A visit to Newfoundland is not just a vacation it’s an expedition experience that will draw your family in and make you a lifelong Newfie.
Maybe it’s the things totally unique to the area, like bakeapples, and the stunning time ravaged landscapes, but mostly I think it’s the people.
They aren’t overtly friendly. but I was very surprised at how many times people would see our license plate and strike up a friendly conversation. And they don’t just talk about the weather.
Most locals are travelers themselves either because of work or visiting family, so chances are they know a thing or two about where you’re from. We’ve talked American politics, the Sopranos, and as far away as we got, someone always seemed to remember another traveler who passed through that was from our home state.
I guess that’s how it is when you live in a place where tourist are adventure travelers and not thrill seekers, but don’t get the idea that this is a mellow spot. There’s nothing like being at the end of to world.
Getting there is part of the fun so forget planes and don’t bypass the overnight ferry ride from North Sydney Nova Scotia to Argentia if you have kids. They love the thrill of an open water voyage on what seems like a glamorized cargo ship.
On board facilities come in variety from four bunk cabins to recliner seats, to open berths which served our family well, and provided an authentic expedition feel.
As rustic as that sounds, on the main deck there’s a movie theater, cafeteria, and lounge with live entertainment, and while the kids weren’t allowed in the bar area we (adults) could still enjoy a beer and listen to the local band from the couch lined isles.
By morning we were at port. While we checked out the visitor center on our way to Cape St. Mary’s the kids took delight in examining giant ground slugs in the grass. You can’t miss them.
If you’re not used to coastal fog, the shores of Newfoundland will astound you. When we arrived at Cape St, Mary’s Ecological Center we were baffled. All we could see was a parking lot, a barely visible path, and dense fog. We started hiking up the path when what we were looking for came into view. The Eco Center was only twenty paces from the car.
The ranger warned us to stick to the path, but didn’t say why. So, we took the hike that reminded me of the Scottish Moors especially when a herd of sheep appeared in the mist.
The fog actually turned out to be a blessing because of my fear of heights.
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