Newfoundland - Discover the Charm

DAY 1 – July 3, 2025
Flight to Deer Lake/Corner Brook, NL

Our BST Vacations begins today at Pearson International Airport. Our representative will meet you and assist with your check-in for your flight to Deer Lake, on the beautiful west coast of Newfoundland. Upon arrival in Deer Lake, you will meet your Tour Manager before we transfer to Corner Brook. This evening we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner and Screech In. (D)

DAY 2 – July 4, 2025
Gros Morne National Park/Cow Head

Today we see the highlights of Corner Brook, before we head to Marble Mountain and the NL Heritage Tree, a 500-year-old cedar tree carved as a totem pole with 50 images of historic people, scenes, icons, events of Newfoundland and Labrador from prehistoric times to modern day. We continue our discovery and head north into Gros Morne National Park. While in Gros Morne we take a boat cruise on Bonne Bay and visit the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse as we overnight in Cow Head for 2 nights. (B)

DAY 3 – July 5, 2025
Gros Morne National Park

Our journey today takes us back into Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which encompasses almost 700 square miles in the Long Range Mountains on Newfoundland’s western coast. The park is home to some of the province’s most beautiful scenery. Wildlife, including moose, fox, snowshoe hare, woodland caribou, black bear, and beavers are sometimes spotted in the park. Gros Morne has varied soil types and bedrock and a wide range of elevations which is responsible for everything from tundra-like vegetation to tuckamore, which is dense, compact, wind-shaped and stunted balsam fir and spruce. Tonight, we enjoy a performance at Theatre Newfoundland Labrador. (B, D)

DAY 4 – July 6, 2025
Gander

Today we begin our eastward journey across the island. We visit the Newfoundland Insectarium and Butterfly Garden. This world-class nature museum features thousands of live and mounted insects from around the world and a greenhouse garden where butterflies fly freely. Our next stop is the Mary March Provincial Museum honoring indigenous peoples of central Newfoundland. Continue to check into our accommodation in Gander where we stay for the next two nights. (B)

DAY 5 – July 7, 2025
Twillingate/Gander

Today we'll travel to the coast, where true Newfoundland lifestyle and culture are found in the many fishing villages along our route. Lunch is included today, along with a local theatre that will provide some insight into Newfoundland’s history, followed by a visit to the Long Point Lighthouse. Then on to the "Road to the Isles, passing by such places as "Virgin Arm", "Herring Neck", and on to Twillingate. This afternoon, a stop at Boyds Cove and a visit to the Beothuk Interpretation Centre. Return to Gander. (B,L)

DAY 6 - July 8, 2025
Terra Nova National Park, Bonavista Peninsula & Clarenville, Newfoundland

Our early departure this morning takes us into Terra Nova National Park the most easterly of Canada's national parks. Then we begin our exploration of the Bonavista Peninsula. Lunch included today in historic Trinity. We visit Cape Bonavista, the Bonavista Lighthouse, and the Ryan Premises before continuing to Clarenville for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 - July 9, 2025
Cruise to Bird Island Sanctuary, Cape Spear & St. John’s, Newfoundland

Departing from Clarenville this morning, we make our way to Bay Bulls where we board the nature cruise that takes us to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to the largest Atlantic puffin colony in North America. Other seabirds we may see include kittiwakes and murres. Sometimes whales are also spotted in these waters. Lunch is included before we depart for Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America. We continue into St. John’s where we spend the next two nights at the Jag Hotel St. John’s. (B, L)

DAY 8 - July 10, 2025
Tour St. John's and Signal Hill

This morning we enjoy a city tour of St. John’s, one of the oldest cities in North America. We drive up Signal Hill where we have a magnificent view of the city of St. John’s and its harbour. We will also visit the Rooms, a cultural museum of exhibits showcasing the story of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Balance of the afternoon is free for you to explore more of St. John’s on your own. This evening join us for a Farewell Dinner. (B, D)

DAY 9 - July 11, 2025
Home

This morning we make our way to St. John’s Airport for our flight back to Toronto. We hope that you have enjoyed your tour to Newfoundland with Carefree Journeys/Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd. and we look forward to seeing you again soon. (B)

COST INCLUDES:

• Flights from Toronto to Deer Lake and St. John's to Toronto
• Airline baggage fee for one checked suitcase per person (subject to maximum weight and dimensions restrictions)
• 8 nights accommodation in Newfoundland
• Baggage handling for one large suitcase per person at hotels
• Transportation on tour by motor coach
• 8 Breakfasts (B)
• 3 Lunches (L)
• 4 Dinners (D)
• Sightseeing in Gros Morne National Park
• Newfie Screech In
• Theatre performance at Theatre Newfoundland Labrador
• Boat Tour on Bonne Bay (weather permitting)
• Admission to Newfoundland Insectarium & Butterfly Museum
• Admission to Mary March Provincial Museum
• Admission to Beothuk Interpretation Centre
• Twillingate Theatre presentation
• Visit to Terra Nova National Park & Visitor Centre
• Admission to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
• Admission to Ryan Premises
• Visit to Historic Trinity
• Nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (weather permitting)
• Visit to Cape Spear
• City Tour of St. John's
• Visit to Signal Hill
• Admission to The Rooms
• Gratuities to local tour driver and city tour guide
• Services of a local Newfoundland Tour Manager
• Blowes and Stewart Travel Professional Fee

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc. Any meals or items not specified as being included
• Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Out-of-Province Medical Insurance
• New Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond our control
• Any new airline-imposed baggage fees

COST PER PERSON in Canadian Dollars

Twin - $4,359.00
(including taxes and fees of $233.84 & 530.47 HST)

Triple - $3,999.00
(including taxes and fees of $226.97 & $492.35 HST)

Single- $5,299.00
(including taxes and fees of $257.19 & 659.85 HST)

Trip will be led by a native Newfoundlander.

To Confirm Space on the Tour, a non-refundable deposit of $750.00 per person is required at time of booking.

Balance of payment is due April 15, 2025. At the time of booking, we will also require a photocopy of the information page of your passport.

Weather in July will average about 16 degrees celius, so be sure to dress in layers.

Confirmed Hotels*

July 3 The Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook
July 4-6 Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head
July 6-8 Sinbad's Hotel, Gander
July 8 Quality Hotel, Clarenville
July 9-11 Jag Hotel, St. John's

*subject to change

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit amount due is $750.00CAD per person.

The final payment deadline is due in our office on or before the date included on your invoice.

All payments once received are non-refundable. Please refer to insurance sections below.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. E-transfers may be sent to pgraham@bstvacations.ca

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx? ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

Customer acknowledges the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. It remains the customer's responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to a Global Pandemic. To ensure the safety of all guests and employees, suppliers may have mandatory safety protocols in place, and the availability of their services and facilities may be impacted.

Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.