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MCCARTHY’S PARTY CONFERENCE TOUR OPTIONS
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 : Golf at Pippy Park – Admiral’s Green (6:30am – 1:00pm)
Just minutes from downtown St. John's, Admiral's Green offers a 360-degree panorama of North America’s oldest city and miles of rugged coastline. Opened in 1993, this Graham Cooke championship-designed course treats golfers to a challenge that Europeans have rated worthy of any British Open Championship. The course has hosted the Canadian Pro Tour, the Canadian Junior and Juvenile Nationals, and the Canadian Ladies National Championships. The course record remains at even par 71.
For club rentals, call 709-753-7110
Start time: 7:30 a.m.
PRICE PER PERSON: $125.00
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 : The Far East of the Western World (9:00am – 12:00pm)
First off today we will visit the National Park at Cape Spear, the most easterly point of land in North America. Here the lighthouse has been restored to circa 1836. Explore the bunkers built by Canadian soldiers in the side of the cliffs here during the Second World War. Now you can say you have been to the other "Far East"" where you can stand with your back to the Atlantic and face every other being in North America - or turn your back on them. The choice is yours. From Cape Spear we tour old St. John's with plenty of time to see such National historic sights as Cabot Tower and Signal Hill. Hear the legends of Dead Man's Pond, and Government House and the history surrounding the Colonial Building. This tour will orient you and give you a feel for the history, legend and lore of St. John's, the oldest community in North America.
PRICE PER PERSON: $45.00 including transportation, guide, entrance fees & taxes.
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 : Birds, Bergs & Whales (1:00pm – 5:00pm)
Today begins with a drive down the Southern Shore to the historic Irish outport, Bay Bulls. Here we take a boat ride out to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Bird Islands, home to thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and Kittiwakes in the spring and summer. Although it is early in the season, we will look for whales which frequent this bay in the summer months. Early summer is primetime for icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador so if any of these natural wonders are in the Bay we will certainly get a good looks at these giants.
PRICE PER PERSON: $85.00 includes transportation, guide, and taxes .
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010: Outports, Lucky Rocks, and John Guy’s Colony (9:00am – 3:30pm)
Today we will go "around the Bay" along the picturesque coastline of Conception Bay, the home of pirates of centuries ago. We will stop along the in Holyrood to search for ‘Lucky Rocks’ on the beach. We also stop for picture taking as we make our way to Brigus, one of the historic sailing ports of Conception Bay and home of the late, famous Captain Bob Bartlett who took Perry to the North Pole. Here we have the opportunity to visit Hawthorne Cottage and take ‘The Walk’ around the community. Lunch and local entertainment today is in Cupids, one of the oldest settled communities in Newfoundland. This area is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2010 of John Guy establishing a colony in this area for the Merchant Ventures’ in Bristol England. After lunch we would take a walk through the museum in Cupids and visit the archaeology site where the old colony is being rediscovered. Our guide will regale you with the history culture and language of the Newfoundland people.
PRICE PER PERSON: $120.00 includes transportation by motor coach, McCarthy’s Party guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and taxes
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 : The Far East of the Western World (9:00am – 12:00pm)
First off today we will visit the National Park at Cape Spear, the most easterly point of land in North America. Here the lighthouse has been restored to circa 1836. Explore the bunkers built by Canadian soldiers in the side of the cliffs here during the Second World War. Now you can say you have been to the other "Far East"" where you can stand with your back to the Atlantic and face every other being in North America - or turn your back on them. The choice is yours. From Cape Spear we tour old St. John's with plenty of time to see such National historic sights as Cabot Tower and Signal Hill. Hear the legends of Dead Man's Pond, and Government House and the history surrounding the Colonial Building. This tour will orient you and give you a feel for the history, legend and lore of St. John's, the oldest community in North America.
PRICE PER PERSON: $45.00 including transportation, guide, entrance fees & taxes
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 : Birds, Bergs & Whales (8:30am – 12:30pm)
Today begins with a drive down the Southern Shore to the historic Irish outport, Bay Bulls. Here we take a boat ride out to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Bird Islands, home to thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and Kittiwakes in the spring and summer. Although it is early in the season, we will look for whales which frequent this bay in the summer months. Early summer is primetime for icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador so if any of these natural wonders are in the Bay we will certainly get a good looks at these giants.
PRICE PER PERSON: $85.00 includes transportation, guide, and taxes .
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 : Spirit of Newfoundland Dinner Theatre (7:00 pm - 10:30pm)
“Oh Canada… More Than Just Beavers” is a musical comedic look at the singers and performers that make up our country, Canada. The show will be a celebration of the music, folklore, traditions, culture and influences that have helped shape the musical landscape and heritage of Canada.
“Oh Canada… More Than Just Beavers” is written by Peter Halley and Sheila Williams. This show features and stars Sheila Williams and Dana Parsons accompanied by some extremely talented performers and musicians.
This is Spirit of Newfoundland's 49th show and 31st original show. Opening June 18th, 2010 at Spirit of Newfoundland’s Masonic Temple, 6 Cathedral Street. Showtime is 7:00. The price is $75.00 taxes in and includes a beautiful 3-course meal.
NOTE: Masonic Temple is conveniently located within walking distance of both major hotels.
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 : Lighthouse Picnic at the Colony of Avalon (9:30pm – 4:00pm)
Today we head south of St. John’s on the Irish Loop. This driving route takes us along the southern shore through communities settled by Irish immigrants in the mid 18th century. Our destination today is the town of Ferryland. George Calvert, later Lord Baltimore, founded the colony in 1621. Most people have no idea that permanent European settlement in North America dates so far back, and that Newfoundland played such an important role. The Ferryland settlement was "forgotten", and its remains lay undisturbed for centuries. The site is now being excavated. Constructed of stone, the buildings have left substantial remains. Archaeologists have uncovered over a million artifacts to date – gold rings, Portuguese ceramics and other unusual objects – as well as a smithy, a stone-walled well, a sea-flushed privy and the "prettie street" described in very early accounts. We will tour the interpretation centre and the Colony of Avalon site. After touring the site the group will take the leisurely 35-minute walk to the Ferryland Lighthouse. Along the way we pass some of the remains of Lord Baltimore’s Colony, Goose Island, Isle aux Bois and in a single glance the sights of the Torhamvan shipwreck. As one of the oldest communities in North America we are retracing the steps people have walked for hundreds of years, scanning the sea for warships and privateers.. At the lighthouse we meet Jill Curran, the proprietor of the Ferryland Lighthouse Picnics. Jill will set the group up on blankets on the hillsides overlooking the ocean and serve them individual gourmet picnic lunches. This location has been featured by MacLean’s magazine, Canada AM, and En Route magazine. After lunch we have the opportunity to take a tour of the lighthouse before we head back to Ferryland for our trip back to St. John’s.
PRICE PER PERSON: $125.00 includes transportation by motor coach, McCarthy’s Party guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and taxes
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010 : Birds, Bergs & Whales (1:00pm – 5:00pm)
Today begins with a drive down the Southern Shore to the historic Irish outport, Bay Bulls. Here we take a boat ride out to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Bird Islands, home to thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and Kittiwakes in the spring and summer. Although it is early in the season, we will look for whales which frequent this bay in the summer months. Early summer is primetime for icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador so if any of these natural wonders are in the Bay we will certainly get a good looks at these giants.
PRICE PER PERSON: $85.00 includes transportation, guide, and taxes .
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010 : Taste of Newfoundland (1:30pm – 4:30pm )
First off this afternoon we head to Quidi Vidi village, a Portuguese fishing village in St. John’s, where we visit the Quidi Vidi micro brewery and have a refreshing sample of their wares. From Quidi Vidi we make our way to the Jigghouse on New Gower Street for a sample of Rodriguez Newfoundland berry wines. Next we travel south on Water Street to the Newman’s Wine Vault for a sample of the famous Newman’s Port. According to tradition, a Newman's ship bound for London in 1679 was driven far from its planned course by pirates and foul weather. The captain of the ship sought shelter in St. John's, and as winter was closing fast upon them, it was decided to remain in the harbour until spring.
PRICE PER PERSON: $65.00 includes transportation, sampling, guide, entrance fees and taxes .
Tour Policy Information
Changes or cancellations may be made 24 hours prior to start of tour. If an individual does not show for the tour and has not contacted McCarthy’s Party prior to 24 hours, refunds will not be given. Please note that all day tours are subject to cancellation if minimum numbers are not met. Upon cancellation, refunds will be given to those registered or payment transferred to an alternate tour.
NOTE: To book half and full day tours outside of the times indicated above, please contact our office at 888-660-6060 or by email at nfldinfo@mccarthysparty.com
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS IN ST. JOHN’S
The following are featured local attractions that you may wish to visit either before or after the SEUS//CP Conference. Participants are encouraged to search the attraction’s websites for additional information, contact the organizations directly or contact McCarthy’s Party Tours with have any questions.
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The Johnson GEO Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador is unique as “Earth’s Geological Showcase.” No other easily-reached place on the planet has a geological record that so fully reveals the fascinating story of our Earth — going back almost to our planet’s birth, over 4.5 billion years ago. The province’s oldest rocks, in northern Labrador, date from almost 4 billion years ago, and are amongst the very oldest discovered on Earth. But to understand how they got here, we need to take a journey back in time.
The GEO CENTRE located on Signal Hill in St. John’s, shows the amazing life-story of our planet, through the remarkable geology of Newfoundland and Labrador. Come in and see for yourself why this province is "Earth's Geological Showcase." Other exhibits include “The Titanic Story” exhibit. The exhibit and displays tell the story of the Titanic, its passengers and crew, and reveal recent information, gained from actual exploration of the Titanic, where it lies on the ocean floor.
The facility also houses the ExxonMobil Oil and Gas Gallery. This exhibit gallery, proudly sponsored by ExxonMobil Canada, will depict the role oil and gas play in our lives. The wide range of topics will amaze and astound you — from our dependence on oil and gas for our way of life, to careers in the industry.
The Rooms
The Rooms Welcomes You. Immerse yourself in our culture at Newfoundland and Labrador's newest public cultural space. It's the place where it all comes together - our history, heritage and artistic expression. The Rooms unites the Provincial Museum, the Provincial Art Gallery and the Provincial Archives under one roof. A place for people, The Rooms is a portal to the many stories our province has to tell. The facility features a wonderful café and some of the most spectacular views of the old city available.
The Memorial University Botanical Gardens
Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is a resource centre for basic and applied botanical research and education with a particular interest in the flora of Newfoundland and Labrador. Come walk in the boreal forest and visit the vast array of botanical life we have nurtured in this facility. Perennial gardens, medicinal gardens, shade gardens and a series of nature trails await.
http://www.mun.ca/botgarden/home.php
The Newfoundland Railway Museum
The Railway Coastal Museum's home is in the 104-year old train station building, located at 495 Water Street West in St. John’s. Come in and join us! Enjoy the fascinating story of the great initiative, courage, and sacrifice involved in building and operating the Newfoundland Railway and Coastal Boat Services.
http://www.railwaycoastalmuseum.ca/
The East Coast Trail
The East Coast Trail is a 540 km coastal hiking experience that takes you to the outermost reaches of North America. The Trail provides walkers and hikers with a special blend of wilderness adventure, outstanding natural beauty, wildlife, history, and cultural contact.
The Trail takes you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. It provides access to abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, world's southern most caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions. It offers a wilderness paradise of boreal forest, fresh clean air and quiet solitude, all combined with the raw natural beauty of the rugged Atlantic Ocean.