If you’re doing a road trip across Newfoundland, you’ll end up driving through the forested central part of the island. And since Highway 1 is the only route from east to west, you’ll go through Grand Falls-Windsor. I visited as part of a Newfoundland road trip, so here’s why I think you should slow down …
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Over twenty years ago, I went to Newfoundland for the first time. It was a fly-by-seat-of-my-pants trip with no set plans, so we ended up spending two and a half days on the Great Northern Peninsula, mostly to visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. That wasn’t enough time, so I vowed to come back! …
I’ve been to the Gros Morne area of Newfoundland three times: in June, August, and most recently, in late September and early October. Before my fall visit, it hadn’t occurred to me to visit at that time of year. I was missing out! Fall in Western Newfoundland is gorgeous. Unlike many other areas of Newfoundland, …
Newfoundland is one of my favourite places in the world and after three trips there, I’d say it’s my second favourite Canadian province (behind my home province of British Columbia). If you’re planning a trip, my list of things to do in Newfoundland is a great way to get started. Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s …
Canada is a big country with fantastic scenery. Thankfully, there are tons of cute small towns in Canada for outdoor adventures. I asked fellow travel writers to recommend their favourite Canadian towns for hiking, kayaking, beaches, mountain biking, skiing, and more. In this post, you’ll find personal recommendations for 22 small towns across Canada along …
If you think of National Parks in Canada, you probably think of the famous National Parks in Canada’s Rocky Mountains near Banff. And yes, the mountain parks are spectacular. But… Canada is a REALLY big country with a REALLY varied landscape. And we have dozens of National Parks spread all the way from sea to …