About CapeRace

Understanding Connections Between People & Places

CapeRace™ Cultural Adventures is a boutique tour operator specializing in Experiential Tourism, located on Canada’s most eastern island of Newfoundland.

CapeRace offers an outdoorsy, soft adventure, meaningful travel package that brings Newfoundland’s rich history, performing arts, and the pristine wilderness together to create what we call an "Eco-Culture Experience™ ". This occurs at the intersection of Newfoundland's unique cultural heritage, amazing wildlife and scenic wonders.  It appeals to the mind and soul of the curious traveller and ensures the self-guided experience is filled with a sense of personal meaning and accomplishment.

This month CapeRace Cultural Adventures was chosen by the editors of National Geographic Traveler Magazine as 2008 Tour of a Lifetime, and will be featured in the 2008 May/June issue.

National Geographic Traveler Magazine

May 2008

 

"When we started this annual roundup three years ago, we sought to bring readers 50 of the worlds most transformative travel experiences guided by outfitters that promised to leave no trace--granola-bar wrappers or ugly American stereotypes--in their wake. Using our criteria of authenticity, seasoned expertise, sustainability, unprecedented access, and local connections, we've chosen journeys that tap into transformative power..."     Read More>>

 

CapeRace will give you a unique self-published traveller's guidebook and a key that fits the locks of three newly restored historic homes situated in spectacular coastal locations. Travellers stay at these authentic indigenous homes on an exclusive–use basis, and use the self-directing guidebook to explore unique and out-of-the-way nature sights, pubs, and music venues - recommending activities that will inspire the traveller to become part of three local communities.  Each are located within a three hour proximity, and offer a different measure of Newfoundland's intriguing cultural, scenic, and sporting assets.  The flexible self-driving, self-catering circuit-tour gives you the opportunity to experience cultural and ecological discovery at your own pace, on your own terms. What makes us different is that we own all three homes, ensuring consistent, high quality ammenities, accomodations, and service.

 

 

The Globe & Mail

April 2008

 

"Forget pampering.  A growing number of travellers are on the hunt for 'deep authenticity,' flocking to destinations like Newfoundland to get away from such trappings. The only problem: When you can't understand the locals — or crack their inner circles. But one tour company may have a solution. Call it a concierge service with a twist..."  James Glave describes describes his experience on a CapeRace trip.  Read More>>

 

 

 

 

Canadian Living Magazine

May 2008

"The mystique of staying in different Newfoundland homes appealed to me... we began the circuit at chic Hipditch House in St. John's Battery neighbourhood  where we were wowed by it's big harbour views, and moved on to a 1930's outport house in Heart's Delight, before we bedded down at our last stop, a 19th century fisherman's home in Bonavista. It was exactly the unscripted experience we were looking for when we signed on with CapeRace Cultural Adventures... "  Read More >>

 

 

 

Westworld Magazine

May 2008

 

"Considering Newfoundland’s relative accessibility today, it remains one of the most unpackaged and unpretentious places on the continent. Our youngest province is a region apart – a time warp to a more innocent age, largely untouched by the soul-draining crush of mass tourism... " Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tourism Commission

July 2007

"As vacations go, this was a new one for us. Our usual trips involve attraction-hopping, hikes and tours, three restaurants a day and puffy duvets in chic-yet-generic hotels. CapeRace is a whole other ballgame. As is Newfoundland, AKA “The Rock,” on Canada’s wild Atlantic coast — a place so raw and remote, a culture so concentrated and distinct, it feels like another country altogether. Read More>>

 

 

Home & Country Magazine

June 2008

"Inside, the overarching feel of E. J. Sooley House is a warm, cheery port in a storm, a treasure awash in turquoise hues to combat the harsh grey scenery out the windows. "The backdrop is undisciplined and undiscovered---it really is the last frontier of Canada," says Ken with conviction. Read More>>

 

 

 

 

This year will is our fourth exciting season.  We are a family run business and it is our number one goal to ensure you have the best travel experience ever. Be sure to check out our references page to see how we've done.

 

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Click here to meet the CapeRace Team>>