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A man and child are taking in the view of the mountains beside an inukshuk in Labrador.

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Three people on a boat, two men and a woman, are fishing. One man, wearing a red jacket and sunglasses, is holding a fishing rod with a fish on the line, smiling. The others are standing and sitting, also smiling. The sky is cloudy.

10
Days

Starting At$3,490Per Person

Eco-Culture Experience

CapeRace Newfoundland Adventures

The key we give you to three restored coastal homes unlocks more than doors. It opens what National Geographic Traveler calls "one of the world’s most transformative travel experiences." Meet the local characters whose spirit and wit gives their neighbours endless glee. With our home-grown guide book written for the trip and a vehicle, find the places you want to see, get close to wildlife, and hike trails to pristine spots that transform the spirit. You make all the decisions.

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Three people walking along a grassy path beside a small coastal village with houses scattered by the water. The sky is clear and blue.

2
Days

Starting At$700Per Two Nights

Glamping on a Resettled Island

Hare Bay Adventures

Enjoy 2 nights on Braggs Island in our Glamping dome. Take a 30-min boat ride to Braggs Island where you can spend 2 nights in the glamping dome. 2 double beds, full bathroom facilities, fire pit, BBQ, and ocean views and dark skies. Hike across the island or add on a boat tour. Full meal packages available.

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1
Day

Starting At$359Per Couple

Experience "Come From Away" in Gander

Albatross Hotel

Come From Away, the award-winning musical comes home to Gander in an all-new production reimagined by acclaimed Newfoundland and Labradorian director Jillian Keiley. Experience the world-renowned show in the town that inspired it! Performances run from June 28th–September 13th, 2026. Package Includes: 1 night’s accommodation Hot Breakfast 2 Tickets to “Come From Away” at the Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre.

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A picturesque coastal village at sunset features colorful houses near a calm body of water. Purple lupine flowers in the foreground add contrast. Mist hovers over the distant hills and small islands, creating a serene atmosphere.

2
Days

Starting At$300CDN

Good ol' Newfoundland Kitchen Party

Twillingate & Beyond

Experience a Good ol’ Newfoundland Kitchen Party – right from your own boutique harbourfront retreat! For 1.5 hours, enjoy a private performance filled with live local music, storytelling, and that unmistakable East Coast charm. Clap your hands, tap your toes, raise a glass, and maybe even dance a little. You choose the time, music theme, and setting – indoors or out. It’s an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the heart of island culture, without ever leaving your stay.

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A group of people stand on a rocky shoreline near a calm body of water with hills in the background. A boat is docked behind them, and one person is seated in it. The sky is overcast, creating a muted, serene atmosphere.

Starting At$199Per Person

Discover Mekapisk: Through Their Eyes

Gros Morne Adventures

Enjoy a short walk on a game trail with your guide and explore the plants and animals that sustained early human life here. Check out the views from a headland, looking for the marine life that was so important to the First Peoples in this area. Try your hand at making fire using stone age tools, cooking bannock and roasting capelin over an open fire. Gather around the fire for tales of the triumphs and tragedies of our ancestors.

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Starting At$120Per Person

Tradition on the Water – Cod Jigging Experience

Whaler's Quest Ocean Adventures

Join us for a 2-hour cod jigging adventure and experience one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most beloved traditions. With all gear provided, you’ll head out on the water to try your luck at catching cod the traditional way. Our crew will even clean and bag your catch so you can take home the freshest taste of the sea. Perfect for beginners or seasoned anglers, this tour offers a hands-on connection to our coastal heritage.

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Travel Itineraries

 
  • An aerial view of the coastal town of Red Bay.
  • Two young girls are walking along the shore at Shallow Bay Beach.
  • An aerial view of the coastal town of Red Bay.

Colourful Places and Colourful People

14 Days

Where else would you find colourful places like Jerrys Nose, Joe Batt’s Arm, and Blow Me Down? Inhabited by equally colourful people, only too willing to tell you how the towns got their names. As you’ll see, sometimes the stories are even more colourful than the names themselves.

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  • The shoreline of Southern Labrador full of active waves.
  • The starry night sky shines over the mountains in L'Anse au Clair.
  • The shoreline of Southern Labrador full of active waves.

Labrador’s Expedition 51° - South

4 Days

Labrador's southeast coast is one of the longest-settled parts of the province, with early Indigenous presence dating back almost 9,000 years. In the 1500s the Basques hunted whales here, and they were followed by French and English fishermen curing cod. You can find the second-tallest lighthouse in Canada at Point Amour.

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Articles

 
A mural paying homage to Inuit life at Frank’s General Store in Makkovik.

Public Art in Newfoundland and Labrador

NewfoundlandLabrador.com

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Telling stories of the land and sharing its bounty

Globe Content Studio

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Getting Here

 
A Marine Atlantic ferry is arriving at the shores of the island of Newfoundland.

Arrive By Ferry & Car

Planning on driving? Most auto travellers access the province by Marine Atlantic ferries from Nova Scotia to either Port aux Basques or Argentia. These modern vessels carry hundreds of thousands of vehicles and passengers to the island every year.

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A puffin is flying along the coastline.

Arrive By Air

Travelling here by plane is a popular option, with routes into St. John’s, Gander, Deer Lake, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and Wabush. With many airlines servicing Newfoundland and Labrador, find the flight that’s right for you.

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Keep Exploring

 
A humpback whale is breaching along the shoreline.

Whale Watching

A massive iceberg is floating by an ancient mountain range.

Iceberg Viewing

Two travellers are hiking part of the East Coast Trail.

Hiking & Walking

Delicious sandwiches are on a platter at a food festival.

Food & Dining

The ancient Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

Historic Sites

A man and child are taking in the view of the mountains beside an inukshuk in Labrador.

Cultural Experiences

A puffin is flying along the coastline.

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