Newfoundland Cod Fishery is prised for its top quality and taste all over the world, but the activity itself is magical. It’s an opportunity to spend time with friends, see icebergs, puffins, whales, and experience what Newfoundland was founded on.
Get ready for The Atlantic Bubble version two, or what’s being referred to lovingly as Atlantic Bubble 2.0, which is scheduled to open on April 19th, 2021. This means, once again, members of all four of the Atlantic Canada Provinces, consisting of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, will enjoy free and unrestricted travel throughout Atlantic Canada.
If you’re dreaming of a sea breeze, warm water, and sunshine, you’re not the only one. On top of that, there are real biological reasons why you may find yourself craving the same this time of year. Although that trip to your favourite sun and sand destination may be postponed for this winter, you can find much of what you’re looking for right here at home, just a short drive from St. John’s.
Looking for attractions and travel ideas near the Witless Bay Marine Ecological Reserve? With the best newfoundland povincial parks, lighthouses, and World UNESCO sites all within a one hour radius, it’s easy to see that sunrise, experience the oldest fossils on the planet, or take in your favourite activity, be it kayaking, surfing, hiking the east coast trail, checking out the beaches and sandbanks, or enjoying some bubbling bliss in one of the outdoor whale house hot tubs. Whatever you choose, we just want you to be happy.
If you’re a beginner surfer that’s looking to keep catching waves into the winter or a seasoned pro looking to extend the fall surf season, winter surfing is fun, rewarding, and a brand new challenge. In Newfoundland, winter surfing comes with its own special challenges and rewards.
Have you never visited the Cape St. Mary’s Newfoundland Ecological Reserve? If not, take out a pen or pencil right now and add it to your bucket list. Top on the agenda of any birder and nature enthusiast visiting Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, the highlight of any visit to the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve is walking to Bird Rock.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Canada’s Atlantic Bubble which includes Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, you can enjoy restriction-free travel between these four Atlantic Canadian Provinces.
The Tinker’s Point Path on the East Coast Trail also doubles as one of the best Whale Watching from Land venues along Newfoundland’s Southern Shore and Southern Avalon Peninsula.
Places like Whale House Guest House in the Witless Bay Marine Ecological Reserve protected zone offer keyless entry and self-check-in to private oceanside suites with private outdoor entrances and hot tubs overlooking humpback whale feeding grounds.
