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Situated in the NW Atlantic Ocean, just below Greenland, you will discover the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Known respectively as ?The Rock? and 'The Big Land' we are England?s oldest overseas colony (Ireland excluded) and Canada?s youngest and definitely, by far, coolest province!

Our sensational region was first discovered by the Norse "Vikings" in 1000AD!

But it was Newfoundland's discovery by Italian explorer John Cabot in 1497 that ushered in the beginning of European overseas expansion to North America.

In this respect, our region truly connects the ?Old World to the New?.

Our Province

Our People

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We consider our people to be our greatest asset!

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are known as some of the kindest, most generous and colourful individuals you will ever meet.

With centuries old traditions of welcoming visitors, our warm spirit is renown the world over.

Whether it?s our ocean proximity or our dependency for it, anyone who meets a Newfoundlander and Labradorian is immediately touched by our charm and proud, yet modest demeanour.

Newfoundland and Labrador, in all its splendour, is certain to capture your heart!

It is here you find the enchanting, bustling city of St. John?s, the oldest English-founded city in North America!

It is on these very shores back in 1583 that Sir Humphrey Gilbert laid claim to the island on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I.

The region boasts a thriving arts and entertainment scene and with historical architecture abound, you'll immediately become immersed in the island?s colourful heritage and culture. St. John's

Avalon

The Avalon Peninsula is a region truly steeped in history that strongly reflects 400 years of English and Irish settlement.

On your journey, you will encounter countless archaeological and historic sites.

Places like Ferryland, founded by Lord Baltimore in 1621 and Placentia, Newfoundland?s old French capital, echoing the days when British and French soldiers fought on this very land for continental control.

Stretched out along stunning coastal vistas, here you will find a mystical wonderland.

Gems like whales, seabirds and caribou, ecological reserves, the magnificent East Coast Trail and some of the world?s oldest and rarest marine fossils at Mistaken Point.

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Ferryland

EasternEastern Newfoundland is truly a treasure that will take you through time, myth and legend!

The name ?Bonavista?, for example, means ?Happy View? in Latin and it is said that Italian explorer John Cabot stated these exact words on his deck when he arrived in Bonavista in 1497.

The region maintains countless historical and cultural attractions and expresses a true ?out-port? lifestyle that our island people have long been famous for.

Here you will experience a people and their rich, colourful heritage that, in Trinity

many ways, remains unchanged since they arrived on these shores centuries ago.

Along your journey, you will also discover a seascape of natural wonders and stunning scenery. Quaint islands, endless coastlines and marvellous sandy beaches for you to embrace.

If that is not enough, much of this area also lies within ?Iceberg Alley? and also provides front row seats to numerous different species of whales.

Here sensational opportunities abound for you to get up close and personal with these ocean mammoths.

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New Bonaventure

Central

A breathtakingly beautiful and visually spectacular touring escape that follows, in part, the traditional Beothuck seasonal route between the interior and the coast.

Here, stunning coastlines, gorgeous bays, charming lakes, teeming rivers and fabulous fjords await you!

This region provides a distinct way of life that is based on the sea, as it has continued to be for centuries.

The area offers you spectacular iceberg viewing alongside 5,000 humpback whales that call Notre Dame Bay home.

The region is also composed of complex geology located beneath steep, thickly wooded hills.

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This land was once occupied by many indigenous groups including Dorset Eskimos, Maritime Archaic Indians and the now extinct Beothuck Indians.

During the 19th century, logging and fishing attracted many different nationalities to the area. The indigenous Mikmaq of the region long predates them and continues to be a thriving cultural force.

While visiting this untouched beauty, provincial ferry service

is a popular commute for you to hop-scotch along remote, coastal communities.

With a low population density, the region is your genuine haven for relaxation, escape, cultural enrichment and adventure in a pristine, natural setting.

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Twillingate Islands

Western

Gros Morne

Western Newfoundland presents some of the most sensational sites to explore in the province and all of Canada!

It is an exceptional place that evokes the deepest of emotions and goes beyond all the hype.

The shores are a magnificent kaleidoscope of bays, inlets, jagged headlands and islands.

On your journey, you will also travel over mountain fjords, through forested valleys and meadows of wild flowers and berries.

For the more inquisitive traveller, the area also provides many significant

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archaeological, environmental, geological and historical sites of interest.

Aboriginal peoples from what is now Quebec and Nova Scotia trapped here long before the Europeans arrived.

Famous South Seas explorer, Captain James Cook, also mastered his surveying and cartographic skills along these very coasts during the 1760s.

From the early 18th century onward, fishing has been the economic livelihood. Today, the area remains the cultural hub for French Newfoundland.

A visit to the area is also your step back in time including ancient native burial grounds and a 1,000 year old Viking settlement in L?Anse aux Meadows.

The regions spectacular

topography, bustling arts and cultural scene, rich history and abundance of outdoor adventure activities have long established Western Newfoundland as a pre-eminent travel destination.

Often called 'The Big Land', Labrador is the mainland portion of the province with 300,000  kms sq. (115,830 miles sq.) of pristine wilderness, rugged coastlines and sensational natural beauty.

With majestic mountains, immensely steep rock faces, massive lakes and rivers that flow forever, it is one of the last remaining wilderness bastions on the planet.!

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Adventure tourism thrives in this region with opportunities for you to explore icebergs, whales and unusual plants and geology at every step.

From the majesty of the Torngat Mountains? grey fjord cliffs to the stunning beauty of its endless coastline it is an untamed, dramatic, even ancient land for your discovery.

Here you'll walk in the footsteps of ancient mariners and many indigenous groups who long predated them.

For example, the oldest documented site of prehistoric occupation is situated in

Pinware and dates back over 9,000 years ago.

Today, this wild, desolate land is dotted with coastal settlements inhabited most by descendants of fisherman who settled here more than 200 years ago.

With a proud history and rich heritage, enriching cultural travel also awaits you among three aboriginal groups (Innu, Inuit and Métis).

On your visit here, you will be provided countless opportunities to experience local traditions and immerse yourself in the folklore of Labrador's resilient peoples.

L'Anse-au-Loup

Hopedale

Travel With ConfidenceIn the busy, modern world, the complexity and time constraints of ensuring your ideal holiday, particularly to a relatively unknown, vast region like NL can be daunting and stressful.

The marketplace is also unfortunately inundated with countless travel companies who claim to be ?different?.

You expect, but often do not receive, that remarkable, seamless travel experience.

The ability to find that truly exceptional (your experience) over the generic (travel agencies with repetitive itineraries) is

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increasingly difficult. The bottom line is that you may only get one chance in your life to visit that special destination and nobody wants to waste precious time.

At Experience NL, we showcase only the best our exceptional region has to offer. We have but one goal ? to create that dream NL escape that you'll remember forever!

It is these heart-felt, genuine life experiences that directly mirror our own travel expectations and background.

Our key fulfillment is dedication to a higher quality product. This means getting you to the peoples and places at the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador.

We deliver the concise logistics, individualized attention, creatively crafted itineraries and 24hr support for effortless, valued excursions, peace of mind and optimized travel time.

We understand what goes into an amazing trip, we do vacations the way they should be done!

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Western Brook Pond

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Image Credits Iceberg And Whale, Battle Harbour ? Natalie Lucier

Giant Squid, Glover?s Harbour ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Sharons Nook Tea Room, Grand Bank ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Colourful Homes, St. John's ? Canadian Tourism Commission

La Manche Shoreline - Ernest Ackermann

Fireside Chat, Ferryland ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Fishing,Trinity ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Town Of New Bonaventure ? Robert Hiscock

Golfing, Grand Bank ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Having A Yarn,La Scie ? Outport Museum & Tea Room

Beach Walk, Lumsden ? Andrew DeRoche

Lighthouse, Twillingate Islands ? Zach Bonnell

Back Country Hiking, Gros Morne ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Viking Sit-Down, Norris Point ? Trails Tales Tunes Festival Via Canadian Tourism Commission

Having A Scoff, Raleigh ? Raleigh Historical Village

Kayaking In Nunatsiavut ? Linkum Tours

Point Amour Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism; Barrett & MacKay Photo

Smoke Arctic Char, Hopedale ? Destination Labrador

Town Of Fortune ? Douglas Sprott

Aviation Museum, Gander ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism; Barrett & MacKay Photo

King?s Point Pottery ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Yoga Sunset On Quirpon Lighthouse Inn Helipad ? Linkum Tours

Hiking, Western Brook Pond ? Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Conne River ? John Jeddore

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Contact Matthew or John today to begin planning your remarkable journey!

Packages Starting At$1119

Per person, includes all taxes and fees, 7-nights accommodat ion, 7 day mid-size car rental (unlimited mileage), 2 t ickets to selected events and act ivit ies and authent ic NL dinner for 2.

Airfare not included.

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