Arrive at the Deer Lake airport in the afternoon and enjoy the one hour drive through cabin country and mountains to Gros Morne National Park. An orientation of the week is followed by a welcome dinner at the beachfront property in Norris Point. Stay at a comfortable hostel accommodations in Rocky Harbour all week.

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The day starts with an hour drive to the south side of the park. We will visit the Discovery Centre to learn about the geology in Gros Morne National Park and view The Middle River Exhibition, a Mi’kmaq story based on the traditions of the Miawpukek First Nation. After we will explore the Tablelands, an eerie landscape of mantle rock that once lay beneath the ancient Iapetus Ocean. From a geological and natural history perspective, it is one of the main reasons why Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon holds a couple options; either hiking the Lookout Trail, in the picturesque waterfront town of Woody Point. Tablelands Trail Distance: 4 km return (2 mi) easy to moderate Lookout Hills Trail Distance: 5 km (3 mi) hike up to a 400 m (1200 ft) elevation Hiking time: 2 - 3 hours Terrain/Elevation: Steep/70-405 m (240 - 1215 ft)

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In the morning, meet in Norris Point for a sea kayaking adventure on Bonne Bay. The sheltered fjord of Bonne Bay extends over 20 km (12.5 mi) inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Some of the best views of Gros Morne Mountain and the Tablelands are seen from the bay and its home to a host of wildlife and marine organisms including minke whales, eagles, terns, jellyfish, and sea stars. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and in the afternoon visit two Parks Canada sites, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and Green Point. This century old lighthouse is still in operation and houses displays of Newfoundland culture past and present. A short drive to Green Point Geological Site offers a chance to see evidence of rock layers between the Cambrian and Ordovician time periods. These cliffs are a rare find.... 300 million years older than dinosaurs!

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This hands-on journey is focused on the natural resources we have in Newfoundland and Labrador and how our people have adapted and thrived during the seasons. Join an Indigenous guide in our Big Canoe and learn how to glide on Bonne Bay working as a team! To understand how the First Peoples lived, we’ll look at the land from their perspective, look at the sea with their needs in mind and hold the raw materials of their tools in our hands. Journey back in time as you paddle a 10 paddler canoe. We will work together traveling through a double armed fjord, keeping an eye out for marine or terrestrial life along the way. Our guides will provide storytelling and local history of the Indigenous people in Newfoundland as we set up a campfire and experience the tastes of the land. Savor local berry tea, get the feel of a flint to make fire and try lashing with spruce roots. Explore the plants and animals that sustained early life here and try your hand at cooking Lu’skinikin (bannock) over an open fire. Gather around the fire for the tales of the triumphs and tragedies of our ancestors.

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Spend the day in Norris Point with Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative and visit the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station, a Memorial University campus. First, learn about this non-profit organization, specifically their micro plastic research and the effects on our ocean. Tour the aquarium to see the marine organisms that live in Bonne Bay and learn why this double arm fjord is such a unique diverse body of water. You're a marine biologist for the day! Collect measurements like salinity, water temperature and dissolved oxygen and compare them to the historical data from the area; assessing any changes to the local marine environment. Help conduct a small quadrant beach cleanup and audit the findings to find out what else lives on our shores outside of nature. You will learn about ways to reduce our use of plastics and eliminate waste from our everyday lives.

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Today we’ll travel back to the south side of the park to the Green Gardens trail which is touted as the most ecologically diverse trek in the park. The route crosses an ancient ocean floor, traverses an Arctic alpine rock garden and descends into a boreal forest valley of northern evergreens, songbirds, and moose. It begins at 300 m (900 ft) and descends to the coast where you can explore wide beaches with shallow rock pools, grassy meadows, rock pillars, ancient volcanic sea-stacks and rugged cliffs. Lunch on the beach and if the tides permit seek out a sea cave and tidal pools. After lunch, hike to the second meadow to enjoy a spectacular view of the northern shore and return to the trailhead. Explore the fishing community of Trout River and enjoy an evening meal at a seaside restaurant. Green Gardens Distance: 9 km Hiking time: 3-4 hours Terrain/Elevation: Steep/0-279 m (800 ft)

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After breakfast, say farewell to Gros Morne National Park and drive an hour back to the Deer Lake Airport.

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