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Go back in time as you explore the Tablelands
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Walk the Lomond River Trail with an indigenous interpreter
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Marvel at the glacier-carved land-locked fjord
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Explore the wild setting of Gros Morne

Into the Wild: Gros Morne, Newfoundland

Sep 11-17, 2023

7 days | Canada | Literary Adventures

Philosopher Wendy O'Brien recently hosted a webinar with Classical Pursuits "The Call of the Wild in Gros Morne, Newfoundland". Click here to view the recording. (57 mins. + Q&A)
 
There is something about wild places that calls to us. Even as we live in ever-expanding, ever more comfortably built environments, something draws us into the wild.

While we feel the pull of the wild, rarely do we heed its call. Our tour is an opportunity to explore the geography and history of a uniquely untouched place. This September, amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, join philosopher and nature advocate Wendy O’Brien to explore your relationship with the wild.

We’ll start each day with a themed discussion, guided by the work of classic and contemporary nature writers. We’ll then head out to explore on foot and by boat. Feel the spray of saltwater as you cruise the fjords of spectacular Western Brook Pond and Bonne Bay. Cross the barrens to the rugged clifftop of Green Gardens, learn from an Indigenous interpreter in the boreal forest, and walk over ancient sea floor on the astonishing Tablelands.

Our base for the week is the lovely Bonne Bay Inn, in the historic seaside village of Woody Point. surrounded by stunning mountain and ocean views.

Dare to explore this beautiful wild setting. Take up the challenge knowing, as Robert MacFarlane has said, that “wild places can kindle new ways of being.” How will Gros Morne inspire you?

Group discussions and short lectures will be based on selections from:
The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd, and selected excerpts of writings by Karen Armstrong, Kit Dobson, David Haskell, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, Anita Sethi, and Henry David Thoreau
Literary Adventures Cultural Explorations Worldwide Explorers Club
Tour Cost (per person):
C$3495 + HST
Group Size:
12 - 15 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers for participants arriving and departing as per the group itinerary, accommodations at the hotel listed or similar, based on double occupancy, transportation for daily activities, daily Breakfast, meals as indicated in the itinerary, all sightseeing as listed in itinerary, experienced guides for walks and Zodiac excursions, all entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary, gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel, and group meals, presentations by your discussion leader and guest speakers.

"We have been beguiled by Newfoundland." - Quest traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Meet at Deer Lake Airport
2Green Gardens Trail
3Lomond River Trail Hike
4Western Brook Pond
5Off-trail Tablelands Hike
6Bonn Bay Boat Tour
7Depart Deer Lake
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Your Tour Leader

Dr. Wendy O'Brien is a celebrated philosopher, teacher and interviewer. With over 30 years experience teaching in post-secondary education, she's given talks and led seminars on creativity, beauty and wonder at Humber College, Oxford University, Harvard, The Art Gallery of Ontario, The Women's Art Association, Classical Pursuits and The International Festival of Authors.

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Literary Adventures Cultural Explorations Worldwide Explorers Club
Tour Cost (per person):
C$3495 + HST
Group Size:
12 - 15 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers for participants arriving and departing as per the group itinerary, accommodations at the hotel listed or similar, based on double occupancy, transportation for daily activities, daily Breakfast, meals as indicated in the itinerary, all sightseeing as listed in itinerary, experienced guides for walks and Zodiac excursions, all entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary, gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel, and group meals, presentations by your discussion leader and guest speakers.

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