Encounters With Wildlife

Experience a diverse variety of wildlife during this tour "Encounter with Wildlife" with Tuckamore Lodge.

Photo of a cute Black Bear on the
Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.

Get as close to nature as you dare in this tour of discovery. On this tour you will discover the many varieties of sea birds which inhabit these parts including Puffins, Murres, Kittiwakes and many more.

You will also observe mammals such as moose, foxes, black bears and caribou as they go about their daily lives.

Tour Description:

Day 1
Evening arrival, with a hearty home cooked meal at Tuckamore Lodge. After dinner get settled in then meet Barb and her staff who will introduce you to the week's activities.

Day 2
Travel by boat through eastern Hare Bay to view an ecological reserve where seabirds nest. Along the way, enjoy a feast of blue mussels, which you'll pick from the icy shoals. See whales, icebergs and walk along the rugged shores.
Journey along the meanders of the majestic Salmon River by canoe. Encounter moose grazing on lily pads on the shores of quiet lakes. Paddle by loons as their forlorn cries echo in the timber on the hillside and watch bald eagles soar out of sight.

Day 3
Drive to Conche, passing moose on the roadside, and then board an authentic fishing vessel skippered by an Irish Newfoundlander. He'll take you to Grey Islands for a fantastic day of whale watching and iceberg viewing. You'll visit a seabird colony teeming with puffins, murres and kittiwakes, a combination, which attracts a family of bald eagles. When you're tired of this spectacle, journey on to watch grey seals lounge on sun baked boulders.

Day 4
In the morning, hike to a fossil site to view the wildlife of the past. Ancient marine organisms are preserved in limestone bedrock jutting out of a shrubby meadow. Watch moose traverse the grounds of our ancient ancestors. In the evening, sit in a tree stand and watch black bears, foxes and birds visit a treat of molasses and bread.

Alternatively, travel to the west side of Hare Bay to an abandoned fishing village. Along the way, watch for caribou on the barren headlands and majestic bald eagles which frequent the beaches, looking for the day's meal.

Day 5
Travel to L'Anse aux Meadows to board a recreation of a Viking Gnarr, or ship, and take a tour of the northern tip of Newfoundland. See majestic whales and get your fill of gigantic icebergs.

Day 6
Enjoy a relaxing morning at Tuckamore Lodge on Southwest Pond. Prepare for your journey home and say goodbye to your new found friends.

Price:

CA$1,950 per person (Canadian dollars)
Harmonized Sales and Service Tax (HST) of 13% must be paid to the lodge for all trips with a 6.5% rebate to non-Canadian residents.
Deposits are Non-refundable.