HIGHLIGHTS
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Revel in Newfoundland’s world-famous culture and
hospitality
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Experience life in remote outports and fishing villages
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Visit North America’s only authenticated Norse site at
L’Anse aux Meadows
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Enjoy a warm Mi’kmaw welcome in Miawpukek First
Nation
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Get a taste of Europe on the French island of Saint-Pierre
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Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Red Bay, L’Anse aux
Meadows, and Gros Morne National Park
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Savour local dishes and meet the fishers and growers who make it happen
through Adventure Canada’s signature Taste of Place culinary
program
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | Category 6 |
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| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,595 | 11,595 | 12,795 | 13,595 | 14,595 | 19,595 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Category 1 | (Mid-range)
Category 4 | (High-end)
Category 6 |
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| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | 9,595 | 13,595 | 19,595 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Begin
Your Adventure
Welcome
to St. John’s—Newfoundland’s historic,
vibrant capital. Sailing out of the port of St. John’s,
Signal Hill keeps watch as we exit the world-famous Narrows. The
charming houses of the Battery are always a hit with shutterbugs. Watch
for whales and seabirds as we sail!
Day
2: Saint-Pierre, France
Visit
European Shops and Cafés
Explore
Saint-Pierre, a last bastion of France’s colonial territories
in North America. The colourful and charming shops and residences of
the town of Saint-Pierre reveal its unique historical character.
French
food, wine, clothing, and culture are all on offer here. The sweets at
the local cafes and bakeries are in high demand. Saint-Pierre offers a
taste of European living, just a short sail from the coast of
Newfoundland!
Day
3: Miawpukek (Conne River)
Experience
Mi'kmaw Culture
The
First Nations community of Miawpukek became a permanent settlement
sometime around 1822. Before then, it was one of many semi-permanent
camps used by the Mi'kmaw people—who had traditionally
travelled nomadically throughout the east coast of Canada.
Since
its establishment as a reserve in 1987, Miawpukek has successfully
bridged traditional knowledge and contemporary practice. We will
receive a formal welcome from local leaders and have a chance to
explore this special community.
Day
4: Francois
Kick
up a Jig at a Kitchen Party
The
wild and windswept coast of southern Newfoundland is home to a few
remaining outport communities. Experience the warm hospitality and
adventurous spirit of Francois, Newfoundland—a quaint and
picturesque fishing village, with colourful homes and buildings that
offer visitors a glimpse into Newfoundland's coastal lifestyle.
Explore
the town, and hike to stunning lookout points and waterfalls. A day in
Francois will stimulate your soul and remind you of the importance of
good neighbours, stories, and music.
After
a day of adventure, head to the community hall for an oversized kitchen
party with treats, drinks, and dancing. Rediscover a bit of your own
spirit, through the essence of Newfoundland's culture in this charming
and resilient community.
Day
5: Southern Coast
Explore
Scenic Coastlines
There
are many choices of unique bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or land
excursions. Along the coast, the geology is outstanding, and the plant
life is gorgeous. We’ll be on the watch for wildlife, too.
We’ll make the most of every chance to explore this beautiful
and remote coast.
Day
6–7: Gros Morne National Park and Woody Point
Hike
through Incredible Geology
Gros
Morne National Park's Tablelands, a six-hundred-metre plateau, form one
of the world’s best examples of exposed mantle. Normally
found below the Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support
very little life, making the Tablelands an eerie landscape.
We
will offer various walking and hiking options here. Views of Bonne Bay
are spectacular. Gros Morne’s interpretation centre is
excellent and the town of Woody Point is a delight to explore.
Day
8: Red Bay
Soak
in Basque Whaling History
The
Red Bay Basque Whaling Station became a UNESCO World Heritage site in
2013. Basque whalers operated out of the Red Bay harbour in the 1500s:
North America’s first export industry.
The
interpretation centre at Red Bay is excellent. Here we find tools,
personal items, and navigational instruments recovered from the wreck
of the whaling ship San Juan. The ship was lost in a storm in 1565 and
found centuries later submerged in the harbour. We'll visit nearby
Saddle Island to learn the history of the whaling industry.
Day
9: L’Anse aux Meadows
Immerse
Yourself in Viking Archaeology
L’Anse
aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only authenticated
Norse settlement in North America. The archaeological remains found
here in 1960 date to approximately 1000 CE. Amazingly, the location was
first established by a close reading of the Viking sagas.
Today,
a superb interpretation centre and several reconstructed Norse-style
sod buildings make L’Anse aux Meadows a must-see for any
visitor to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Day
10-11: Northeast Coast
Visit
Picturesque Villages and Charming Communities
The
northeast coast of Newfoundland is known for the dozens of picturesque
villages that dot its rocky shores, and we’ll find harbour in
one of these unique communities. We look forward to a
characteristically warm Newfoundland welcome upon our arrival.
Photographers will have their work cut out for them, capturing all the
special charm of classic island communities and stunning coastlines.
Day
12: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Wave
a Fond Farewell
On
the final day of our expedition, we sail back through the Narrows and
into St. John’s harbour. We will say our farewells and the
expedition team will be on hand to assist you with luggage and
transportation arrangements.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Passage aboard the Ocean Nova
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Applicable taxes and credit card fees
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Complimentary expedition jacket
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Special access permits, entry, and park fees
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Expert expedition team
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Guided activities
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Sightseeing and community visits
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All Zodiac excursions
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Port fees
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Pre-departure materials
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Educational program
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Interactive workshops
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Evening entertainment
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All shipboard meals
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Internet access
Excluded
from this voyage:
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Commercial and charter flights
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Program enhancements/optional excursions
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Gratuities
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Personal expenses
