Our conference is based in Rocky Harbour, the largest community in Gros Morne National Park and is centrally located for touring this World Heritage Site.

All conference venues will be in short walking distance within the town of Rocky Harbour. The town of Rocky Harbour is approximately forty-five minutes from the Deer lake Airport in the heart of Gros Morne National Park.

To get to Rocky Harbour, you have several options.

Check out the details here:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/visit/visit_e.asp

Please be sure to visit Zero Footprint (http://www.zerofootprint.ca) to learn how you can off set the environmental impact of your travels.

Maps
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/visit/visit7_e.asp

Explore the Viking Trail
Join us for a 3 day pre, or post-conference tour of Newfoundland's great Northern Peninsula! Discover human habitation dating back over 4000 years at Port au Choix National Historic Site. Walk the shores where the Vikings settled over 1000 years ago, L'Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of Sir Wilfred Grenfell's medical legacy in St. Anthony. Enjoy spectacular coastal scenery. Departing from Gros Morne National Park, this 2 day tour takes you to all the highlights along the Viking Trail. The tour includes a knowledgeable local guide, transportation, 2 lunches, 1 supper, 1 night accommodation.
Day 1
9am – depart Rocky Harbour
11:30am – lunch at Plum Point Motel
2:00pm – arrive L'Anse aux Meadows, visit site
5pm – depart for Valhalla
7pm – Dinner at Norseman Café
Day 2
9am – depart for St. Anthony; visit Grenfell Historic Properties & Fishing Point
1pm – lunch at Lightkeeper's Café
2pm – depart for Valhalla and along the way stop at Dark Tickle
7pm – Dinner at Norseman Café
Day 3
9am - arrive Port au Choix; visit site; walk Philips Garden hike
1pm – lunch at Anchor Café
Depart for Rocky Harbour

Cost: $400 CAD per person. We need a minimum of six people confirmed to operate this tour. If you are interested, please email darlenegrosmornetravelcom

Sea Kayaking on Bonne Bay, Gros Morne National Park
Let's Go Sea Kayaking
So you've always wanted to sea kayak! Join us on a 2-hour guided sea kayaking adventure. All ages and abilities will enjoy the stunning scenery and pristine waters of Bonne Bay. Lots of sealife to explore and whale sightings are common.
Daily until October 5th: 10am – 12 noon; 2pm – 4pm
Details:
$50 (tax included) per person; experienced naturalist guide leads tour; double or single sea kayak, paddle, PFD, skirt and safety equipment provided. Located on the Norris Point Waterfront. Arrive 30 minutes prior to tour start time; running shoes or water shoes and rain jacket recommended. Transportation from your accommodations in Rocky Harbour or Norris Point can be arranged, just call our office for details.
For more information go here: http://www.grosmorneadventures.com/kayaking_adventures.html
Reservation required. Please call 1-800-685-4624 or email infogrosmorneadventurescom

Coastal & Mountain Hiking in Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne Mountain Hike
Hike to the highest point in the park, Gros Morne Mountain. This rigorous hike leads to the arctic alpine wilderness of the Long Range Mountains. Rare vegetation clings to this barren landscape and hardy inhabitants like the Woodland Caribou, Rock Ptarmigan, and Arctic Hare are often seen. Enjoy spectacular views overlooking the glacier-carved fjords of Bonne Bay and Ten Mile Pond. Plan on a 7-8 hour hike with an elevation gain of 806m.
Tuesday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 28th

Green Gardens Hike
The Green Gardens hike leads to a spectacular volcanic coastline. The route crosses a portion of the earth's mantle rock, traverses an arctic alpine rock garden, and descends into a boreal forest valley of northern evergreens, songbirds, and moose. At the seacoast wide beaches with shallow rock pools, grassy meadows, rock pillars, ancient volcanic sea-stacks, and rugged cliffs unfold before you. Enjoy the fall colours as you descend into the Wallace Brook valley and return to the trail head. Plan on a 7-8 hour hike with an elevation gain of over 500m.
Monday, September 22 & Monday, September 29th

Details:
$95 (tax included) per person; experienced naturalist guide leads tour; includes transportation to trailhead (pick up & drop off at your accommodations in Rocky Harbour or Norris Point). Hiking boots, day pack, rain pants & jacket required. Lunch available for an additional $15. Minimum 4 people, maximum 12 people. Please note: Gros Morne Mountain hike will be cancelled if weather is inclement.
For more information go here: http://www.grosmorneadventures.com/dayhikes.html
Reservation required at least 48 hours in advance. Please call 1-800-685-4624 or email infogrosmorneadventurescom

Sea Kayak on Bonne Bay & Western Brook Hike
9am Pick up at accommodations in Rocky Harbour & Norris Point or meet at Gros Morne Adventures office Norris Point at 9:30am
10am – 12noon Let's Go Sea Kayaking (see description above), Norris Point Waterfront
1pm Depart for Western Brook, sightseeing & 6km hike (over flat terrain)
4pm Return to accommodations in Rocky Harbour
Sunday, September 28th

Details:
Note: If sea kayaking is cancelled due to inclement weather a walking/sightseeing activity will be substituted. $125 (tax included) per person; experienced naturalist guides lead tours; includes transportation to kayak shop and trailhead (pick up & drop off at your accommodations in Rocky Harbour or Norris Point). Lunch available for an additional $15. Bring a change of clothing for the afternoon in case you get a little wet sea kayaking.
Reservation required at least 48 hours in advance. Please call 1-800-685-4624 or email infogrosmorneadventurescom. Minimum 6 people required to run this tour; maximum 12 people

Deer Lake Airport is servicing direct flights from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax on two airlines: Air Canada and WestJet. These flights fill up fast, so it's advisable to make your travel arrangements well in advance, especially if there are specific flights you would like to travel on.

In order to facilitate travel to the conference, WestJet is providing delegates with a 10% discount on air travel to and from Deer Lake (up to three days before and three days after the conference). For further information on this offer, please consult the conference promise document below. In order to take advantage of this offer, travel arrangements must be either faxed or emailed to WestJet using the forms below.

Conference Promise

Email Form

Fax Form

Rental Car Advisory:
If you are renting a car, it's best to book it before you leave. There are a limited number of cars available for hire at the airport and there is limited public transportation to Rocky Harbour. A taxi will cost approximately $80.00.

Please stay tuned for additional details regarding shuttles from Deer Lake Airport.

Avis Rent A Car
Airport, Deer Lake, NL
1-800-879-2847

Budget Car and Truck Rental
Deer Lake Motel, Deer Lake, NL
1-800-268-8900

Hertz
Airport Road, Deer Lake, NL
1-800-263-0600

National Car Rental
Airport, Deer Lake, NL
1-800-227-7368

Rent A Wreck
Deer Lake, NL
1-800-327-0116

Thrifty Car Rental
TCH, Deer Lake, NL
1-800-847-4389