Island Hopping in the Labrador Sea
Trips Start from either Battle Harbour or Cartwright
Explore historic fishing waters and remote islands with a small group from both Battle Harbour and Cartwright locations.
Skim over the ocean in open boats – cruise by icebergs, breaching whales, rugged shores and explore the St Lewis Straights archipelago that includes Battle Island and the islands of Sandwich Bay, Cartwright.
Start the Battle Harbour leg of your trip by travelling from Mary's Harbour to Battle Island on a narrated, 1.25 hour passenger ferry trip that travels by many islands and headlands in the St. Lewis Strait.
Glimpse back in time, into the day-to-day lives of former residents of the salt fish capital known as Battle Harbour.
"Island Hop" with knowledgeable local guides from Battle Harbour Historic Trust and from Experience Labrador http://www.experiencelabrador.com/home/welcome.htm , who will share the history of predecessors in The Big Land; ancient aboriginal peoples, the Vikings, European fishermen and settler families.
Guided boat tour routing is weather dependent. From Battle Harbour, a typical trip would include visits to Great Caribou Island, Double Island and a circumnavigation of Battle Island. From Cartwright, a typical trip would include visits to two islands in Packs Harbour and Prisoners' Island. Stories about how the island's got their names will be told and information shared about former residents and activities.
Skim over the ocean in open boats – cruise by icebergs, breaching whales, rugged shores and explore the St Lewis Straights archipelago that includes Battle Island and the islands of Sandwich Bay, Cartwright.
Start the Battle Harbour leg of your trip by travelling from Mary's Harbour to Battle Island on a narrated, 1.25 hour passenger ferry trip that travels by many islands and headlands in the St. Lewis Strait.
Glimpse back in time, into the day-to-day lives of former residents of the salt fish capital known as Battle Harbour.
"Island Hop" with knowledgeable local guides from Battle Harbour Historic Trust and from Experience Labrador http://www.experiencelabrador.com/home/welcome.htm , who will share the history of predecessors in The Big Land; ancient aboriginal peoples, the Vikings, European fishermen and settler families.
Guided boat tour routing is weather dependent. From Battle Harbour, a typical trip would include visits to Great Caribou Island, Double Island and a circumnavigation of Battle Island. From Cartwright, a typical trip would include visits to two islands in Packs Harbour and Prisoners' Island. Stories about how the island's got their names will be told and information shared about former residents and activities.
Package Availability & Costs
Offer valid from June 15th through to September 15th, 2011 inclusive. Advance booking required and subject to availability.
Mother Nature's cooperation is essential for guided boat tours with minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 passengers. Boat tour upgrades are available for longer trips and additional costs apply.
Package includes:
- one night ,double room, in a restored historic home in Battle Harbour
- two round trip passenger ferry fares between Mary's Harbour and Battle Island
- breakfast, lunch and supper/dinner during overnight stay at Battle Harbour
- guided boat tour with Battle Harbour Historic Trust from Battle Island (approx 1.5 hrs)
- one night, double room, at the Cartwright Hotel http://www.cartwrighthotel.ca/
- guided boat tour with Experience Labrador from Cartwright (approx 3 hrs)
Cost per person with double occupancy: $539.50 plus HST
Gratuities are not included but gratefully accepted.
Mother Nature's cooperation is essential for guided boat tours with minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 passengers. Boat tour upgrades are available for longer trips and additional costs apply.
Package includes:
- one night ,double room, in a restored historic home in Battle Harbour
- two round trip passenger ferry fares between Mary's Harbour and Battle Island
- breakfast, lunch and supper/dinner during overnight stay at Battle Harbour
- guided boat tour with Battle Harbour Historic Trust from Battle Island (approx 1.5 hrs)
- one night, double room, at the Cartwright Hotel http://www.cartwrighthotel.ca/
- guided boat tour with Experience Labrador from Cartwright (approx 3 hrs)
Cost per person with double occupancy: $539.50 plus HST
Gratuities are not included but gratefully accepted.
Bookings & Additional Information
For additional information on the Cartwright section of this experience, please see http://www.experiencelabrador.com/home/welcome.htm
Additional information about the Battle Harbour section of this experience can obtained by calling 709-921-6325 from June 13th through to and including September 15th 2011.
Bookings for an "Island Hopping Package" and all supporting vouchers can be arranged through Experience Labrador by contacting experiencelabrador@gmail.com or by calling 1-709-938-7444.
Additional information about the Battle Harbour section of this experience can obtained by calling 709-921-6325 from June 13th through to and including September 15th 2011.
Bookings for an "Island Hopping Package" and all supporting vouchers can be arranged through Experience Labrador by contacting experiencelabrador@gmail.com or by calling 1-709-938-7444.
