Day 2

Today you can visit the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Here you can see Puffins and Murres. You will enjoy a boat tour of the ecological reserves three islands. Often Icebergs and Whales can also be seen here in May and June. Then you can travel to Historic Ferryland where there is an Archaeological dig and Interpretation center for COLONY OF AVALON Established by Lord Baltimore in 1621 it was one of the first settlements on the continent of North America. After this full day of activities you can come back to Holyrood for a comfortable nights rest.

Iceberg Hike © newfoundland pictures

Humpback Tail ©

Day 3

Today you will see Cape St Mary's Seabird Ecological Reserve. Here you will see the most accessible Northern Gannet Colony in the world. There is an interpretation center here and a lighthouse. Next you can visit Castle Hill National Historic Site This is the site of French and English Fortifications. The hill offers a spectacular view of Placentia Bay, the former French capital of Newfoundland. Then back to Holyrood for the night after this full day of touring.

Thousands of Northern Gannets © newfoundland pictures

Flags Flying High atop Castle Hill ©

Day 4

Today you can visit the Baccalieu Island Seabird Ecological Reserve where over six milllion Leach's Storm Petrels nest. The Petrels only come out to feed at night. There are also some Foxes here that feed on the Petrels. Next you can visit Grates Cove Rock Walls National Historic Site where there are hundreds of Rock walls scattered about the landscape. A great place for a picnic lunch.

Snowy Owl newfoundland pictures

Bald Eagle

Day 5

There are so much Nature, Wildlife, and Historic places to visit in this area, an extra day or week of activities to keep your family busy from dawn til dusk is easy to plan.