The Newfoundland coast is rocky and robust in colour, with rocks looking like displaced puzzle pieces which had been placed haphazardly around, dotting the landscape. Between zodiac cruising and kayaking along the coast, bald eagles drift lazily overhead searching out the fish beneath you. Sometimes referred to as the “Jurassic Park” of Newfoundland, our sea caves offer the chance to get up close and personal with these geological wonders. 10,000 years is a long time. But it’s the amount of time it takes to form the icebergs that are brought to Newfoundland each spring. Get a first-hand glimpse of these majestic bergs and see just how magnificent they are. As you approach each iceberg you can see every striation, each line and crack tells a story of the bergs personal history. It snaps, crackles, and pops like a bowl of cereal. It dawns on you that this piece of ice is alive, but not for much longer. Soon, it will have all melted away in the open ocean, beyond the eyes of humanity. From the Zodiac the skipper fetches a piece of the iceberg. “To cool your drink later!” he laughs.
Join Ocean Quest Adventures on our exploratory adventures of Newfoundland with resident Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Rick Stanley (owner/operator, Ocean Quest) and John Olivero (chief happiness officer).
2023 Adventures
Newfoundland
Consummate Explorer Package — May
Departing:
May 20, 2023
Join Rick and Johnny O, Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and expedition leaders, on the Consummate Explorer package with Ocean Quest Adventures. Staged at Ocean Quest Lodge, guests are immersed in a week full of activities, culture, true Newfoundland hospitality and the highlights of Newfoundland coastal living. The trip starts with an Ocean Safari which may include icebergs, whales, cod fishing and dinner prepared by a local chef, and progresses to include kayaking, a local tour to either the world famous Bell Island Mines or the South Dildo Whaling & Sealing Museum, local musical entertainment and snorkelling. At the end of each fun filled day, we regroup at Ocean Quest Lodge to debrief, share stories and revel in the joy of Newfoundland’s musical entertainment.
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Newfoundland
Consummate Explorer Package — July
Departing:
July 15, 2023
Join Rick and Johnny O, Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and expedition leaders, on the Consummate Explorer package with Ocean Quest Adventures. Staged at Ocean Quest Lodge, guests are immersed in a week full of activities, culture, true Newfoundland hospitality and the highlights of Newfoundland coastal living. The trip starts with an Ocean Safari which may include icebergs, whales, cod fishing and dinner prepared by a local chef, and progresses to include kayaking, a local tour to either the world famous Bell Island Mines or the South Dildo Whaling & Sealing Museum, local musical entertainment and snorkelling. At the end of each fun filled day, we regroup at Ocean Quest Lodge to debrief, share stories and revel in the joy of Newfoundland’s musical entertainment.
Meet your RCGS Travel Ambassador.
Photo: Ocean Quest Adventures
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