Western Region

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Regional Highlights

Spring Fest

Spring Fest

Come on down and join us for three festivals that will add music, hiking, bird watching, and icebergs to the things you’ve seen in Western Newfoundland.

Meet the Vikings

Come stand where Leif the Lucky and his adventurous band of Viking explorers built the first European settlement in North America just over 1,000 years ago.

Giants of the Sea

There are 22 different species of whales that grace our shores every season. Come say hello from May to September.

The Iceberg Festival

The Iceberg Festival

We’re celebrating the mighty iceberg with a festival on June 7-16, in St. Anthony, Western Newfoundland. There’ll be food and entertainment, boats tours and hikes, and experts to answer questions about these ancient ice towers.

About the Western Region

The western region is a great sliver of land on Newfoundland's island, stretching 750 kilometres from Channel-Port aux Basques on the southwest corner, to the Viking site of L'Anse aux Meadows at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. With ancient mountains, fjords, icebergs , whales thousands of miles of coastline and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this wild and rugged region sports abundant breathing room and diverse natural heritage. It's also home to the International Appalachian Trail, which extends from Mount Katahdin, Maine, through Eastern Canada and stretches fully across the western region of Newfoundland Labrador, before extending into Europe.

The land found here has a unique geological history dating back 1.25 billion years, not to mention a human history spanning 4,500 years, which is still being researched and discovered today. You'll find Gros Morne National Park here, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching across 1,805 square kilometres, encompassing the towering Long Range Mountains and the unique Tablelands. The park offers more than 100 kilometres of hiking trails, many passing through fascinating rock formations thrown up from the earth's core due to tectonic upheaval.

Stumble across the first European settlement of the new world at L'Anse aux Meadows. This Viking village, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a reconstructed complex of sod huts that offers a glimpse into the life of Nordic visitors a thousand years ago.

A journey heading south will take you to the City of Corner Brook on the west coast, a sizeable hub of activity just five minutes away from the world-class ski resort, Marble Mountain. At Marble, you'll find yourself standing at the base of a 1,700-foot vertical drop that receives an average 16 feet of annual, natural snowfall. As well as offering skiing and snowboarding, there are 1,250 km of trails for snowmobiling in the winter.

Here in the wild west of the far east of North America, you'll find scenery to take your breath away. It's a place of mountains, a place of conservation areas like the Codroy Valley International Wetlands, where you can watch wildlife like moose, caribou and migratory birds. It's a place where you can plan boat trips, go kayaking, hiking and even visit secluded sandy beaches. It's also full of culture, so be sure to make time for some high–level theatre, music and art along the way.

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Starting at $1895 Per Person
Hike to the arctic alpine summit of Gros Morne Mountain, the deep fjords of the Long Range Mountains, coastlines of volcanic rocks and the treeless Tableland's mountain of mantle. Stay in comfortable and spacious cottages in the quaint village of Norris Point, enjoy dining experiences at locally owned seaside restaurants. Learn about the unique cultural and natural history from our experienced local guides. Join us for our 24th season of adventuring in Gros Morne National Park!
Gros Morne Adventures

Starting at $317.19 Per Person
Gather a few friends, load up the ATV's and set sail on Marine Atlantic's ship destined for Port aux Basques.

Stay at St. Christopher's Hotel before embarking on an unforgettable journey of a bold and beautiful coastline, mountains and sandy beaches. Pirates Haven Chalets awaits with a bounty of seafood, enjoy an evening of tranquility in an outdoor hot tub. Journey to the Top of Table Mountains. St. Christopher's welcomes your return with Surf n' Turf supper and evening of relaxation.

St. Christopher's Hotel

Starting at $2509 Per Person
Multi-region
This unique self-drive tour allows you to explore the highlights of Newfoundland while staying in a selection of boutique-style properties. One of the world’s most romantic destinations, here you’ll find yourself surrounded by spectacular scenery, culture and wildlife – far off the beaten path. Package includes 13-nights’ accommodation, car rental with unlimited km, One way drop fee, $50 spa voucher for each guest, city tour, Bay Bulls & Western Brook Cruise & Ferryland Lighthouse Picnic
Vision Atlantic Vacations

Starting at $459 Per Couple
Enjoy the beauty of summer in Gros Morne National Park with our 2-night Cultural Escape package. Experience the rugged beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a relaxing boat tour through stunning Western Brook Pond. Visit the Henry N. Payne Museum, St. Mary's Botanical Garden & War Memorial Site in Cow Head. Experience Newfoundland culture during a Gros Morne Theatre Festival production. Relax in your comfortable guest room, with breakfast each morning in our family resestaurant.
Shallow Bay Motel

Starting at $317.19 Per Person
Explore & Discover the natural beauty of the Southwest Coast T’Rail by ATV. Awaken your senses as you feel the warm breeze of the coastal waters, smell the wildflowers, observe wildlife & birds of prey in their natural habitat and get Lost & Found in the majestic mountains. Stroll along the white sandy beaches or swim in the pristine, cool fresh water. Remember to bring your favorite fishing rod for a day’s catch.
Pirates Haven Chalets, RV Park & Adventures

Starting at $160 Per Person
Northland Discovery Boat Tours will guide you to an area that boasts the highest number of icebergs and the greatest variety of whales in Newfoundland. After your boat tour, enjoy a selfguided tour of the Grenfell Properties and learn a little about our local history. Package includes: 2 passes for the boat tour, 2 passes for Grenfell Properties, $50 gift certificate for Lightkeeper's Restaurant and a night at the Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites with continental breakfast.

Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites

Starting at $4650 CDN
Enjoy a true wilderness experience in the interior of Newfoundland! Our remote, fly-in operation has easy access to a variety of hunting grounds, 90% + success rate, prime animals, experienced guides and a top-notch lodge. Our six (6) day hunt includes 1:1 hunter-guide ratio, licence fees, home-cooked meals, trail lunches, accommodation, field dressing of meat, pick-up at Deer Lake Airport and transportation to the float plane base.

Contact Damon for more information.

Spruce Pond Hunting Adventures

Starting at $5200 USD
One of our fly in lodges was first opened in 1964. Our style of hunting is the same today as it was back then spot, stalk and calling. We are family owned and operated. Offering 1 on1 guided hunts for Moose, Caribou and Black Bear. Give us a call today to book you next hunting adventure.
Moose Valley Outfitters Ltd. (Island Pond Camp)

Starting at $2045 Per Person
Multi-region
An escorted vacation of Newfoundland and Labrador led by a local guide. Visit the coast of Labrador, the Viking Villages in L'Anse aux Meadows, Gros Morne National Park and St. John's. View icebergs, whales, spectacular coastline and quaint fishing villages along our north and eastern coasts. Your local host will help you understand the history, ecology, culture, language and songs of this unique part of the world.
McCarthy's Party Tours

Starting at $4500 USD
Multi-region
30 years’ experience. Magnificent trophy woodland caribou. Many trophy antlers have been harvested at our remote fly-in hunting camps located in one of the best caribou hunting areas in Newfoundland. Contact Eric or Ida for more information.

Patey & Sons Ltd.

Starting at $1915 Per Person
Multi-region
There are places on this earth that continue to live on inside of you, long after you’ve gone. Where the stories, tales & traditions are filled with old-world charm. There’s no better way to soak it all up than through authentic encounters and hands-on learning experiences – the kind that leads to a true understanding of the living, breathing culture and traditions that exist in every corner of NL.

Make the TV ads a reality!

Your NL experience awaits.....

Vision Atlantic Vacations

Starting at $4600 USD
Our experienced, friendly guides will help you get the shot you’ve been dreaming of. It’s the thrill of the hunt, high success rates, and our winning hospitality that keep hunters returning year after year. Contact Ray for more information.
Newfound Outfitting Ltd.

Starting at $4500 USD
We offer first rate hunting adventures in area 40, one of the best hunting areas in Northern Newfoundland, Canada.

Hunting success rate for moose and caribou is over 95 % with every client seeing animals.

Newfoundland black bears are some of the largest in North America weighing up to 600 lbs.

We can meet the needs of older hunters and hunters that have difficulty in walking. Couples are welcome.

Moose Country Adventures

Starting at $5200 USD
4-star Scandinavian-style wilderness lodge in the heart of a hunting and fishing paradise. Our guides will take you to remote regions for an off-the-beaten-path experience. You’ll return home from a true wilderness experience refreshed and revitalized! Contact Barb for more information.
Tuckamore Lodge Ltd.

Starting at $590 Per Person
The Humber River is second to none in producing trophy salmon. Your balcony overlooks Atlantic Canada’s largest salmon run - 30,000 per year! Conditions not perfect on the Humber? No problem, you are surrounded by 8 rivers and our guides know the best one under any conditions. Book a 3-night, 2-day chance to fish the prime spots from July to Sept. Time for a break? Enjoy the luxury of a 4-Star resort, with casual fine dining, sauna, air-jet tubs and other adventures for the non-fishing folk.
Marble Inn Resort

Starting at $239 Per Person
Slog the Bog is a brand new way to get in shape and enjoy the outdoors. After a night of relaxation, down a hearty breakfast and don your knee-high boots – or borrow a pair from us – and set off with our expert guide for two hours of slogging, including safety tips and advice on the proper gear. After the walk, dip into a hot tub or sauna to finish off a grand day on the bogs.
Tuckamore Lodge

Starting at $4300 USD
Excellent Hunting, Excellent Food, Excellent Accomodations.

40 years of experience in the Guiding and Outfitting business. 90% kill on moose, 100% on Woodland Caribou over the last nine years. Your chance of taking game with us is excellent, if it is just a regular moose, woodland caribou hunt or trophy moose / woodland caribou hunt. We offer some of the best hunts on the island. We take a limited amount of hunters in this area a year for this reason. Our success rates are excellent.

Rock Camp

Starting at $4500 USD
Multi-region
30 years’ experience. Remote wilderness moose hunts on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. 11 remote camps serviced daily (each camp serving a maximum of 4 guests per camp per week). Contact Eric or Ida for more information.

Patey & Sons Ltd.

Starting at $250 Per Person
Canada’s highest zipline crisscrosses a ravine overlooking the Humber River. Start with a heart pounding zip across a waterfall, then on all 9 lines for a total zip trip of 2.7 kms! Grab lunch, then grab a raft and head out on the river. While the less adventurous can drift and watch for eagles, others will challenge the rapids. And that is just Day 1! Steady Brook still has ATVs, kayaks, bikes and canoes for Day 2, not to mention the International Appalachian Trail for hiking to summits!
Marble Inn Resort

Starting at $5200 USD
Experience one of the most unique adventures in Newfoundland. Enjoy 30 years of our famous hospitality and breathtaking scenery. We offer a 99% success rate, abundant trophy animals and unique settings. Contact Darold for more information.
Backwoods Hunting Adventures (Cross Pond Lodge)

Starting at $229 Per Couple
Enjoy the beauty of Gros Morne in the spring. Our package includes 2 nights' accomodation in a standard room, 2 full breakfasts daily and 2 free gifts. For a special treat, upgrade to one of our oceanview rooms or a romantic suite. While you're here, take advantage of our Exercise Room and Sauna. Karaoke entertainment every Friday night.

Shallow Bay Motel

Starting at $1350 Per Person
Multi-region
Live the life of a light keeper in 'Iceberg Alley'. Hear the Humpback Whales' call echoing off massive icebergs in your private cove. From Gros Morne to Labrador, experience the province’s natural and cultural highlights. Tour through a fjord then off to Quirpon Lighthouse Inn on a remote island overlooking the Viking site. Wander cliffs to ancient sod huts but, as you walk, keep an eye for whales and icebergs at your feet. Enjoy boat trips - two through Iceberg Alley and one through a fjord.
Linkum Tours

Starting at $169 Per Person
We invite you to experience Western Newfoundland’s newest luxury un-hosted Bed & Breakfast and enjoy a round of golf on Newfoundland’s most beautiful golf course, the River Course at Humber Valley Resort. Nestled between the golf course and the shores of Deer Lake, Lake Close Lodge is luxuriously appointed and offers spacious common areas, hot tub and a continental buffet breakfast. Lake or course view rooms available. Find out more on our website or contact us directly.
Lake Close Luxury B & B

Starting at $4400 USD
Guided 1x1 remote hunts in Northern Newfoundland. Single or combo hunts. Success in 2012- 96% moose & 100% caribou. We get you in and out of camp regardless of weather conditions. Excellent accommodations.

We average 3 hunters per week at each lodge with a limit of up to 4 hunters. We monitor the number of animals taken from each area per fall to ensure an high success rate. We do this by limiting the number of hunter per area each season.

[Spring bear with fishing also available]

Portland Creek Hunting and Fishing Ltd.

Starting at $3500 CDN
We offer some of the highest-quality outdoor experiences in the heart of the Newfoundland Wilderness. Enjoy the morning birdsong while you observe moose & caribou grazing on the Lodge shoreline. Put your angling skills to the test as you cast a line for Atlantic Salmon. Phenomenal fishing, with nearly 12000 young Atlantic salmon returning to our rivers every year. The salmon fishing season runs from end June to the early September, giving you plenty of time to score your big summer catch.
Tuckamore Lodge Ltd. (Southwest Pond Lodge)

Starting at $2900 Per Person
Multi-region
Take a week to savour the spectacles and stories of southern Labrador and northern Newfoundland. The Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows and the geological marvels of Gros Morne are featured on an escorted holiday that includes fossils, icebergs, whales, moose, the northern edge of the Appalachians and the New World's oldest burial mound. Meet the locals and see the sites. Enjoy delicious local flavours such as fresh seafood and wild subarctic berries. Comfortable hotels.
Wildland Tours

Starting at $5400 Per Person
Wilderness moose hunting at modern, full service helicopter accessed lodges. We focus on a superior hunting experience, offering a select few moose hunts each year, with 4 hunters per lodge per week maximum. Our guests do not encounter other hunters. The 2012 hunting season continued the recent trend of increased moose sightings for our clients. We welcome both rifle and archery hunters, as well as a special welcome to husband/wife couples and families. Contact Tony for more information.

Grey River Lodge Ltd.

Starting at $1619 Per Person
Multi-region
Explore the west and east coast of the island in this truly unforgettable 8-night self-drive adventure!

Package includes round trip airfare, 8 nights’ accommodation, 8 day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, 2 day Gros Morne National Park pass, a Lighthouse Picnic and admission to The Rooms. This cross-island getaway promises breath-taking scenery and unforgettable hospitality, a trip not to be missed!

Maxxim Vacations

Starting at $1409 Per Person
Multi-region
Embark on a journey that lets you explore Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site before heading east to Twillingate, the Iceberg Capital of the World.

Your self-drive package includes round trip airfare to Deer Lake, 6 nights' accommodation, 6 day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, whale watching boat tour, interpretive tour of Prime Berth Fishing Heritage Centre, and admission to select museums and attractions.

Maxxim Vacations

Starting at $4900 USD
For trophy moose and black bear - come hunt with us!

Our guides will take you off the beaten path to remote regions for a true wilderness experience.

Package price starting at $4900.

Contact Justin for more information.

J & B Outfitters Limited

Starting at $829 Per Person
2 nights in majestic Gros Morne National Park, and 2 nights Exploring North Americas First Viking Settlement – L’Anse aux Meadows and 2 nights at luxurious Humber Valley Resort. Includes mid-size car rental with unlimited kms, a document pack & boat tour of Western Brook. Mention this ad and receive a free whale watch & Iceberg tour in St. Anthony.

Vision Atlantic Vacations

Starting at $279 Per Person
You get to stay and unwind for 3 nights in one of our luxury 41/2 star Lodges and either play a round of golf on the renowned River Course at Humber Valley Resort, be exhilarated by the award-winning zip lines by Marble Zip Tours or choose to enjoy a day salmon fishing on the mighty Humber River for one all-inclusive price. If you prefer, substitute for a $70 voucher at Elements Wellness Spa located on the Resort. Find out more about ‘Stay & Play’ offers on our website or contact us directly.
The Lodges at Humber Valley Resort

Starting at $4300 CDN
Experience the thrill of big game hunting in Newfoundland. At Log Cabin Lodge, we offer both moose and black bear guided hunts for both rifle and archery hunters. Log Cabin Lodge is a country style lodge resting on two and half acres of scenic grounds and nested by the Long Range Mountains. Hunters experience a five day hunt, arriving at the lodge on Sunday afternoon and departing on Saturday. We hunt marshland and old woods roads.

Contact George or Odelle for more information.

Log Cabin Lodge Inc. (Log Cabin Lodge)

Starting at $154 Per Couple
Enjoy a relaxing night of camping under the stars at the Torrent River Nature Park in scenic Hawkes Bay on the Great Northern Pennisula. Rise early to the call of the loons. Take a walk on the breathtaking John Hogan Trail, named after Newfoundland Ranger John Hogan. Visit the Salmon Interpretation Centre where you can see an Atlantic Salmon eye to eye. Relax and experience a meal of salmon cooked over an open fire. While watching the sunset, be entertained by local musicians.
Torrent River Salmon Interpretation Centre

Starting at $1539 Per Person
Multi-region
Discover Viking settlements, landlocked fjords, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and many other natural jewels in Western Newfoundland. Explore Gros Morne National Park and travel up the Northern Peninsula to stand where Vikings once stood.

Your self-drive adventure includes round-trip airfare to Deer Lake, 7 nights’ accommodation, 7-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres, 2-day Gros Morne park pass, whale-watching boat tour, and admission to L’Anse aux Meadows.

Maxxim Vacations

 

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  • 5 Days
    Prepare for a five-day hiking adventure in Gros Morne National Park that features some of the area’s best walks, attractions and stunning scenery, plus some sea kayaking and nighttime entertainment. This is an itinerary intended for fit hikers.
  • 3+ Days
    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has identified just over 800 places in the world that are of outstanding natural and cultural significance. There are only 13 in Canada, and two of those are in Newfoundland and Labrador. Both of them — Gros Morne National Park and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site — are located on the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and are only a few hours drive apart on the aptly-named Viking Trail.
  • 2 Days
    Newfoundland and Labrador is on the migration route of a variety of birds, especially during the spring and fall migration periods, when storms often carry rare species here. The location, number and variety of these windblown rarities draws twitchers – birdwatchers – from all over. Take a two-day excursion through southwestern Newfoundland, and don’t forget your binoculars.
  • 2 Days
    There’s something about this place, a place where, during the winter months, life itself is cloaked in a blanket of white. It’s the peace and quiet that can be found snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing over wide-open barrens and winding, wooded paths. It’s the high speeds of the dramatic slopes of Marble Mountain, a 1,600-foot adrenaline rush that comes with traversing 16 feet of deep snow. Whatever your inclinations, enjoy a long weekend where living in a winter wonderland is all you want to do.
  • 45 km
    Sir Hugh Palliser was a governor of Newfoundland in the 18th century, and the man who sent Captain James Cook to survey the west coast of the island. The highway along the north shore of Humber Arm, Route 440, is named for him, and takes visitors into an area renowned for hiking and seabirds.
  • 47 km
    Yes, it's the Captain James Cook. Before he became a famous South Seas explorer, Cook refined his surveying and cartographic skills along the coast of Newfoundland in the 1760s. His charts of the Bay of Islands are, remarkably, still accurate enough to be used today. A plaque in his honour overlooks the bay from Corner Brook and copies of some of his charts of the area are on display here.
  • Western
    148 km
    For a complete change of scenery, you can leave the coast and drive through the interior. The aptly named Caribou Trail takes you to Burgeo and the stunning Sandbanks Provincial Park, a beautiful sandy beach in an area popular with sea kayakers. From here you can take the ferry to nearby Ramea, and the coastal boat to communities further East along the South Coast, Grey River and Francois, with connections to Gaultois and Hermitage.
  • 60 km
    Just a 15-minute drive north of Channel Port aux Basques on Route 1 are two nesting sites of the endangered piping plover, a native shorebird, at Grand Bay West and J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. Pay close attention to the exclusion signs that mark their territory. The Codroy Valley International Wetlands, accessible via Routes 406 and 407, provide excellent refuge and food. See the resident breeders in summer, and the migratory birds in spring and fall.
  • 125 km
    Newfoundland gained full control over the west coast only in 1904. For centuries before that, it was known locally as the French Shore because France had exclusive fishing rights there. Today, many French place names remain, and this area continues as the hub of French Newfoundland culture. The traditions, lifestyle and heritage of those early settlers still dominate this small pocket of French-speaking communities.
  • 45 km
    This tour starts in Rose Blanche. Along the way, you will see dark cliffs, crashing waves, spume and spray. The real spirit and traditions of outport Newfoundland survive in the small fishing villages that cling tenaciously to the rocky, exposed shores of the southern coastal plain.
  • Western
    178 km
    The handful of communities on the east coast of the Great Northern Peninsula were once French summer fishing stations. Take Route 432 South from St. Anthony airport to Roddickton where an underground salmon pool marks an unusual migration route. East on Route 434, the French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche tells the area's history. Nearby Crouse, resettled in the 1960s, is a favourite destination for hikers.
  • Western
    70 km
    Humber Valley stretches 70 kilometres along the banks of the Humber River from the Bay of Islands to Deer Lake. From a canoe on the crystal waters of the river, view the lush trees and bushes against the Long Range Mountains — a vision of nature's beauty. Here you can camp, hike, boat, golf, and relax in hotels, resorts, and campgrounds. Drop your line in the crisp water for a day of fishing in one of the world's best Atlantic salmon fishing rivers.
  • Western
    73 km
    The Main River Run is located on the southeastern side of the Great Northern Peninsula in White Bay. You can reach it from Route 1 via Route 420. One of the highlights is the Main River, surging 57 kilometres, it will test even the most experienced whitewater paddler and is a designated Canadian Heritage River.
  • 104 km
    Start off by taking Route 406 from Route 1. The Three Rivers Scenic Drive is named for the three salmon rivers in this area. The Robinson's, Crabbes, and Barachois rivers offer excellent sports salmon angling. If you're from outside the province, you'll need a licenced guide to fish here. Ask at any Visitor Information Centre for a list of guides. These guides know the best places to cast a line. Keep an eye and an ear out for the great horned owl that nests in the area.
  • Western
    489 km
    A car cruising the Viking Trail is really a time machine that takes you to the beginnings of our planet, ancient native burial grounds, and the thousand-year-old Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Viking Trail is one of those rare places on the planet that transcends the hype and stirs the deepest of emotions. You will travel through wooded valleys, over mountains and along a windswept seacoast. This tour can take from two to ten days, and you should relax and soak it up, for time will move gently, urging side trips to fjords and falls, sand dunes and fields of wildflowers.