Newfoundland

BTW The ferry prices quoted above are extremely reasonable. Years ago we were told that a condition of Labador and Newfoundland joining Canada was a transportation subsidy. Perhaps someone can provide a update.

But the cost is what it is and the experience unforgettable!

Years ago we took the ferry to Argentia and then drove to the St Johns area and then back west to Port aux Basques. For us this helped to keep the driving time down as we basically did a one way trip across Newfoundland. The trip and people were wonderful.

Be advised that the ferry and especially the Argentia ferry is 18 hours (when we went) in the North Atlantic. I repeat - North Atlantic. You might have a nice calm trip or not.

anconn wrote:
This year in June we took our 34' M/H towing our jeep Liberty. My wife and I with our pup. Cost was $480 each way. A 6 hour ferry ride. there are several campgrounds near Port-aux-Basque for the first night as you get in in the evening. We found a nice campground about half way to St John's then the city campground was decent there. We found we didn't need 50 amp services as the weather was not that hot. We didn't go the other ferry as it was about 12 to 14 hours and we weren't going to leave our pup in the M/H that long un attended and didn't ant to kennel her on the boat. Had we not had the dog we would have left the M/H in North Sydney as other people were doing that at the KOA there, then just taken the Jeep and done bed and breakfasts as there were plenty of those that looked nice.

What an excellent idea. I think I'll look into this option! Thanks everyone for your collective advice! I knew I'd hit the right combo of savvy and smart on this forum !

This year in June we took our 34' M/H towing our jeep Liberty. My wife and I with our pup. Cost was $480 each way. A 6 hour ferry ride. there are several campgrounds near Port-aux-Basque for the first night as you get in in the evening. We found a nice campground about half way to St John's then the city campground was decent there. We found we didn't need 50 amp services as the weather was not that hot. We didn't go the other ferry as it was about 12 to 14 hours and we weren't going to leave our pup in the M/H that long un attended and didn't ant to kennel her on the boat. Had we not had the dog we would have left the M/H in North Sydney as other people were doing that at the KOA there, then just taken the Jeep and done bed and breakfasts as there were plenty of those that looked nice.

Ferry....First if you are going to spend most of your time around St John's then take the ferry to Argentia. Our friends took the ferry last year with their 5th wheel / 2 adults. It cost around $1000 each way. When travelling around the island there will be lots of smaller ferries so be prepared. You need to book the ferry well ahead and decide if you would like a berth the crossing can be 12 to 14 hours. You are not allowed to be in your rig.
The other ferry is shorter and obviously less. You will have to drive to St Johns and there could be quite a few small ferries to take.

Yes you can find campgrounds with 50 amp. Again, book ahead. The campgrounds are a lot smaller.

I don't know about travelling with a bird. You would have to check with immigration and the Canada food inspection agency. It may depend on the type of bird. I am sure your bird has to be in quarantine for 90 days, meaning not be around any other birds. You will have to check with Atlantic Marine as far as the bird and ferries.

Time wise...July and August will be the most popular times for travel.

Once you have a plan on what you are doing in Newfoundland, how far you want to go etc. Then it will be easier to make arrangements and help you.

Remember...Newfoundland is a bit more remote than other provinces. You may have to drive a little further, a little slower. One thing to be very aware of is moose. There is a very large population and road accidents are usually serious and deadly.

bhivetravels

You said birds from what I heard from a fellow traveler with a bird going to and from Alaska he had to jump through some hoops more than a dog or cat certificates and time lines as I remember.

In Quartzsite if you go there is an information booth about travel in the Maritime s if they still have that

JimR

loulou57 wrote:
What exactly would you like to know? If you look on a map as I am sure you have, major roads are limited. Try asking specific questions please and I will try to help. If I can't then I will gladly ask three of my neighbors they are from Newfoundland and will have answers to any question and will be happy to help. One thing you will find, folk from the rock are some of the nicest, down to earth people you will find and if you can't find a place they would likely say for you to just pull up on their property for the night or offer you a bed.

Well for starters the ferry goes to two locations. One seems to be the long way around the rock, the other closer to St Joh's. What if any are the benefits of taking the longer drive? What's the difference in ferry cost?
Are there any 50 amp full service rv parks around St John's? I noticed in one travel blog that the couple traveled with their two dogs. Are there any restrictions to birds? And finally we are planning on June but are flexible to go later. Shoould we wait until July or August?

Be specific. When we went in 2010 we had no problems with roads, campgrounds or finding fuel.

What exactly would you like to know? If you look on a map as I am sure you have, major roads are limited. Try asking specific questions please and I will try to help. If I can't then I will gladly ask three of my neighbors they are from Newfoundland and will have answers to any question and will be happy to help. One thing you will find, folk from the rock are some of the nicest, down to earth people you will find and if you can't find a place they would likely say for you to just pull up on their property for the night or offer you a bed.