Arrive in St. John’s where you will be greeted by your local guide who will provide a warm welcome and an interpretive drive to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time we may want to head up to Signal Hill to catch the evening sunset, or spend the afternoon in Quidi Vidi -  a small fishing village located within the confines of St. John’s city limits. Here we can create some magnificent shots with a simple stroll through the village and its many fishing boats, stages and the harbour waters. However, a short hike along the hills and cliff faces will reward us with some really amazing angles of the small wooden hillside church, the harbour’s narrow inlet or a landscape image of the entire village. We can also climb to the old British Garrison on the back hills and make the Quidi Vidi microbrewery (a converted fish plant) our evening theme. Courtyard by Marriott (3 nights).

An early rise will allow us to capture the sunrise at Cape Spear, the most easterly point in all of North America. A wide variety of photography themes are available at this location - from the WWII gun batteries, the oldest  and newest lighthouses in the new world, wonderful cliffside ocean vistas, the Tuckamore tree, conglomerate rocks from African tectonic plates and miles of ocean. All can be used as the foreground for this majestic morning experience. No photographer will be able to pass up on the opportunity to capture the many colourful heritage homes smattered throughout the city’s downtown core and along the shores of the Lower Battery. This hillside of brightly painted row houses captures every colour palette and introduces fabulous seascapes, architectural wonders, beautiful boats, wharves, coastal  trails, and cliff sides – all with a choice of back drop of either the modern port city of St. John’s or the cold North Atlantic. This afternoon we head across the harbour to the South Side and a variety of subjects from the old train station and dockyard to the seal oil caverns and munition stores. The lighthouse at Fort Amherst and the old WWII gun emplacements are also quite unique with the ocean back drop and the sheer, conglomerate cliffs which drop relentlessly from soaring heights to the ocean floor. This also offers a unique perspective of Signal Hill - one of the most recognizable icons in all of Canada.

This morning we travel south on the Irish Loop to go to Bay Bulls. Here we take a boat tour to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. This area is home to over 100,000 pairs of nesting puffins, a greater number of murres, and many humpback and minke whales in the summer months.  This afternoon we are free to explore more of old St. John’s from our downtown hotel location. St. John’s is renowned for an abundance of historic buildings offering a wide span of architectural eras. Photographers will appreciate an opportunity to shoot the Colonial Building, Basilica, Government House, the old courthouse, Anglian Cathedral, or all 4 denominations churches together.

Today we take a relaxing drive to the Bonavista Peninsula and the town of Trinity. Trinity is one of the most photographed communities on the island. Its historic character, secluded bay and hillside trails make it a great place to explore.  The Skerwink Trail in Port Rexton offers a lovely hike for the group with many fantastic views of Trinity Bight.  Ericksen Premises (2 nights).  

This is truly a day of discovery as we explore the Bonavista Peninsula, the landing site of John Cabot in 1497. Photographic opportunities can include anything from the heart wrenching brass sculptures at the Sealers Memorial in Eliston to the lighthouse at Cape Bonavista, the naturally carved Dungeons, whales, icebergs or the many splendid Atlantic Puffins that nest only an arms length from the cliffs on Elliston Island.  

Our adventure continues as we explore the last leg of European settlement and the beginning of Beothuk country. We’ll spend some time in Terra Nova National Park and visit the Town of Gander and the scene for the Broadway Musical Come From Away. This afternoon we are off on the Road to the Isles, travelling across Tickles and Runs to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. Anchor Inn Hotel (2 nights).

This morning we explore Twillingate Island, one of Newfoundland's oldest and most interesting fishing communities. The Funk Islands are a favorite nesting site for many seabirds that are seen along the ocean side drive. With any luck we’ll experience the majestic flows of glacial ice and the many wonderful photographs that can be captured here in Iceberg Alley. We stop at the Auk Island Winery for a sample of their wares and a nutritious lunch to replenish our energy for another beautiful hike through the many this unique island archipelago. These are dedicated fishing communities that are linked by ancient walking trails that tame the many coastal hills and valleys.                      

Bid farewell to the east coast as we start a westerly trek, to a new geological frontier. A perfect harbour provides a beautiful backdrop for an eventful morning of whale interpretation and brilliant art exhibits in King’s Point. This afternoon we continue our westward journey along the Viking Trail to absorb the spectacular scenery of Gros Morne National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of Newfoundland's most interesting coastlines with many wonderful photographic opportunities in the Long Range Mountains. Fisherman’s Landing Inn (2 nights).

Take a leisurely hike to Western Brook Pond for a spectacular boat tour of this glacially carved fjord and landlocked waterway. The gentle trail crosses coastal bogs and low forested limestone ridges. This 16 kilometers long pond sustains many Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Arctic Char, as well as an unusual colony of cliff nesting gulls. A 2000 ft. high waterfall is a wonderful highlight that reminds us that this Long Range Mountain represents the northern most extremity of the Appalachian Mountain Range. A farewell dinner allows us an opportunity to reminisce with fellow passengers and discuss our favorite moments. The most avid hikers photographers will appreciate the coastal trails and river the runs right outside the hotel’s doorstep.