Get on the go!

Inclusions

• 9 nights accommodation in private coastal homes

• 10 days car rental

• All experiences and meals detailed in the itinerary

• Cape Race Traveller’s Diary

• The expertise, planning and ongoing support services of Cape Race

Exclusions

• Flights

• Personal Expenses

• Travel Insurance

Documents

Car rental
The Travellers’ Diary

Driving directions

To Hipditch House
To EJ Sooley House
To Seafare Canal
To Fisher’s Loft

Key

✓ Confirmed (reservation or activity is pre-paid)

☝︎Suggestion (nothing is confirmed)

? Tentative (we’re working on it!)

KEN SAYS

Call me any time! 709-351-6660

20-22 JulY—St John’s

Check In 4:00pm Check Out 10:00am
Code 4-0-4-0 Ship Shaper Lorinda White 709-770-0485
WiFi BELL584 Password 2C74147EF1EF
Address 30 Outer Battery Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 1A7
Laundry Yes (detergent provided) BBQ Yes
Trash Into the the bin on the deck

Welcome to the Rock!

There will be a welcome basket for you at Hipditch House when you arrive.  Don’t forget to take your goodies with you on to your next destination, but please leave the basket behind and use the available cooler bags to transport any grocery items. The Traveller’s Diary outlines various grocery stores in St. John’s. You can leave the cooler bags at Seafair.

The Traveller’s Diary outlines various grocery stores in St. John’s. There is a small local grocery store just before you get to Heart’s Delight, but you won’t find a lot of choice when shopping there. You might want to stock up in St. John’s just before you head to Heart’s Delight which is about an hour and fifteen minute drive from St. John’s. The grocery store in Bonavista is more mainstream.

June 20

✓4:00pm Arrive at Hipditch House and settle in

Some time today, please call Margaret, President of The Crow’s Nest, on (709) 728-7212 to reconfirm your reservation.

June 21

☝︎Any time Coffee at Battery Cafe, Battery & Signal Hill Rd. (709) 722-9167
✓6:00pm Pre-dinner drinks at The Crow’s Nest, 88 Water St. (709) 753-6927
✓7:15pm A scoff at Merchant Tavern, 291 Water St. (709) 722-5050
☝︎Afterwards After dark drive to Signal Hill

The Battery Cafeis one of our favourite neighbourhood spots, and especially so in in the mornings. The Crow’s Nest is a little tricky to find—it’s right next to the National War Memorial. After supper, drive up to Signal Hill to see it in evening light.

June 22

☝︎Early Coffee at Battery Cafe, Battery & Signal Hill Road
✓8:40am Check in for kayaking, The Outfitters Adventures, 18 S Side Rd, Bay Bulls (709) 579-4453
✓12:30pm A scoff at Lighthouse Picnics, 1 Lighthouse Rd, Ferryland (709) 363-7456
☝︎7:00pm Beers with Lynda at Inn of Old, 52 A Quidi Vidi Village Rd, Quidi Vidi (709) 576-2223
✓8:30pm A scoff at Mallard Cottage, 8 Barrows Rd, St John’s (709) 237-7314
☝︎9:30pm Carl Peters set at Shamrock City Pub, 340 Water St, St John’s (709) 758-5483

It’s a 32km drive to sea kayaking; it should take you about 30min to get there from the Battery. Need to know: We recommend wearing quick dry material and avoid wearing cotton or jeans. A sun hat, sun screen and sunglasses are recommended as the sun reflects off the water. It is best to wear water shoes or crocs, however comfortable sandals or sneakers that you don’t mind getting wet will work. We advise that you bring a change of clothes for after the tour as there is sea spray from the water. If you would like to bring along your camera, we strongly advise you use a waterproof bag/case to protect from splashes and a camera float or use a waterproof camera. The Outfitters cannot be held responsible for cameras that go overboard. Once you have arrived at the tour facility in Bay Bulls, your guide will ask you to complete a waiver for all the members of your group. No tours will proceed unless a waiver is completed by all persons on the tour. You can can complete the waiver ahead of time by downloading it here.

It’s a 76km drive to Lighthouse Picnics in Ferryland; it should take you about 1hr15 from Bay Bulls. Need to know: Please identify yourself as a CapeRace customer when you arrive and they will invoice us for your visit. A few days prior to picnic, I will send you a copy of the menu for that day.  You can email me your picnic choices and I will confirm your order with the Lighthouse Picnic. The picnic will be delivered to you at the start of the lighthouse road.  They have a Lighthouse Picnics branded van that will be there with your picnic at the specified time. Guests may take the picnic with them on their hike to the lighthouse, to the beach or any of the beautiful trails around Ferryland. From where you park your car, you’ll have about a 30min hike on a gravel single track road, so we recommend sneakers or comfortable footwear.

23,24 July—Heart’s Delight

Check In 4:00pm Check Out 10:00am
Code 1-8-9-2 Ship Shaper Elizabeth Burton 709-588-2902
WiFi BELL3DF7 Password TYQ47P785U
Laundry Yes (detergent provided) BBQ Yes
Trash Into the wooden bin at the side of the driveway

Ken Says:

• You want to make sure your arrive at the house before dusk to avoid the risk of a moose sighting

• Visit Cape St Mary’s Ecological Reserve the day with the best weather

June 23

☝︎Morning - Coffee at Battery Cafe, Battery & Signal Hill Rd.
✓4:00pm - Arrive at EJ Sooley House and settle in
☝︎5:30pm - Drinks at Dildo Brewing Company & Museum, 7 Front Rd, Dildo (709) 582-3170
☝︎Evening - Have a chat with Cliff George
On your way from St. John’s to Heart’s Delight on Thursday, we suggest stopping in at Dildo Brewing Company and Museum for an early supper.  They don’t take reservations and there is live entertainment daily.  Aim to be there about 5-5:30 pm for the first set.  The EJ Sooley house is about 20min drive from here.

CLIFF GEORGE DETAILS?

June 24

? Tentative Lobster fishing
✓Supper time A scoff of boil-your-own lobster at EJ Sooley House
☝︎8:00pm A scuff (kitchen party) at WB Sooley House

When you are in Heart’s Delight, Jerry and Elizabeth will be hosting a kitchen party for you.  Jerry will drop by to see you sometime after your arrival at the house to say hello and invite you to the party, which is held at our WB Sooley house just across the driveway. The kitchen party usually starts around 8:00pm and ends around 10:00pm, so head over any time after 8!  Jerry will confirm your kitchen party date when you arrive.

Seafair House

June 25

☝︎Afternoon Try the Burgoyne’s Cove B-36 Crash Hike enroute to Bonavista
✓4:00pm Arrive at Seafair House and settle in
✓6:30pm A scoff at The Boreal Diner, 61 Church St, Bonavista (709) 476-2330
✓8:00pm Performance at the Garrick Theatre, 16 Church St, Bonavista (709) 468-5777
CRASH HIKE DETAILS?

Note that the Boreal Diner has an $80 cancellation fee, so please call to cancel 24hrs in advance if necessary.

The show on at the Garrick Theatre is Quote the Raven (8-10:30pm). Described as, “Music NL’s 2021 Group of the Year and winners of the 2022 ECMA for Contemporary/Roots Recording of the Year. Join Americana-folk duo Kristen Rodden-Clarke and Jordan Coaker for an evening of contemporary love songs drenched in hauntingly smooth harmonies.” Four show tickets will be waiting for you at the “will call” window under the name of Ken Sooley.

June 26

✓Any time Hike Spillar’s Cove
☝︎Any time See Cape Bonavista & Dungeon Park
☝︎Any time Visit the Elliston Puffin Site and Maberly
☝︎7:30pm A scoff at Ragged Rock Gastropub
☝︎After supper Go to The Quintal Cafe, 63 Church St, Bonavista (709) 476-2191 for live music
SPILLAR’S COVE HIKE DETAILS?

June 27

✓9:45am Bonavista boat tour and beach boil-up
✓7:30pm A scoff at Mifflin’s
☝︎Any time Visit Dungeon’s Distillery (it’s new, so be the first to report back!)

You will check in with Bonavista Puffin and Whale Tours, which is the boat tour company. They are located at 15 Roper Street, right next to the Matthew Legacy Building. Directions are turn left off Route 235 onto Roper Street where you’ll see the Matthew Legacy Building. I would suggest your check in by 9:45 am with Bonavista Puffin and Whale Tours. Their contact number is 709-468-4838. Jordon & Bonnie at Bonavista Adventure Tours will be hosting your Beach Boil Up after the boat cruise. You can reach them at 709-470-8687.

28, 29 July—Port Rexton

Check In 3:00pm Check Out 11:00am
Reception 877-464-3240

You will be staying at Fishers’ Loft Inn on June 28th & 29th.  I have booked the late dinner seating (7:30 pm) for you for both evenings.  If you do decide you would rather dine elsewhere one of the nights please cancel your reservations at least 24 hours in advance.  Breakfast is available between 8 am and 10 am.

June 28

✓3:00pm Arrive at Fisher’s Loft and settle in
✓7:30pm A scoff at Fisher’s Loft
☝︎After supper A scuff at Port Rexton Brewery

June 29

✓2:00pm The Trinity Pagaent (will call)
✓7:30pm A scoff at Fisher’s Loft
☝︎After supper A scuff at Port Rexton Brewery

Ken says:

• Hike the Skerwink Trail on a sunny day

• Try the Oh My Cheeses Food Truck at Port Rexton Brewery

We have booked four tickets for you for the Trinity Pageant at 2pm on Wednesday, June 29th. Your tickets will be available at the “will call” window under the name Brent Cator. “The outdoor anchor event of seasons in the Bight Theatre Festival is The New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant. Since 1993 the pageant has enthralled visitors as we take you on a journey through the town.