NEWFOUNDLAND HOLIDAY!

This topic was created by KELVIN (kelvin.colclough@virgin.net)
[Fri 30 April, 9:27 Tasmanian Standard Time]

WE ARE GOING OVER TO NEWFOUNDLAND IN JULY & ARE LOOKING FOR
ADVICE ON WHAT IS A "MUST SEE OR DO"
CAN YOU HELP?
KELVIN

[There are 8 posts - the latest was added on Wed 19 May, 19:31]

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  1. Newfoundland Added by: fox
    [Timestamp: Fri 30 April, 16:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Gros Morne National Park is excellent. Twillingate (all the
    way up north) is a nice town, with a beach or sorts, and
    iceberg tours. There is some whale-watching as well.
    St. John's is a good place to go as well. Newfoundland is
    a great place to drive!! Smooth roads, no traffic, nice
    scenery. Have fun!!



  2. Friendly Added by: jim
    [Timestamp: Sat 1 May, 23:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Newfoundland is by far the friendliest place on Earth. Just meeting the people is the highlight of any trip there. Just talk to strangers, and they will keep you busy and entertained.
    Don't expect much in the line of beaches. In Newfoundland, a beach is a place where the rocks are smaller than bricks. It is unlikely you wil see a day that is warm and calm enough that you will want to be at a beach.



  3. Great Place Added by: Nausikaa
    [Timestamp: Sun 2 May, 2:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Two things we really enjoyed-- the archaeological site of
    the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows. The ferry
    which goes along the south coast of Newfoundland, east from
    Port au Basque to Burgeo. There's a bus going north from
    Burgeo. Bring a camera. The painted houses reflected in the
    "tickles" (inlets) are a photographer's dream. One word of
    caution-- if you find yourself in a Chinese-Canadian
    restaurant, give the sweet-and-sour cod fish balls a miss.



  4. Be prepared for anything Added by: Bren
    [Timestamp: Mon 3 May, 13:05 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi there,
    Definitely, as said above, Twillingate and Gros Morne and
    L'Anse Aux Meadows. Keep in mind you are looking at over 10
    hours straight driving just to get from St. John's to
    Cornerbrook. Still these are must sees historically and
    visually. If you have the time see these sights !!!
    Especially convient if you are arriving by ferry. You will
    be much closer to the west coast of the island.
    Any outport is a delight. Tea rooms, small town museums,
    B&Bs abound.
    Many communities have their regatta (boat racing)
    or other named (Salmon, Blueberry etc) festivals in late
    July. These are great occassions. You can travel along and
    plan to arrive just as these festivals begin. The food is a
    great feature of these events.
    We do get warm sunny days but there is almost always a
    breeze. Be ready with rain coat (forget umbrellas, they
    won't survive), shorts, sweater etc. San Francisco claims to
    have discovered the layered look, but I think the Newfies
    were there long before them.
    Enjoy



  5. Ice Berg Watching Added by: Pete
    [Timestamp: Tue 4 May, 17:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Fly into St Johns and rent a car (a tad expensive) and
    drive up into some of the little bays and towns. Take a
    boat out of the harbor and look for ice bergs.
    The people are really nice and you are going to feel a bit
    embarrassed when you have to ask a local person to repeat
    themselves a few times until you get used to their accents.
    I live in Vancouver and if you ask which province in Canada
    has the friendliest people, those who really know will
    answer 'Newfoundland'!
    Have a great trip.
    Pete



  6. newfieland Added by: rj (bosttek@tiac.net)
    [Timestamp: Fri 7 May, 10:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    All the above mentioned places and things to do are great,
    I'd like to add:
    Avalon Peninsula with Cape St.Mary's, Placentia, Witless
    Bay, Cape Spear, Trepassey area, drive around if possible.
    Bonavista Peninsula with Bonavista and Trinity, Lockston
    campground excellent if you there.
    Terra Nova National Park
    Gros Morne: One must hike to the top of Grose Morne,
    splendid views over fjords. Another must do is to hike the
    Tablelands next to Trout River Pond in south of the park,
    get the permit at parks headquarters you'll be very
    rewarded.
    Port Au Choix and it's environs.
    Get ferry from St.Barbe to Blanc Sablon in Quebec for a day
    excursion to the Labrador and visit Red Bay the road ends
    there.
    St.Pierre and Miquelon a part of France in North America
    very interesting, allow 3 days minimum and hike the tip of
    Cap Miquelon also get the zodiac trips to the Langlade.
    Enjoy it!
    rj



  7. Thanks everyone Added by: Toni (craniogirl@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 5:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    It was my intention look for Newfoundland info and here it
    is all ready done for me. Thank you.
    We are arriveing for a few days on June 9, and wonder what
    the fishing is like. I don't mean salt water fishing, but
    spin and fly fishing. St. John's is our base, with rental
    car, so is anything good for wetting a line close to there?
    Feel free to e-mail us with useful stuff and thanks again.
    Toni & John



  8. trout river Added by: katja (katja_pf@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 19:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    As the others had recommend befor me, gros morne ist really
    great. the campground in trout river isn't expensive and
    it's a nice place to stay. and you should go and try the
    fish-restaurant in trout river, it's quite small but the
    food is delicious and you have this wouderful view on the
    beach and the water. katja




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