Newfoundland | Maritime Hiking and Kayaking Multi-Adventure
Backpack & Kayak the Coast • June 25 – July 4, 2010
Our Itinerary
Rich with history. Rife with culture. Sprawling with beauty. These wonders have been here for thousands of years. The beautiful island of Newfoundland offers a range of exciting hiking, wildlife and sea adventures that only a world-class destination can boast. Straddling the mouth of the great St. Lawrence River, the island is influenced by the mix of cold and warm water currents which surround it, bringing whales and seabirds from the south, and icebergs, tundra and arctic wildlife from the north.
With so much diversity and culture in one place, our incredible 10 day adventure explores the Avalon Peninsula of the island as we take you on an inspiring adventure to the far east of the North American continent.
Day 1
Arrive in St. John’s, the maritime capital where you’ll be greeted and picked up at the airport. Most flights will be arriving after 6:30 p.m., so we’ll check into our B & B and have a short orientation meeting.
Day 2
Sightseeing in St. John’s as we visit the Grand Concourse, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, Johnson GEO Center and walk the famous George street. Lodging at our B & B.
Day 3
Drive to Bay Bulls where we we’ll check into our scenic and privately booked B & B where we’ll take in a 2 ½ hour Zodiac boat tour. After the tour we can spend the day sight-seeing the community of Bay Bulls. Overnight at our B & B.
Day 4
After breakfast we begin our kayaking tour in beautiful Cape Broyle. We’ll paddle in sea caves, view waterfalls, and see countless shore birds and possible Puffins on this half day paddle. Overnight at our B & B.
Day 5
Today we begin our trek along the East Coast Trail. We have an inspiring first day with spectacular cliffs, sea stacks, and ocean views. Our overnight will be at Little Bald Head Campsite. (Distance 7 miles. Hiking time 4 – 6 hours.)
Day 6
Another amazing day awaits as we journey along the coast to our next destination – the great whale watching area of Motion Head. Here we’ll camp on the tip of the island with the ocean right outside our tent doors. With a little luck we’ll have great weather and whales migrating offshore! (Distance 7.25 miles. Hiking time 4 – 6 hours.)
Day 7
Our final day on the trail will find us hiking around the point with Motion Bay to our side. The scenery continues to entice us and before long we’ll see the post card pretty town of Petty Harbour where our journey ends. Our van will pick us up in Petty Harbour and return us to our B & B in St. John’s. Overnight in St. John’s. (Hiking distance 5 miles. Hiking time 3 – 4 hours.)
Day 8
Free day in St. John’s. More sightseeing and a visit to Cape Spear National Historic Site, the easternmost point in North America. Here we’ll take a quick lighthouse tour and learn about the life of the 19th century lightkeepers. Overnight in St. John’s.
Day 9
Day tour to Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Preserve, one of Newfoundland’s largest seabird colonies. In season it’s home to 24,000 Northern Gannets and thousands of other seabirds. The nesting cliffs and Bird Rock are an incredible site and one well worth the 2 hour drive. Overnight in St. John’s.
Day 10
Depart for home.
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