Things to Do

Thrills, Chills & Awe

Winter is underrated. Forget the cold – you can dress for that. Forget the lack of daylight savings time – the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Some areas of Western Newfoundland receive 16 feet of snowfall annually offering ample opportunity to play in a winter wonderland. From skiing to snowmobiling, ziplining to dog sledding, there’s so much to see and do, on and off the beaten trail – enough to fill a week!

•  Active Adventure(5)
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      Snowshoeing Day Tour

      Whether it’s a leisurely trek over groomed trails or a journey into the backcountry, snowshoeing is a great sport for all ages and fitness levels.

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      Snowshoeing Trails

      Whether it’s a leisurely trek over groomed trails or a journey into the backcountry, snowshoeing is a great sport for all ages and fitness levels.

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      Snowshoeing/Back Country Tours

      Whether it’s a leisurely trek over groomed trails or a journey into the backcountry, snowshoeing is a great sport for all ages and fitness levels.

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      Ice Climbing Tour

      For those interested in ice climbing, the cliffs of Western Newfoundland offer some great routes.

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      Zip Lining Tour

      It’s a cross between parachuting and flying and it’s the ride of a lifetime!

•  Geology(1)
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      Caving Tours

      Exploring below the earth’s surface, imagining what might lie behind the next twist and turn, stalactite and stalagmite, keeps the imagination on high alert.

•  Nature(1)
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      Ice Fishing

      Whether by snow machine or by foot, there are many ponds that offer great winter fishing.

•  Skiing(6)
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      Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding

      The Marble Mountain resort lies in a snow belt and the area enjoys an average annual snowfall of 16 feet and an average winter daytime temperature of -5°C.

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      Cross Country Skiing Tours

      Cross-country skiing is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Imagine groomed trails stretching as far as the eye can see. Fir trees, their needles bent under the weight of last night’s snow, line the path.

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      Night Skiing/Snowboarding

      All terrain at Marble Mountain Resort is open to snowboarders, including a terrain park and half-pipe. The half-pipe opens early in the season and is lit on Friday nights so you can ride under the stars.

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      Ski and Stay Packages

      The summit of Marble Mountain is 1,700 feet above the Humber River, which cuts a winding path through the majestic Humber Valley.

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      Cross Country Skiing Trails

      Cross-country skiing is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Imagine groomed trails stretching as far as the eye can see. Fir trees, their needles bent under the weight of last night’s snow, line the path.

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      Back Country Skiing Tours

      Gros Morne National Park offers trails at six different locations, and backcountry routes over unmarked terrain.

•  Soft Adventure(3)
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      Snowmobiling Tours

      The snow sprays the air around you, clouds your goggles, blocks out the sun and turns your world into a haze of snow. Momentarily you’re lost in a world of white. You emerge triumphant and exhilarated. That is snowmobiling in Western Newfoundland.

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      Snow Kiting Tour

      Snowkiting is an outdoor winter sport where people use kite power to glide on snow or ice.

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      Snowmobile Rentals

      The snow sprays the air around you, clouds your goggles, blocks out the sun and turns your world into a haze of snow. Momentarily you’re lost in a world of white. You emerge triumphant and exhilarated. That is snowmobiling in Western Newfoundland.