Escorted Tours of Newfoundland and Labrador
We had a very special guest join our last ‘Guide’s Book Guild Gathering’ – three of them in fact. Each of whom exhibited a strong connection to this month’s reading selection, Kevin Major’s novel, ‘Found Far and Wide’. A factional recount of a Newfoundlanders role in WW1 history – most particularly, the Gallipoli campaign whereREAD MORE
We have a city tour scheduled this afternoon and I can’t wait to meet these guests, just to find out why they’re here. Off season tours are no doubt unique, but they most often start the exact same way; “Now, what brings you crowd to Newfoundland in the middle of an April winter? There’s noREAD MORE
The winter of 2020’s ‘Snowmageddon‘ was devastating for many of the traditional “Stages” and inshore fishing infrastructures in Newfoundland & Labrador. This is especially saddening since these original edifices represent an incredible period of ingenuity and architectural wonder. Buildings, wharves, storage facilities and dwellings which hang precariously from their rooted perches on the cliff facesREAD MORE
We recently hosted a ‘Familiarization Trip’ (FAM) for a small group of journalists and travel industry experts who were considering Newfoundland as a weekend retreat for their clients / readers / followers. The latest trend in the industry focus’ on ‘Short Haul’ destinations, and with non stop direct flights to London, UK, Montreal, PQ andREAD MORE
There’s a brilliant information board located on the top of Signal Hill that features a map of the ‘Newfoundland Centered World’. Though partially presented in fun, it is a wonderful reference point where guests gain a better appreciation for St. John’s geographic location, and our proximity to so many major centers. “… Newfoundland centeredREAD MORE
We were out for our annual family hunting excursion on Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula (GNP), and with an especially successful showing early in the week (two animals down in the first two days), we were afforded plenty of extra time to explore some of the surrounding areas, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at L’anseREAD MORE
McCarthy’s Party’s most popular day tour is the ‘Historic St. John’s and Cape Spear’ experience; providing a brilliant introduction, interpretation, and orientation of Newfoundland’s capital and its environs – including Cape Spear, the most Easterly Point in North America. This is the oldest colonized region in the new world and our local guides will regaleREAD MORE
Craig Borden from ‘Rugged Edge Sports’ introduced us to some members of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s new STAR program (Strategic Tourism for Areas and Regions) in the Corner Brook / Bay of Islands / Humber Region last week. The purpose of this initiative is to utilize a STAR certified consultant to work with a committeeREAD MORE
McCarthy’s Party Tours has always maintained a keen focus on quality service and customer satisfaction. We’ve developed a brilliant tour and our guides provide such a thorough indoctrination that our guests leave the province sharing Newfoundland’s passion for “home”. And since most of them found us through a personal endorsement from friends and family, weREAD MORE
Everyone is talking about the Broadway Musical sensation, ‘Come from Away’ that we saw in St. John’s, Newfoundland last week. And why wouldn’t we? Its an amazing performance that truly captures every human emotion experienced by those passengers who were grounded in Gander during the 911 attacks, and the Newfoundlanders who helped them survive, andREAD MORE