Newfoundland and Labrador

The Path is a small part of the 265 km East Coast Trail and is readily accessible from either Quidi Vidi Village or the Marine Science Lab in Logy Bay. Enjoy the amazing view of the coast from atop Sugarloaf Head and gorgeous vistas of the city all the way to Cape Spear from the Bawdens Highlands end of this wonderful Trail.P.S. Make reservations at Mallard Cottage for an outstanding brunch, an...

To get to Cape Spear from St. John’s, head west on Water Street to the intersection at Leslie Street where you'll make a left. Continue over the bridge to the stop sign. Drive straight through the intersection and continue for 15 km where the road eventually becomes Route 11, also known as Cape Spear Drive. At the end of this road is Cape Spear National Historic Site of Canada.Park at Cape Spea...

The star of this hike is where the cliffs meet the ocean. Starting at the parking lot, find the trailhead and start hiking. As the hike is an out-and-back trail, so it is a straight-forward hike. After the first ascent, there is a bench and a map; Make sure from this area you take the trail to the left (marked green gardens) and avoid the other (currently closed - summer 2017). Once you reach t...

The hike to the summit of Gros Morne is rewarded with spectacular views, views that are not seen without being earned.  Despite Newfoundland’s notorious reputation of fast changing weather, make sure to check the forecast before you embark on your journey to the summit. With that said make sure to bring a sweater, waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes, and enough food and water to last for 6 to 8 hou...

If you're travelling across Newfoundland, make sure you spend at least a little bit of time off the Trans-Canada Highway with a detour to the coast. Many travellers will visit Twillingate as an off-the-beaten-track coastal destination—so if you're headed that way, take time to explore Fogo as well. Fogo Island (along with the Change Islands) is accessible by ferry from Farewell Harbour, just no...

I know what you're thinking, where does a boat tour fit into the outbound.In my personal opinion, this was my favorite and most beautiful experience I had within Gros Morne.The cliffs surrounding the pond are taller than the CN tower located in Toronto, ON, and provide spectacular views.First,To do the boat tour, you can make reservations with BonTours (1-888-458-2016 ). Pricing (very reasonabl...