Newfoundland and Nova Scotia

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Hello everyone, 

 I have just returned from Canada, well to be more specific, Newfoundland, this has to be one of my favourite places to visit, the land is so natural the scenery beautiful but most of all the people are amazing, so friendly. This trip started with a flight from London to Halifax in Nova Scotia,  3 nights in this interesting maritime city, with visits to the beautiful Peggys Cove and Lunenburg. We travelled to Sydney (Nova Scotia), through Pictou, to view the Hector, the old ship that brought the Scottish immigrants to Canada, the onwards to the Canso Causeway and through Cape Breton and the great waters of the Bras d'or Lake. The following day we sailed to Newfoundland, and continued the journey to Corner Brook, a lovely, but all to short a stay, at the Glynmill Hotel. The next day it was off to make the journey to St Anthony, situated at the top of the Northern Peninsula, by way of Gros Morne Park. In the evening we took a boat ride out into Iceberg Alley (okay no icebergs) .... with the hope of catching sight of some whales ... none to be found but we did see some dolphins, and a sea cave, great night with .. Northland Discovery Tours, Paul Allcock does a grand job. Vikings are the order of the day when we visit the Viking site at Lanse aux Meadows. Re tracing our steps southbound we visit Port aux Choix, and also the Salmon Interpretive Centre at Torrent River, great afternoon here a worthwhile stop, later we arrived in Rocky Harbour for a couple of nights, great sunsets here. A visit to the Marine Centre at Norris Point and the Lobster Head Lighthouse filled the morning, a homemade seafood chowder and a moose burger for lunch, delicious. Last day in Gros Morne  starts with a wonderful cruise on Bonne Bay, thanks to Wayne, Reg and the boys for a great morning and the entertainment. The next day we made a visit to the Boethuk Centre at Boyds Cove, this gave an insight into the way of life of the native people. Later we made a visit to Twillingate, and the Twillingate Museum. We arrived in Gander .. in torrential rain .. and made our way to the airport .... for visit, Gander has such a great display of information boards all relating to flight, well worth a visit. Overnight at Sinbads ... very friendly staff .. thanks Marie. Excellent restaurant, some great food on the menu. Next day we travelled to Bona Vista with a morning stop at the Terra Nova Park. In Bona Vista we travelled to the lighthouse, and then stopped by the Matthew Legacy, as this is where John Cabot landed in 1492  and declared the New Found Land for England. The afternoon stop was at Trinity, a delightful old town. Our final travelling day took us to St John's the Capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, first stop was at the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear. In the afternoon we had a guided tour of St John's. The following day was free until early evening before departure for the airport and the direct flight back to London Heathrow with Air Canada. 
What a great couple of weeks, to sum it all up Newfoundland is a barren, bleak but beautiful place to visit, get away from the cities and travel through small communities, you get to appreciate the life of the people and their customs.  Enjoy this adventure with Titan Travel. 
http://www.titantravel.co.uk/north-america/canada/atlantic-canada/newfoundland-and-nova-scotia.aspx?duration=15&

Here are a selection of photos from the tour. 

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