Gros Morne National Park is a place of breathtaking, rugged landscapes and endless adventure. Located on Newfoundland’s west coast, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a paradise for hikers, wildlife lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re trekking through ancient fjords, summiting Gros Morne Mountain, or exploring coastal fishing villages, there’s no shortage of ways to…
The wild and rugged coast of Western Newfoundland is full of awe-inspiring experiences, and the charming city of Corner Brook is the perfect gateway to adventure. Whether you’re hiking scenic trails, zip-lining over waterfalls, or indulging in local cuisine, there’s no shortage of things to do in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Nestled between the Long Range…
Fossil hunting is a great activity at any age, and Newfoundland is the perfect place to do it. The thrill of discovery is made even more magical with a little fossil knowledge. Some basic skills in fossil identification can help you to picture what the area used to look like millions of years ago, and better understand the amazing creatures that ruled at the time.
Hiking the Tablelands of Gros Morne National Park is a truly unique experience. These rocks are hard to find on the Earth’s surface, so if you’re visiting Newfoundland this is a stop not to be missed!
What is Western Brook Pond? Western Brook Pond is the jewel of the national park, and a big reason UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 1987 – for the park’s “exceptional natural beauty” and “outstanding examples representing major stages of earth’s history”. It’s a 17 km long glacier-cut lake winding its way through…
Truth be told, there is no ULTIMATE kayak weekend in Gros Morne, because really, there are way too many great places to paddle in Gros Morne. This past weekend of kayaking however, was absolutely stellar. We pulled in to St. Pauls (at the wharf to the right of the big bridge on the highway –…
Another successful multiday trek on the Long Range Traverse. Kate and Ashlee from New York State were visiting Western Newfoundland and wanted to do the trek and have the support and knowledge of a local guide. Below is our route plan, packing list and day by day as it happened trip report. With warm weather…
How to enjoy Great Coffee in Newfoundland is a topic I have been wanting to post about for some time. As a local guide, coffee is one of those important items people literally crave and when you can only deliver bog water mother parkers from the local gas station, it makes for a tough day….
The ‘pinnacle’ of backcountry skiing in Western Newfoundland is Southwest Gulch in Gros Morne National Park. Skiing in this area is mostly done over a series of days while staying at the cabin located there, but ambitious skiers or snowboarders with full touring set ups can make a big day of the area. This place…
A Local’s Guide to December in Newfoundland is here to help you stay active this month! It can be hard to keep playing outside now since the weather is less than ideal and the days are short. It’s important though to keep active outside in December so you allow your body time to adapt to…