EASTERN CANADA
Planning your trip to Newfoundland and Labrador
THE BEST WAY
From LAX,
Air Canada and Continental have connecting service (with change of plane) to St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $602.
WHERE TO STAY
Quirpon Lighthouse Inn,
(877) 254-6586, www.linkumtours.com. A 10-room inn in a former lighthouse keeper's house. Rates from $325 a night for two, including accommodations, daily meals and boat trip back and forth to Quirpon Island. Guided kayaking $75.
VIEWING ICEBERGS
The Iceberg Finder,
www.icebergfinder.com, uses satellite data to provide near-real-time updates on iceberg locations.
WHAT TO BRING Four-season clothing, including wind and rain jacket/pants, gloves, hat, shorts, T-shirt. Don't forget sunblock, sunglasses, binoculars, camera and, if you are going to southern Labrador, insect repellent because the black flies can be relentless.
TO LEARN MORE
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, (800) 563-6353, www.newfoundlandlabrador.com.
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