Corner Brook, NFLD

[Kelownabccan]

Probably will be in good old Corner Brook on Sept.30....already looked at the tourism bureau info there.....has anyone rented a car and driven to the National Park..Grose Morne...or have some other neat things to do in Newfoundland....I remember it just a little.... took the Newfie Bullet when I was a kid to St Johns's......still remember the swaying back and forth on the train...will be there from 10 to 8pm..so will have lots of time.....Ken and Judy in the opposite side of the country

[trophy_23]

I would plan something in advance, when we were there in the fall (14day Eurodam) we didn't have a plan so ended up walking around town. We went to the memorial on the hill (wonderful view of the ship and fall colours) and then walked around the lake. We took a cab to the top and walked back to the lake then to the ship. It is a small place, neat, but without a plan there is not much to do.

[maryann ns]

For sure rent a car and go to Gros Morne. Check out the web site for the park and get ideas from whatever excursions your cruise offers.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/index.aspx

 

 

There is a wonderful fjord called Western Brook Pond. You can take a boat tour there.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/activ2b.aspx

 

If you are really energetic you could climb Gros Morne, or there are other hikes.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/activ/activ2d.aspx

[Kelownabccan]

Thanks....looked at the web site for the park....looks like a neat place to drive to...apparenlty about an hour or more drive....should be pretty...will look up what car rentals are in Corner Brook....Ken

[angeleyes27]

I will be on the same cruise and I was thinking of doing the ship excursion. I took this cruise just because I wanted to go to this port and do the Gros Morne Park. I may rent a car in alot of the other ports. There don't seem to be alot of choices.

[Kelownabccan]

I will be on the same cruise and I was thinking of doing the ship excursion. I took this cruise just because I wanted to go to this port and do the Gros Morne Park. I may rent a car in alot of the other ports. There don't seem to be alot of choices.

 

went on line and there are about three car rental places in corner brook.....a full size is about $50 for the day.....for four people that is a cheap trip to the park...Ken

[SMSACE6]

Gros Morne, Gros Morne, Gros Morne!!!! You have got to see it at least once! It should be on the list of the world's greatest wonders. Of course I am partial, since I hail from that glorious province. I too did ride the "bullet" from St Johns to the west coast. My mom and I got off the train in or near South Branch, seemed like the middle of nowhere. We had sparkling white new samsonite suitcases, and dressed in our best, we trucked up a cow path to the fishing camp where my father was salmon fishing. Oh my what wonderful memories! But please do go see Gros Morne. You have got to see it!:)

[maryann ns]

You will have so much more flexibility with a rental car. The distances are not far and you will find the driving easy with little traffic.

 

See if you can contact a rental company who will meet you at the dock.

[angeleyes27]

I will be on the Spirit. I wanted to do Gros Morne. The ship has a tour. Is that better than doing it yourself? Also is the Pond boat tour running at that time? Thank you.

[Belleisle Gal]

This is a wonderful trip, however, there is a rather long walk to the

boat. Check the brochures and also the times. If the weather isn't

great, the boat may not be running.....

[YOWmom]

Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne is spectacular if you get nice weather. The walk to the boat is 3km, so need to factor that time in depending on how fast you walk. In September, there is only one tour a day at 1:00 p.m.

 

The other area of the park that we really enjoyed is the Tablelands near Woody Point- we did an excellent walking tour with a Parks Canada guide (free I think...). September 30 is a bit late in the season though, so I'd check the Parks Canada website for details: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/index.aspx

[LarLa]

I would definately go to Gros Morne. Western Brook Pond is gorgeous. Another option is to head to Woody Point (also in the Park) and go to the Discovery Centre and check out the Tablelands. If you are travelling with kids there is an Insectarium in Deer Lake that is on the way. If you are more adventurous there is also a ZipLine (Marble Zip Tours) at Marble Mountain.

[Pollyanna Dreamgirl]

I will be on the Spirit. I wanted to do Gros Morne. The ship has a tour. Is that better than doing it yourself? Also is the Pond boat tour running at that time? Thank you.

 

Angeleyes27, are you on the September 25th NCL Spirit cruise out of Boston? If so, come over and join our Roll Call!

Annie & Les