The best 8 Days Itineraries for the Avalon

This is the best 8 Days Itineraries for the Avalon Region. The following are examples of things you can do while visiting the Avalon. 8 Days Itineraries for the Avalon

Day 1:The best 8 Days Itineraries for the Avalon

Arrive at St John’s International Airport, obtain your rental car and head to your hotel to get check-in, refresh, recharge your phone and put your luggage away in your room. You can start your vacation by visiting Signal Hill. You can stop at the coffee shop to get snacks and water on your drive to the top of the hill. While in the coffee shop, visit the Visitor Canter to ask questions. Once you are at the top of Signal Hill, get out, explore the tower, and go for a walk on the boardwalk trail down the mountainside.

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On your drive from Signal Hill, stop at the Johnson GEO Center to experience the different astonishing displays.

Day 2:

Experience the Atlantic Ocean by heading out on a boat tour to watch the different whales and icebergs drift along the shoreline. This is the best way to have a close-up encounter with thousand-year-old icebergs; if you are lucky, you may see multiple whales breaching out of the water. From here, visit the closest park to have a picnic lunch or snack to relax and take the time to share your experience with your friends and family on social media.

Day 3:

Visit Cape Spear national historic site, the most easterly point in North America. After you leave Cape Spear head out to visit Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, then drive out to Ferryland. In Ferryland, you will find the Colony of Avalon and the most beautiful lighthouse built on the side of the mountain, perfect to overlook the entire bay.  

Day 4:

Take a trip to Dildo and visit the Dildo Brewing Company and museum, located on the waterfront with seating available on the deck. While you are in Dildo, it would be worth it to do the Dildo Boat Tour. This will give you a second view of the whales and dolphins that swim in the great Atlantic Ocean. Before you start your journey back to St John’s, have lunch at the Dildo Brewing Company. On your drive back, ensure you take the scenic route, driving along the coastline and through small communities.     

Day 5 to 6: 

Take a tour or walk around downtown St Johns. Be sure to visit George Street. There are a lot of jelly bean rows for you to take pictures of in the downtown area. After your downtown adventure, takes a walk around Quidi Vidi lake and venture out to see the small picturesque village. You can have lunch at the Mallard Cottage and take a guided tasting tour at the Quidi Vidi Brewery.

Day 7 to 8:  

Take a trip to Bell Island to visit the mine and museum. First, the Ferry will take you and your car to the island. This is a 25-minute Ferry boat ride. Ensure you sit on the boat’s top deck and enjoy the coastline view of Portugal Cove. Next, the Bell Island Museum’s guided tour will take you through the mine. Get your Bell Island guide here. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who will explain different sections and give a history of the mine operation. After finishing, your tour of the mine, drives around the island to explore. Then head back to the Dicks Fish and chips to have lunch or afternoon snacks.