Newfoundland & Labrador's Battle Harbour and Great Northern Peninsula

DAY1: June 29, 2024
Halifax NS to Port-aux-Basques NL
Meet your Atlantic Tours Tour Director and driver as you begin your Newfoundland & Labrador adventure! In North Sydney, board a relaxing overnight Marine Atlantic ferry to Port-aux-Basques – your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. (Dinner)

Note: The Marine Atlantic Ferry schedule changes yearly. As such, a day crossing may be necessary.

DAY 2: June 30, 2024
Port-aux-Basques NL to Rocky Harbour NL
From Port-aux-Basques, drive through the Codroy Valley and Corner Brook as you make your way towards Gros Morne National Park. Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches across over 400,000 acres of western Newfoundland as part of the towering Long Range Mountains. Encircled by tiny seaside communities, and encompassing forests, freshwater fjords, bogs, barren lowlands, striking cliffs and shorelines, this area is also world-renowned for its complex geology. It was here that geologists proved the theory of plate tectonics. Visit Lobster Cove Lighthouse which has marked the marine approach to Rocky Harbour and the entrance of Bonne Bay since 1897. Spend two nights in Rocky Harbour, in the heart of the national park. (Breakfast, Dinner)

*Start of trip for those joining from Corner Brook

 
DAY 3: July 1, 2024
Gros Morne Touring
Further explore Gros Morne National Park, a visual wonder that is sure to take your breath away. Experience Gros Morne from Bonne Bay on a boat cruise. Live commentary throughout the tour highlights the geological wonders, the rich cultural history and the diversity of this fascinating bay, situated in the heart of the Park. Time permitting, the Bonne Bay Marine Station provides a chance to see some of the marine plants and animals living in Bonne Bay. Visit The Tablelands: this mountain of flat-topped rock of a kind usually found only deep in the earth’s mantle is a truly awe-inspiring sight. (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4: July 2, 2024
Rocky Harbour NL to St. Anthony NL
Travel up the Great Northern Peninsula to St. Anthony. See where the Vikings once had a settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. The reconstructions of three Norse buildings are the focal point of this archaeological site, the earliest known European settlement in the New World. Exhibits highlight the Viking Lifestyle, artifacts and the archaeological discovery of the site. Learn about the legacy of medical missionary Sir Wilfred Grenfell in St. Anthony. (Breakfast, Dinner)


DAY 5: July 3, 2024
St. Anthony NL to Battle Harbour NL
Travel to St. Barbe to board the ferry to Blanc Sablon. After the crossing, continue to Labrador - Canada’s Last Frontier - and travel to Battle Harbour, a living commemoration of the life and society created there by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Situated on a small, near-shore island, Battle Harbour was for two centuries the economic and social center of the southeastern Labrador coast. Today it is one of the most magical tourist destinations to be found anywhere. Restoration - not rebuilding - is the hallmark of Battle Harbour. Enter a time warp when you step on the dock at Battle Harbour. Your comfortably restored accommodations at Battle Harbour Heritage Properties offer fabulous views of the island. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 6: July 4, 2024
Battle Harbour Experience
This morning, take a guided walking tour of the settlement and learn the fascinating history of Battle Harbour from your host who was born and raised in Battle Harbour. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the waters around the Battle Islands. Cruise along the rugged coastline to view a number of smaller fishing villages still active today. Enrich your experience at Battle Harbour by observing the neighbouring communities etched back in time, living a life similar to the island’s forefathers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7: July 5, 2024
Battle Harbour NL to L’Anse au Clair NL
Say farewell to Battle Harbour as you return to Labrador’s mainland. Visit Red Bay National Historic Site, a former Basque whaling station and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also stop at Point Amour Lighthouse. Standing 33 meters above the Labrador Straits, the lighthouse is the tallest in Atlantic Canada and the second highest in the country. Spend a third night in Labrador, this time in L’Anse au Clair. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 8: July 6, 2024
L’Anse au Clair NL to Port au Choix NL
Return to the island of Newfoundland today. In Torrent River, learn about the province’s most successful salmon enhancement project at the Salmon Interpretation Centre and Fishway. Drawn to its rich marine resources, the area has been a crossroads to Indigenous and European cultures for over 5500 years. Visit Port au Choix National Historic Site to learn more. Overnight in the small fishing community of Port au Choix. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 9: July 7, 2024
Port au Choix NL to North Sydney NS
Venture on to Deer Lake for a visit to the Newfoundland Insectarium, a world-class attraction featuring thousands of live and mounted insects, arachnids, and arthropods from around the world. Enjoy a beautiful indoor garden filled with live tropical butterflies. Afterwards, it’s off to Port aux Basques to board a relaxing overnight Marine Atlantic ferry to North Sydney – your port of entry for the province of Nova Scotia.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

*End of trip for those who joined from Corner Brook

Note: The Marine Atlantic Ferry schedule changes yearly. As such, a day crossing may be necessary.

DAY 10: July 8, 2024
North Sydney NS to Halifax NS
This morning, arrive in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Return to Halifax today, taking with you fond memories of this truly one of a kind experience! (Breakfast)

Please Note: Our tours require easy to moderate levels of activity. Guests should be able to walk unassisted and be able to do flights of stairs.