Newfoundland and Labrador

July 7 - 19, 2020

Gros Morne

Our comprehensive tour is locally escorted from Deer Lake. Experience spectacular scenery, local songs, fun foods and a first class cultural adventure. Local guides will entertain you with stories and immerse you in the culture and daily life of this ruggedly beautiful province.

Tour Includes: • Home pick up & drop off • 12 nights’ accommodation • McCarthy’s Party local guide in Newfoundland • Entrance fees to National Historic Sites • Ferry crossing to and from Labrador • Water shuttle/tour Bonne Bay (weather permitting) • Sightseeing in Gros Morne Park • Visit to Wilfred Grenfell Mission • Tour to L’Anse Aux Meadows • Tour of Red Bay Basque Whaling Station • Excursions to Twillingate, Trinity & Bonavista • Visit to the Ryan Premises • Tour of Historic St John’s • Excursion to Cape Spear • Whale/Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting) • 12 breakfasts, 8 midday meals, 4 dinners • First class coaches with average group size of 35 • Baggage handling - 1 suitcase per person • All trip planning services • 15% HST Not included but recommended • Return group air flights to Newfoundland which

includes one free checked bag - $960.00

• Tour gratuities for bus driver and local guide are not included. Recommended amounts are $5 per day for guide and $3 per day for bus driver.

Note: Itinerary subject to change based on local conditions.

In cooperation with Square1 Travel 449B 5th St Courtenay, BC V9N 1J7 BC Reg Nbr - 3140-4

Reserve today! Call 250-339-7628

email - hagenson@icloud.com

Willy & Cathie’s Tours Updated Dec 7, 2019

Price per person in CAD: If paying by Cheque or Bank Transfer

Double occupancy $ 4,365.00 Single occupancy $ 5,480.00 If paying by Credit Card

Double occupancy $ 4,500.00 Single occupancy $ 5,650.00

Airfare extra. Prices includes all taxes.

Updated Dec 7, 2019

Itinerary

Day One - Tuesday, July 7, 2020 After home pickup you will spend most of the day travelling with Westjet Airlines to Newfoundland. Your flight will be met at Deer Lake airport on the West Coast by a McCarthy’s Party greeter for the transfer to Corner Brook where you will begin your holiday with McCarthy’s Party. The transfer from Deer Lake Airport to Corner Brook will take about 45 minutes. Overnight Corner Brook.

Day Two - Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Today is mostly a free rest day, until this evening when you will meet your fellow travelers. You can spend your day on the hotel grounds or explore nearby shops, restaurants and attractions outlined in “Early Arrival Info” notes you will be receiving before arrival. This evening a group get together will be held. Overnight Corner Brook. Breakfast.

Day Three - Thursday, July 9, 2020 This morning we take the Viking trail to beautiful Gros Morne National Park. We will travel along some of the most spectacular coastline in North America and visit the National Historic Park at Port au Choix, which interprets the intriguing history and lifestyle of the Maritime Archaic people who lived here over 3000 years ago. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Welcome Dinner.

Day Four - Friday, July 10, 2020 Today we travel the coastline to St. Anthony to visit the home of the famous medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The highlight of this day is our visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at L'Anse aux Meadows, home of Lief the Lucky and the Viking people who settled this area as early as the year 1000 A.D. Overnight Plum Point. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Day Five - Saturday, July 11, 2020 Keep a sharp eye out for whales as we travel across the Straits of Belle Isle to the shores of Labrador. Here we visit the recently discovered Whaling Station founded by the Basques in the early 1500's, and learn about the "modern techniques" used by these whalers and the hardships they endured. Later we visit the tallest lighthouse in the province at L'Anse Amour. Overnight in L'Anse au Clair. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Day Six - Sunday, July 12, 2020 This morning we return to the island and continue to explore the rugged Coastline, stopping to visit The Arches and enjoy an interpretation of the many unique and wonderful geological formations for which Newfoundland is so famous. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Newfoundland dinner. Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Breakfast & Dinner.

Day Seven - Monday, July 13, 2020 This morning we take a boat tour across beautiful Bonne Bay to Woody Point where we spend time in Gros Morne National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit the new Discovery Centre and view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its UNESCO World Heritage status and its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonics'. Overnight Rocky Harbour/Cow Head. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Itinerary

Day Eight - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 This morning we start our trek eastward, officially leaving North America and crossing onto a new geological frontier as we enter King's Point and the beginning of Newfoundland's Oceanic/European plate. A beautiful harbor provides the perfect backdrop for our lunch and an eventful morning of whale interpretation and pottery exhibits. This afternoon we visit the pretty community of Lewisporte, "The Gateway to the North", where we will share our stories of the 911 tragedy with those who welcomed the world into their homes. Overnight Gander. Breakfast, Midday Meal and Dinner

Day Nine - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 This morning we are off on the “Road to the Isles” before travelling across "Tickles and Runs" to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. This is one of Newfoundland's oldest and most interesting fishing communities. We then travel to Terra Nova National Park to view the vistas of Newman Sound. Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Day Ten - Thursday, July 16, 2020 This morning we travel to the historic village of Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America, the gem of the Island. Then it’s out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. We spend the afternoon in Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundreds of years. Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Day Eleven - Friday, July 17, 2020 Today we travel to the Avalon Peninsula to the town of Bay Bulls. From here we take a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve where we view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that nest here in the summer. Witless Bay is also home to many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales in the summer months; so whale sightings are a definite possibility. This afternoon we visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America before heading into St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Overnight St. John's. Breakfast & Midday Meal.

Day Twelve - Saturday, July 18, 2020 This morning we will tour historic St. John's, the oldest city in North America. This trip includes a visit to Cabot Tower and Signal Hill where we can view the famous "Narrows" and admire the architecture of old St. John's. This afternoon is free. This evening we share our farewell dinner. Overnight St. John's. Breakfast and Dinner.

Day Thirteen - Sunday, July 19, 2020 All good things must come to an end and so we bid a fond farewell to our newest yet oldest Province. As you fly homeward it will be with many delightful memories of an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be recalled for years to come. Option to add extra nights in St John’s. Return flights to Comox go via Calgary. Home drop off in the Comox Valley is included. Breakfast & Transfer to St. John’s Airport. Updated Dec 7, 2019

Flight information

Tuesday - July 7, 2020 - Flights from Comox to Deer Lake

WestJet WS 3210 departs Comox at 5:35 arrives Calgary 8:17am

WestJet WS 664 departs Calgary at 11:30 arrives Toronto 5:14pm

WestJet WS 266 departs Toronto at 8:15pm arrives Deer Lake 12:22am

Sunday - July 19, 2020 - Flights from St. John’s to Comox

WestJet WS 265 departs St. John's 8:40am arrives Calgary 11:23am

WestJet WS 3335 departs Calgary 1:20pm arrives Comox 2:13pm

Note - Group airfare is optional. Guests can make their own flight arrangements. Group airfare includes the transfer from Deer Lake to Cornerbrook.

Additional information

What to wear? - The weather in Newfoundland and Labrador is totally unpredictable and therefore we suggest the layered look so you can add or remove as the temperatures dictate. Casual wear is acceptable. You should bring a sweater, an all weather coat or jacket, comfortable walking shoes, your camera and extra batteries. Seat Rotation - Seats on the motor coach will be rotated daily, sometimes twice daily which will give everyone a chance to sit “up front”. Food and Beverages - Most meals are included: however unless specified in the tour itinerary other meals, alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses will by your own responsibility throughout your holiday and are not included.

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In cooperation with Square1 Travel 449B 5th St Courtenay, BC V9N 1J7 BC Reg Nbr - 3140-4

Updated Dec 7, 2019 Willy & Cathie’s Tours

Reserve today! Call 250-339-7628 Email - hagenson@icloud.com

St. John’s Harbour

Terms and Conditions:

Payment for tour - Deposit in the amount of $400.00 is due at the time of booking. Final Payment is due on May 6, 2020. Insurance: Please contact Willy van Kemenade at 250-339-7628 if you would like a Travel Insurance quote. Cancellation penalty on Land Tour: Deposit is non refundable. Name changes are permitted for a fee of $50 per person if you can find someone to take your place. Cancellation penalty from deposit date to May 6, 2020 is $400.00. From May 7 to 30 days prior to departure - 50% non refundable. From 30 days prior to travel date - 100% non-refundable. Payment for flight - WestJet non refundable deposit of $100.00 due at time of booking. Balance is due by May 6, 2020. Cancellation penalty on WestJet Ticket: Ticket is 100% non-refundable as of May 6, 2020. Responsibility: Square1 Travelplus is a vacation organizer only and cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or physical or personal injury of any nature resulting from delays, suppliers, Acts of God or any other force majeure.