A trip to Newfoundland

Back when I became a Canadian citizen, I promised myself to visit each Canadian Province and Terrority.

After spending ten years in British Columbia, a Health Hacking event in Yukon, a wedding in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a holiday in Alberta (Baff to Jasper and back), multiple trips to Ontario (and now living here), and a small trip to Quebec – so six out of twelve. It was time to explore some of the East Coast of Canada. 

We debated an expansive trip, but time was limited and so was cash

The draw to Newfoundland was the Norse ruins, rumors of good food, and a lot of wilderness unique to its island.

The road trip gang

The Plan

Friday – St Johns

Movement – Steph, Eric, and Claire fly to St. John’s 

Accommodation – JAG Boutique Hotel, St. John’s 

Food – Gypsy Tea Room – Outstanding food

We kissed a fish and drank Screech ( a rum) and became Screechers

Sat – St Johns to Trinity

Pick up car and Kate from Airport

Drive to Trinity – 3 hours

Accommodation – Fishers Loft Inn – Very fancy and the most expensive

Coastline Hike

Sunday – Trinity to Gander

Trinity Boat tour – Iceberg/whale boat tours

No whales were seen (too early in the season), but we did see Puffins, which are the most clumsy flyers I have ever seen

Accommodation – Sinbad Hotel

Watched a Musical – “Come from away” on Apple TV – Amazing show we wanted to see before we went to Gander Airport

Hike – Along the coast

Monday – Gander to Deer Lake

Visited Gander Airport

Drive to Deer Lake 3 hours

Accommodation – Deer Lake Loft

This was an AirbnB house. It was amazing

Tuesday – Gros Morne

Gros Morne for a boat cruise

Wednesday

Drive to L’anse aux Meadows – 5 hours

Food – Fish and chips on the way – Cape Raymond has good food and an amazing restaurant

Hike – The Lighthouse Trail

Accommodation – St Lunaire-Griquet 

Thursday

Hiking around L’anse aux Meadows

Chill play games and chat

Friday

Drive 7 hrs to Grand Falls

Accommodation – Hill Rd Manor

Saturday

Drive 5 hours to St John’s

Accommodation – Leaside Manor

Sunday

Signal Hill hiking

Quidi Vidi village – Cool Art and Crafts scene

Food at Mallard Cottage (OutStanding food)

Fly to Toronto

Mallard Cottage

On Plane back home

Overall trip was great, Newfoundland did not disappoint and we all had a lot of fun.