The Best of Spectacular Newfoundland Coast to Coast
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Arrive to colourful St. John's and transfer to the hotel. Program Registration. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Come meet our group leader in the lobby and get your welcome packet. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you ch...
Walking approximately two miles over four hours. Driving about 35 miles over 1.5 hours
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Participants travelling on early morning flights will need to take a taxi to the Deer Lake Airport. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of...
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