A humpback whale is breaching along the shoreline.

They come every year for once in a lifetime moments.

A humpback whale is breaching along the shoreline.

Special Offers and Package Tours

 
A harbour and warehouses in Southern Labrador.

10
Days

Starting At$5,295Per Person

Southern Labrador Adventure

Wildland Tours

Join our expedition to search for the Orcas of Southern Labrador. Help us census humpback whales and enjoy the arctic history of Battle Harbour, a restored 19th century fishing village. Travel through time viewing fossils, ancient reefs, and some of the new world's earliest archaeological sites. Enjoy some of our planet's most dramatic landscapes as we count humpbacks and continue pioneering the study of eastern North America's orcas. Look for migrating shorebirds and the Northern lights.

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A massive caribou overlooking a river and forest.

5
Days

Starting At$1,950Per Person

Encounters With Wildlife

Tuckamore Lodge

Experience a diverse variety of wildlife during the "Encounter with Wildlife" Tour with Tuckamore Lodge. Get as close to nature as you dare in this tour of discovery. On this tour, you will discover the many varieties of sea birds which inhabit these parts including Puffins, Murres, Kittiwakes and many more. You will also observe mammals such as moose, foxes, black beard and caribou as they go about their daily lives. Includes 6 days’ / 5 nights’ accommodations.

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A humpback whale breaching in Bonavista Bay.

Starting At$550Per Package

Whale Watching in Bonavista Bay

Hare Bay Adventures

Join us for a half day whale watching experience. Witness the natural delights of Northern Bonavista Bay. Whales, birds, and other wildlife are all possible!

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A traveller is shark fishing near Exploits Island.

Starting At$250Per Person

Shark Fishing Charter

Adventures Newfoundland

Step on board for an exciting day of shark fishing. We will pick you up early morning at Little Burnt Bay or Lawrence Harbour and head out to the headlands of Exploits Island where Porbeagle and Blue sharks are often found. Shark fishing requires a bit of patience. A hook-up may occur quickly or it might take a few hours. One thing for sure is that once you hook one, the waiting time will be worth it! After photographs, we’ll be tagging and releasing them unharmed!

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Three travellers are kayaking in Trinity Bay.

Starting At$179Per Person

Ocean Kayaking Adventure

Trinity Eco-Tours

Our knowledgeable guides start with an introduction to proper paddling technique. Our guided sea kayaking tours will take you around Trinity Bay, where you’ll take in the beautiful sights of the town of Trinity. As you paddle, your guide will regale you with history and folklore about the historic town known as ‘the pearl of Newfoundland outports’. We sometimes see marine wildlife such as dolphins, porpoises, seals, whales, and seabirds. Ask about our Zodiac, ATV, and bus tours!

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A whale tail poking out of the ocean at Iceberg Alley.

Starting At$70Per Person

Zodiac Whale Watching Tours in Iceberg Alley

Linkum Tours

As spectacular as icebergs and whales are from the shore, nothing compares to immersing yourself in their presence, up close and from the water. You’ll be awestruck by their astounding scale as you join us in search of the perfect photo! As we explore the waters around L’Anse Aux Meadows and Quirpon Island, you will learn about the many shipwrecks, deep history and numerous natural attractions of the area. We set sail from the dock in Quirpon, near the Viking site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

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Whale Watching Hot Spots

 

Travel Itineraries

 

Whales, Bergs & Birds

14 Days

This province-wide, 14-day itinerary takes you from coast to coast to coast. Along ocean and inland drives, through mountains and barrens, inlets, guts, and bays. To large seabird colonies, the largest concentration of humpback whales on the planet, and to the annual parade of massive icebergs.

In Search of Whales, Icebergs & History

6 Days

From the airport town of Gander to the islands and coast of eastern Notre Dame Bay, this is the heart of adventure. Looks for whales, icebergs, Beothuk sites, and great hiking trails.

Articles

 
A massive humpback whale is breaching along the coastline.

Whale Moves 101

NewfoundlandLabrador.com

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A humpback whale tail is poking out of the ocean.

Top Whale Imagery of 2023

NewfoundlandLabrador.com

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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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