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Legendary Landscapes
About the Trip
July 29–August 7, 2025 | 10 Days
Travel back in time as you walk through stunning landscapes and experience the rich cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. Highlights of this 10-day tour include exploring Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay and a visit to the otherworldly Tablelands. Delve into history at Battle Harbour, a living museum of Labrador’s past. Discover the whaling history of Red Bay, visit the ancient Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows, and savour a Viking feast. Soak up local culture at Port au Choix before your memorable East Coast kitchen party. Return home with a newfound love of Canada’s historic easternmost coast.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Traditional East Coast Kitchen Party
Embrace the beloved East Coast tradition of an authentic kitchen party. Typically held in a neighbour’s kitchen, it’s a celebration of life and friendship and a whole lot of fun! Songs and stories will be shared as guitars, fiddles and voices crowd together to create harmonies that will get your toes tapping. The warmth and energy of East Coast Canadian music mixed with the flavours of local food and drink will become a cherished memory for years to come.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Deer Lake
- 1+1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Deer Lake
- 2-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Cow Head
- 2-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Battle Harbour
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in L’Anse au Clair
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in St. Anthony
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Port au Choix
- 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 8 dinners
- Land transportation via first-class motor coach
- All bridge, ferry and road tolls
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout
- Destination transfers
Legendary Landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador
Activity Level: Moderate. This 10-day tour of Newfoundland and Labrador will introduce you to its ancient history through unforgettable landscapes and cultural experiences.
Day 1
Deer Lake – Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg to Deer Lake. Upon arrival, meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2
Cow Head – Travel through Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the town of Cow Head. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner. (B/D)
Day 3
Cow Head – Enjoy a scenic boat tour on the Bonne Bay fjord. Walk upon the Earth’s exposed mantle at the Tablelands. (B/L/D)
Day 4
Battle Harbour – This morning, travel to Battle Harbour, the economic and social
centre of the southeastern Labrador coast for two centuries. (B/D)
Day 5
Battle Harbour – Take a guided walking tour of the settlement in the morning to learn its fascinating history from a local. In the afternoon, enjoy a two-hour cruise along the rugged coastline. (B/L/D)
Day 6
L’Anse au Clair – Today, ferry to Labrador and visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was once a Basque Whaling Station. Visit Point Amour Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. (B/D)
Day 7
St. Anthony – This morning, ferry back to the mainland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Learn about the Vikings and their history in the area. For dinner tonight, enjoy a unique Viking Feast. (B/D)
Day 8
Port au Choix – Travel to Port au Choix to tour the historic fishing community that has been inhabited for 5,500 years, then visit the Port au Choix National Historic Site. (B/L/D)
Day 9
Deer Lake – Visit the Newfoundland Insectarium, a world-class nature museum. Later today is your Extraordinary Experience, a kitchen party featuring lively East Coast musical entertainment. (B/D)
Day 10
Transfer to the Deer Lake Airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner
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Terms & Conditions
*All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2025. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Deer Lake
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg to Deer Lake. Upon arrival, meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2
Cow Head
Today, travel through Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the town of Cow Head. Check into your accommodations for a two-night stay. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner. (B/D)
Day 3
Cow Head
Discover why Gros Morne National Park is truly one of the highlights of your trip with a scenic boat tour on Bonne Bay. Be on the lookout for bald eagles that frequent the deep waters of the saltwater fjord. Walk upon the Earth’s mantle, normally found far below the planet’s surface, at the Tablelands. The unique scenery today at Gros Morne is unequaled in Atlantic Canada. (B/L/D)
Day 4
Battle Harbour
This morning, travel to St. Barbe and ferry to Blanc Sablon, Que., minutes from Labrador. Continue to Mary’s Harbour and ferry to Battle Harbour, a living commemoration of the life and society of Labradorians during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Situated on a small, near-shore island, Battle Harbour was the economic and social centre of the southeastern Labrador coast for two centuries. Today, it is one of the most magical destinations to be found anywhere and it is your home for the next two nights. (B/D)
Day 5
Battle Harbour
This morning, take a guided walking tour of the settlement and learn the fascinating history from a local who was born and raised on the island. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely two-hour cruise along the rugged coastline to view several smaller fishing villages still active today. (B/L/D)
Day 6
L’Anse au Clair
Today, ferry to Labrador and visit the Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was once a Basque Whaling Station. On the way to L’Anse au Clair, visit Point Amour Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. (B/D)
Day 7
St. Anthony
This morning, ferry back to the mainland and travel to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Learn about the Vikings and their history in the area dating back 1,000 years. For dinner tonight, enjoy a unique Viking Feast to fully immerse yourself in the Viking heritage. (B/D)
Day 8
Port au Choix
Travel from St. Anthony to Port au Choix to tour the historic fishing community. The Port au Choix Peninsula juts slightly out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Newfoundland’s northwest coast and has been inhabited for 5,500 years. Visit the Port au Choix National Historic Site to learn about the culture and history before heading to your hotel for the evening. (B/L/D)
Day 9
Deer Lake
Travel to Deer Lake today to enjoy your final day in Newfoundland. Your first stop of the day is the Newfoundland Insectarium, a world-class nature museum featuring a butterfly garden. Later today is your Extraordinary Experience, a farewell dinner and a kitchen party featuring lively East Coast musical entertainment. (B/D)
Day 10
Say goodbye to your tour director as you transfer to the Deer Lake Airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner