Six Bays of Newfoundland

The 7-night Six Bays of Newfoundland Cruise offers expansive views of largely untamed wilderness filled with abundant wildlife, magnificent coastal scenery, and a proud, hardy people. Explore the historic old seaport and capital of St. John's. While in Corner Brook, discover Gros Morne National Park, a World Heritage Site, with its fjords, mountains and spectacular ocean scenery; it offers unexcelled opportunities for sightseeing. Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve is one of the best and most accessible places in the world to see nesting seabirds, all of which can be approached on foot, as close as 32 feet away. Known as the Gateway to Newfoundland, Port Aux Basques has a rich history; this was a fishing station for the French, Portuguese, and Basques as early as the 16th century. For railroad enthusiasts, the Port Aux Basques Railway Heritage Centre offers displays of various rail cars with diesel engines recalling the story of the Newfoundland railway. Stroll the narrow streets and quaint shops of charming St. Pierre on a tiny archipelago that is still governed by France. Travel back in time with a visit to the Musée Heritage, where more than a century of island life is re-created for you. For a truly astonishing experience of the isolation and sheer beauty François has to offer, visit the Friar, a 680-foot rock projection that provides a bird's eye view of Francois and Chaleur Bay. As you set out in search of these splendid works of man and nature, immerse yourself in the wonderful culture unique to this part of the world.

Itinerary

St. John’s, Newfoundland
St. John's, the oldest city in North America, was settled by Irish and English immigrants who profited from the area's rich fishing waters. St. John's offers an enticing combination of old world charm, unique architectural, historical and natural attractions, and is located in close proximity to spectacular coastlines, historic villages and a diverse selection of wildlife. In St. John's visit Signal Hill National Historic Site. Here is celebrated the rich communications and military history of Signal Hill and it sits amidst a spectacular view of St. John's and the sea.

Cape St. Mary’s, Newfoundland
The grassy cliffs of Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve is one of the best and most accessible places in the world to see nesting seabirds, and the only one that can be approached on foot. It is one of Newfoundland's and Labrador's major seabird colonies. What makes it so spectacular, however, is that all these birds can be seen from land, as close as 32 feet away. Cape St. Mary's is also known as one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world. You can stand on the cliffs and gaze down on whales as they lazily cruise the shoreline to search for food.

St. Pierre & Miquelon, France
St. Pierre is a tiny piece of Europe, close to St. John’s Newfoundland, where French Culture can be experienced on a small scale. Saint-Pierre & Miquelon is France's oldest remaining overseas territory. As well, it is France's closest and smallest territory. Explore the lovely and charming French community. Every spring, whales migrating to Greenland are visible off the coasts of Miquelon and St. Pierre. Wildlife is most abundant on this island and its counterpart to the south, the island of Langlade.

Port aux Basques and Codroy, NF
Known as the Gateway to Newfoundland, Port Aux Basques has a rich history; this was a fishing station for the French, Portuguese and Basques as early as the 16th century. More than just a relay station for the ferry, it has both traditional architectural beauty and natural wonders. Nearby in the Codroy Valley, the Grand Codroy River plays host to the greatest variety of birds in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Thousands of migratory birds make the area their home during the spring and fall migration period.

Corner Brook, Newfoundland
The town of Corner Brook is located 25 miles inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Bay of Islands and is nestled among the Long Range Mountains, which are a continuation of the Appalachian Mountain belt. The meeting of the surrounding mountains with the salty ocean waters creates a varied and fascinating landscape sprinkled with offshore islands, fjords and forested areas. The historical heritage of Corner Brook can be experienced with a visit to the Railway Society of Newfoundland Historic Train Site or the excellent Corner Brook Museum.

Francois, Newfoundland
When entering Francois harbor by boat, visitors are first greeted by one of the few remaining manned light stations in Newfoundland. Once past the light, visitors are astounded by the narrow opening leading into the steep-walled rocky fjord that is Francois. For a truly astonishing experience of the isolation and sheer beauty Francois has to offer, a visit to the Friar makes your trip one to remember. The Friar is a 680-foot rock projection that provides a bird's eye view of Francois and Chaleur Bay.

St. John’s, Newfoundland

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