Are You a Townie or a Bayman?
Newfoundland, located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, holds big adventures for its travelers. This Canadian island's landscape ranges from barren rock to lush farmland to deciduous forest. Whether you are interested in the sedate or the pulse-pounding, you can find a rhythm in Newfoundland that suits you.
St. John's Rocks - Townies make their base in historic St. John's, where live music, gourmet cuisine and poetry readings in water- front bars make for a lively stay. Enjoy panoramic views of the harbor from your room at the Hotel Newfoundland, where the fine-dining Cabot Room serves cocktails made with iceberg vodka and perfectly prepared dishes using island ingredients such as caribou and jumbo scallops,
fairmont.com. For modern amenities in a stunning historical setting, choose the Park House Inn Bed & Breakfast.
newfoundlandbedandbreakfast.nl.caOutport Culture - Baymen head to remote coastal villages for the colorful local culture and easy access to the abundant natural beauty. View the icebergs in Spaniard's Bay, then overnight at beautifully restored Sophia's in the historic district of Carbonear on Conception Bay,
sophiasmanor.com. In the village of Dildo, Inn by the Bay, a 19th-century saltbox gem, overlooks Trinity Bay,
innbythebaydildo.com. Turn to the O'Brien family in Bay Bulls, south of St. John's, for everything from whale- and bird-watching to kayaking and pubbing.
obriensboattours.comLiterary Newfoundland - The island is in the midst of a literary revival: Some exceptional novels, short stories, poetry and historical studies are winning awards in Canada and Great Britain.
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