning Centre, and St. Paul’s Anglican Church. While in Trinity stop by the Green Family Forge Blacksmith Museum, and the Trinity Museum and Archives as well as the Trinity Interpretation Centre. Then travel back into history to the voyage of John Cabot. He sailed from England to Newfoundland landing at Cape Bonavista in 1497. One of the “must-sees” is Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site which has been restored to its original 1843 condition. Other stops include the monument to John Cabot located near the lighthouse, Ryan Premises National Historic Site – which includes the Bonavista Museum and the Dungeon Provincial Park, a collapsed sea cave. A special treat this evening, an authentic Newfoundland Screech In.
Day 10 – Clarenville to St. John's
Travel to St. John’s, the capital city, on the way visit Heart’s Content Cable station. Over 150 years ago, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was landed at Heart's Content, changing the way we communicate. This little Newfoundland town leaped into the history books and remained a global communications hub for over a century. The cable station is a time capsule of the communications technology that connected us all right up to the 1960s.This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the city including Signal Hill National Historic Site, Government House, Anglican Cathedral, and the Cape Spear National Historical Site.
Day 11 – St. John's
Depart St. John’s for a boat tour of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Composed of four small islands, this reserve is one of nature's greatest wonders. Home to hundreds of thousands of seabirds that come to the islands to nest and raise their young. Humpback and Minke whales are known to frequent the water here and you might spot an iceberg or too! Join your fellow travellers for dinner this evening.
Day 12 – St John's to Halifax, NS
A single group transfer is included to the airport for your flight ($) to Halifax, upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is yours to discover Halifax on your own.
Day 13 – Halifax
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lunenburg. Starting with a guided walking tour of Lunenburg, then free time to explore the Fisheries of the Atlantic Museum on your own.
Day 14 – Halifax
This morning's city tour of historic Halifax includes a visit to the passenger gravesites of the ill-fated Titanic. After lunch, visit the Maritime Museum and then on to the most photographed village in Canada, Peggy’s Cove. Dinner is included this evening.
Day 15 – Halifax to Sydney
Enroute to Sydney, travel through the rolling hills, fertile valleys, forests, rivers, and lakes of Nova Scotia, heading north to scenic Cape Breton Island.
Day 16 – Sydney to Fortress of Louisbourg and Return
A historic day trip to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Where French soldiers march down the streets of town as ladies dance in formal parlours. Cannon fire shakes the ground as harpsichord tunes mingle with baking bread aromas drifting from the stone bakery. Step through Louisbourg's fortress walls and time-warp back to the 1700’s. Chat with fishermen, sailors, and servants. Watch lacemaking as stew simmers on an open-hearth fire. It’s so real, it seems surreal. Then visit Cape Breton’s Miners Museum. Browse the modern exhibits paying tribute to the region's long and rich history of coal mining. The museum is also home to the famous choir of miners 'The Men of the Deeps'. During your free time, perhaps enjoy a stroll through the historic village or opt to join a retired miner guide for an underground experience.
Day 17 – The Cabot Trail
Travel the breathtaking Cabot Trail today! The most photographed and scenic highway in Canada, there will be plenty of photo stops along the way. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, not your traditional museum, with manicured landscapes, vibrant gardens, and panoramic views of Baddeck Bay.
Day 18 – Sydney to Charlottetown, PEI
Travel by ferry across the Northumberland Strait to PEI and onto Charlottetown, your home, for the next two nights.
Day 19 – Charlottetown
Spend the day touring around Prince Edward Island with a local guide, including a city tour of vibrant Charlottetown. Of course, no tour of PEI would be complete without a visit to the Anne of Green Gables House. Enjoy a traditional PEI Lobster Dinner this evening (Not a seafood lover, alternatives are available).
Day 20 – Charlottetown to Saint John, NB
Travelling to New Brunswick drive across the 13-km long Confederation Bridge. Stop at Hopewell Rocks, where the highest tides in the world occur, twice a day! Then experience rolling uphill at Magnetic Hill in Moncton, before heading to Saint John, home for the next three nights.
Day 21 – Saint John to St. Andrews By-The-Sea And Return
Depart for St. Andrews By-The-Sea, a treasure trove of beautiful architecture, unparalleled scenery, and rich marine life. Enjoy a spectacular Whale Watching tour on the Jolly Breeze Tall Ship. Visit Ministers Island by driving across the sea floor at low tide and enjoy a guided tour of the Van Horne Estate while on the island.
Day 22 – Saint John
Enjoy a city tour of Saint John in the morning, then visit the Reversing Falls. If the timing is right, witness this unique phenomenon created by the collision of the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River, as the Bay's tides rise, they gradually reverse the flow of the river. Connect with your fellow travellers, Tour Director, and Bus Driver for a WestWorld Tours Farewell Dinner this evening.
Day 23 – Saint John to Home Cities
Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Transfer to the airport on your own time.
Dates & Pricing
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The 2025 tour pricing is currently being finalized. Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees. Prices are in CAD.
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- Airfare
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- Airline fuel surcharges if there is a change in fuel prices
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- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
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Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
Multi-Night Stays
Sometimes a day just isn't enough to take in all a place has to offer. Enjoy Multi-night stay in Rocky Harbour, Clarenville, and St. John's, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, and Saint John.
Meals Included
There are 30 meals included.
City Tour
Enjoy an in depth, locally guided City Tour of St. John's, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Saint John.
Gros Morne National Park
Carved by colliding continents and relentless glaciers, the ancient landscape of Gros Morne is unlike any other.
L'Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only authenticated Norse site in North America and proof that Leif Erickson settled in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Viking Dinner & Show
Theatre and food are the heart of any culture, so to make sure you experience Viking culture at its best we will treat you to an authentic Viking meal with added entertainment.
Anchors Aweigh Show
No Newfoundland experience would be complete without the music and wit of a group of local performers, and Anchors Aweigh is the very best the Gros Morne region has to offer.
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Learn about life as a lighthouse keeper and what life is like along the cost at this century old lighthouse. You may even spot a whale or two.
The North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Discover the history of North Atlantic aviation.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Historic Site
Being one of the few lighthouses in the world where you can still ascend the staircase of the stone tower makes this historic site a premier spot to see puffins, whales, and icebergs.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Hear their stories of British and French soldiers battling relentlessly to gain control of this strategic location and climb to iconic Cabot Tower and be overcome by spectacular views of St. John’s.
Prime Berth Historic Fishing Village
The 6th ranked museum in Canada makes for an excellent place to take in the history of the area.
Ryan Premises
Dive into the rich history of the Newfoundland cod fishery and the family that pioneered generations of success in the industry.
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Whale & Puffin Tour
Observe whales and puffins in their natural habitats.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Cape Spear Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada and an iconic symbol of the provinces marine history.
Silent Witness Memorial
This tranquil park pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the 1985 Arrow Air Crash.
Screech In & Mug Up
A traditional welcome ceremony for newcomers to the island. We won’t give away too many details on this sacred ceremony as to not ruin the surprise, but it involves a fish and locally made rum (Screech).
Lunenburg, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lunenburg is known for its unique architecture, picturesque waterfront, and long, proud seafaring history.
Fort Louisbourg
Step back in time and explore the colonial history of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton's Miners Museum
Pay tribute to the regions rich history of coal mining while hearing the stories of the miners and their families who helped build the nation.
The Cabot Trail
This scenic coastal highway is one of the most photographed highways in Canada. With views so spectacular even the most amateur photographers can’t take a bad picture.
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Step into the life of the man who invented the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell.
Ferry Crossing
With the sea breeze in your hair and Nova Scotia to your back, enjoy this scenic ferry crossing as we make our way to PEI.
Anne of Green Gables House
As the setting of the popular novel “Anne of Green Gables”, the Green Gables Heritage place is one of the most notable literary landmarks in Canada.
Traditional Lobster Dinner
Prepare your taste buds. You can’t say you’ve been to Prince Edward Island unless you have tried their famous lobster dinner.
Confederation Bridge
Considered one at the top engineering achievement of the 20th Century, the Confederation Bridge connects Prince Edward Island with New Brunswick.
Hopewell Rocks
Home to the highest tides in the world, you will walk along the ocean floor, marvel at formations carved by tide and time, and explore caverns, all before the tides claim them for their own.
Magnetic Hill
Don’t let your eyes fool you, down is not up! This natural phenomenon needs to be seen to be believed.
St. Andrews By-The-Sea
From beautiful architecture to rich marine life, you will fall in love with this historic town and its turn-of-the-century charm.
Whale Watching
It’s a blow hole, it’s a fish, no, it’s a whale! Climb aboard New Brunswick’s most beautiful Tall Sip and keep your eyes peeled as we cruise the infamous Bay of Fundy.
Ministers Island
We will drive across the ocean floor to explore this enchanting island.