In 2001 Newfoundland and Labrador joined together to
form one province. Both territories came with rich historical backgrounds
and with strong senses of identity. The Vikings first reached Newfoundland
over 1000 years ago, their original settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows
is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a fantastic insight into
their way of life. John Cabot, the English explorer did not set foot
in Newfoundland for a further 500 years; today most of the natives of
the region can still trace their ancestry back to the UK and Ireland.
A wild and remote province, much of the land is still wilderness. Visit
Gros Morne National Park in Western Newfoundland, also a UNESCO World
Heritage site, to see moose and caribou roaming the land, towering waterfalls
and pods of Humpback Whales passing by.
Coastal Cruise Vessel
Polar Star
Built in Finland, the Polar Star underwent
complete refurbishment in 2000. An expedition vessel, the Polar Star
is well designed for travel in the remote parts of the world. All cabins
have an outside view, there is a library, bar and guest lounge. Shore
excursions are made by zodiac boats; naturalist guides are on hand to
identify the passing wildlife.
Canada is all about the great outdoors. Explore the Rocky Mountains
and experience great wildlife in dramatic wilderness locations.
Eastern Canada is beautiful during the autumnal months, head north
to Churchill in October for the mysterious Northern Lights and the
ever inquisitive Polar Bear.
