A brilliant Facebook post from ‘Gays Around the Bay’ reminds us of the many world class attractions we find in Newfoundland & Labrador. An article that notes some incredibly significant, and fair comparisons that include; the Grand Canyon and Western Brook Gorge, the icebergs we share with Greenland, wildlife safaris like those on an African Savannah, and beaches that best Australia.
“… Gays around the Bay…”
On a more localized note, McCarthy’s Party Tour guides often draw a similar (albeit closer) comparison to home when we describe Newfoundland & Labrador as a miniature version of Canada.
When you arrive in St. John’s on the island’s east coast, you will find exactly what you’d expected on a visit to Newfoundland & Labrador – or any other Atlantic Province for that matter. It has a truly maritime feel with its steeped fishing culture, brightly painted homes, and amazing coastal vistas.
“… a truly Maritime feel…”
But as we move towards the central portion of the province, the topography changes dramatically – as does the forest cover, vast lakes, continental climate, and resource developments that remind us of central Canada. Especially the ‘Road to the Isles’, which beckons us to think of Ontario’s ‘Thousand Islands’ district.
“… Thousand Islands…”
The glacial barrens on the Burin Peninsula could be presented as a prairie partner for our western provinces. And you can capture all the natural beauty of Canada’s Northern Territories in the “Big Land” of Labrador.
“… the ‘Big Land’ of Labrador…”
While the hills of the great Northern Peninsula offer a more youthful version of the Rocky Mountains – no one can deny the pretty, pink sunsets created by the reflection on a western waterline and the commonalities shared between Vancouver, BC and Corner Brook’s skyscape at the end of most every day.
“… pretty pink sunsets…”
As an added incentive to get out and enjoy your home province during this official ‘Staycation” year, not only can you see all of Canada right here in Newfoundland & Labrador – with our extra half hour of daylight, you can set a pace that epitomizes our shared Canadian Culture during this pandemic; “Chilling like a Villain”
