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NEWFOUNDLAND
& LABRADOR ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Newfoundland and Labrador
Fogo Island Inn
Newfoundland ' s Fogo Island Inn sits on an island , off an island , at one of the four corners of the earth . Commissioned by the Shorefast Foundation and designed by Newfoundland-born architect Todd Saunders , the inn has quickly garnered an international reputation for exceptional , embodied , place-specific hospitality and bold , thoughtful , humanistic and contemporary design .
Situated along Iceberg Alley , all 29 one-of-a-kind guest suites feature dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the wildest and most powerful ocean on the planet . Most suites have a wood-burning fireplace stove ; all are furnished with quiet luxuries and handmade furniture and quilts – a stimulating relief from the numbing uniformity of modern times . The island ’ s still-wild world has caribou to track , hills of berries to forage , nature trails to explore and birds and sea life to behold . The awardwinning inn is a community asset – 100 per cent of operating surpluses are reinvested into the community .
Package includes : two nights of accommodation , all meals and a half day Fogo Island orientation excursion with a local Community Host . Transfer rates between Fogo Island and Gander International Airport are available upon request .
From $ 1,675 Unique Lodge
Tuckamore Lodge Marble Mountain Resort
Tuckamore Lodge is situated just outside the coastal community of Main Brook , near St . Anthony , along the Viking Trail in Newfoundland .
This charming lodge featuring Scandinavian-style accommodations in the heart of the Newfoundland wilderness is coupled with some of the highest quality outdoor experiences in Atlantic Canada . Enjoy the morning song of birds , the frantic activity of squirrels and maybe observe a moose or two grazing on the fresh green grass . There are eight rooms at Tuckamore Lodge , which are connected to the main cedar lodge . Each room is unique and either configured with two queen beds , one queen and one twin or two twin beds .
Nestled at the base of Marble Mountain is the Marble Villa , Atlantic Canada ' s only on-mountain accommodations . Recently renovated , room types vary from hotelstyle accommodations to 1000-square-foot suite-style condos , complete with a full kitchen , living area and propane fireplace . In winter , enjoy the best skiing and riding east of the Rockies and a vast snowmobile trail network at your doorstep .
In summer , make the Marble Villa your base from which to explore Western Newfoundland . Located in the heart of Humber Valley , you ' re minutes away from great kayaking , hiking , boat tours and one of the highest zip-lines in Canada with Marble Zip Tours .
From $ 219
Unique Lodge
From $ 149
Moderate
Gatherall ' s Puffin & Whale Watch Tour
O ’ Brien ’ s Whale and Bird Tours
The Gatherall family and staff have been welcoming visitors on this exciting and educational puffin and whale watch cruise for over 30 years . The team loves to share the natural and cultural heritage of the area with guests . Each summer , year after year , numerous species of whales , along with puffins and a multitude of other seabird species , return to the rich waters of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve . Occasionally , incredible icebergs arrive just in time to enchant and astound guests .
While the staff , services and equipment have grown from humble beginnings , they strive to remain true to their roots – providing a real experience for all guests .
Newfoundland ' s award-winning boat tour – voted best boat tour by Newfoundlanders . Join the two-hour adventure creating memories that will last a lifetime . Cruise to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve , home to half a million Atlantic puffins and millions of other seabirds . Watch the largest population of humpback whales frolic right before your eyes . Feel the chill as you sail past towering 10,000-year-old icebergs . The guides have been offering professional tours to visitors and locals alike for over 30 years . Ride in comfort on the new custom-built , stable vessel featuring a fullyenclosed heated cabin with panoramic viewing . Daily tours May – September . Group rates , private charters and customized packages are available . Features : shuttle service , Sailor ' s Galley Restaurant and gift shop .
From $ 59
From $ 60
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. Prices do not include applicable taxes .