In a wooden cabin, a man pours a beverage into a woman's blue camp mug. Both are wearing toques and smiling.

There are so many ways to find your winter in Western Newfoundland. To help you plan, we've put together several sample 3-day itineraries below.

Snowshoe Family Adventure

in the Humber Valley & Gros Morne National Park

Day 1

The entire ski trail network is open to snowshoers, or venture onto the growing network of snowshoe trails for a trek through wooded areas.

Go Sliding at Appalachian Chalets & RV

The epic hill behind Appalachian Chalets & RV is one you'll talk about for years to come! Afterwards, warm up at the onsite restaurant, the Wayward Spruce with hot chocolate and a hearty meal.

Overnight: Corner Brook

Day 2

Marble Zip Tours

Begin your adventure on the platform near the top of Marble Mountain. Traverse Steady Brook Falls over nine exhilarating zip lines. Feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as you zig zag down the gorge soaring from platform to platform along zip lines up to 2000 ft long and 300 ft high.

Farm & Forage Snowshoe Tour at Upper Humber Settlement

Connect with nature and learn about wild edibles. Foraging for food is a fun and wholesome activity for people of all ages. Bring a pair of snowshoes or strap on a pair of Uncle Ran's Bear Paws and let us guide you through our wildness trail.

Overnight: Cormack

Day 3

Snowshoe Berry Head Pond Trail

Experience winter in Gros Morne National Park. This 2km flat trail is ideal for the beginner or anyone who wants a short and easy winter outing. The trail takes you through forest, across a bog, and along the shores of the pond.

Go Swimming

Head inside for a refreshing swim at the Deer Lake Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex. Parents will love the hot tub! Or, try bowling for more family fun.

Overnight: Deer Lake

The Backcountry

for experienced & advanced skiers & snowshoers

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Day 1

Depart Deer Lake for Gros Morne National Park
68km | 54mins

Meet with Parks Canada
A Parks Canada staff person will brief you on the inherent risks with winter wilderness travel and prepare you for your trip into the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park.

Ski to Southwest Gulch Hut
The hut is tucked into the hillside surrounded by tall spruce and fir trees, offering protection from winter winds and a magnificent view of the Tablelands. The suggested routes to and from the hut are steep and require the ability to control speed.

Distance: 7-8km (depending on route)
Time 3-5 hrs (one way)
Elevation: 360m

Hazards specific to this area: exposed ski terrain, prone to high winds and white out conditions. Avalanche potential.

Overnight: Southwest Gulch Backcountry Hut

Day 2

Ski and Explore
A remote backcountry experience and thrilling ski terrain!

Southwest Gulch is in the Tablelands region, where the terrain ranges from steep snow-filled bowls to the woods of Crow Mountain in the east. This mountainous region within Gros Morne National Park offers challenging ski terrain, best suited to the skilled, experiences skier and wilderness traveller.

If you choose to ski to the top of the Tablelands or to other high points in the area the views of the fjords and Bonne Bay are breathtaking, and the ski terrain is endless!

Overnight: Southwest Gulch Backcountry Hut

Day 3

Depart Backcountry for Woody Point
7-8km ski, 3-5 hrs

Relax at a cozy cottage
Relax in the forested hillside of Gros Morne National Park or along the coast of Bonne Bay. Connect with nature as you’ve never experienced.

Enjoy sustainably sourced, expertly prepares, delicious food at Taste restaurant, located in the Gros Morne Inn.

Overnight options: Middle Brook Cottages & Chalets or Curzon Chalets

Adventure & Chill

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Day 1

Snowmobile Tour with a Traditional Boil Up

Experience the magnificent backcountry wilderness by snowmobile, just minutes from your accommodation. As you cross snow-covered land with your guide, each trail will offer incredible photo opportunities. When it’s time for lunch, warmup around the campfire and enjoy a traditional boil-up.

Dinner & Brewery Tour
Located in the Hew & Draw Hotel, a boutique hotel that pays homage to the beauty and bounty of the region, enjoy a Boomstick Brewery tour and tasting, then a delicious dinner by local chef, Dave Vatcher, at Best Coast Restaurant.

Rotary Arts Centre
Experience the arts in a beautiful, 90-seat theatre.

Overnight: Corner Brook

Day 2

Marble Zip Tours
Begin your adventure on the platform near the top of Marble Mountain. Traverse Steady Brook Falls over nine exhilarating zip lines. Feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as you zig zag down the gorge soaring from platform to platform along zip lines up to 2000 ft long and 300 ft high.

Caving with Cycle Solutions
This introduction to the Corner Brook Caves is an excellent way to experience the “world down under”, with world class caving systems that have been featured on the Discovery Channel. Walk along a subterranean stream and learn about the forces that created these natural cathedrals.

Dinner at Newfound Sushi
Enjoy fresh local seafood and signature sushi rolls with locally inspired names by chef Kevin Vincent.

Overnight: Corner Brook

Day 3

Cross-Country Skiing
With 42-km of groomed trails, Blow Me Down Trails offers a scenic and rugged terrain for recreational and competitive skiers.

Unwind at The Harmonia Saltwater Spa
Located at Marble Inn Resort, experience the thermal cycle— a heat therapy treatment between hot and cold, as well as halo therapy in the salt room.

Dinner: The Wine Cellar at the Glynmill Inn or, Madison's at Marble Inn Resort

Overnight: Corner Brook or Steady Brook

Humber Valley & Gros Morne National Park

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Day 1

Caving with Cycle Solutions
Experience the “world down under” with world class caving systems that have been featured on the Discovery Channel. Walk along a subterranean stream and learn about the forces that created these natural cathedrals.

Cross Country Skiing
With 42-km of groomed trails, Blow Me Down Trails offers a scenic and rugged terrain for recreational and competitive skiers.

Unwind at The Harmonia Saltwater Spa
Located at Marble Inn Resort, experience the thermal cycle— a heat therapy treatment between hot and cold, as well as halo therapy in the salt room.

Rotary Arts Centre
Experience the arts in a beautiful, 90-seat theatre.

Overnight: Steady Brook

Day 2

Snowmobile Tour with a Traditional Boil Up
Snowmobiling is the perfect way to experience backcountry wilderness and you’ll experience magnificent backcountry minutes from your accommodations. As you cross snow-covered land with your guide, each trail will offer incredible photo opportunities. When it’s time for lunch, warmup around the campfire and enjoy a traditional boil-up.

Overnight: Steady Brook

Day 3

Western Brook Pond Ski or Snowshoe
Experience those epic Gros Morne National Park views, while you ski or snowshoe into the Western Brook Pond dock.

Lunch
Fisherman’s Landing Restaurant, Rocky Harbour

Snowshoe on the Earth’s Mantle
The Tablelands is an experience that cannot be forgotten. Snowshoe in this distinctive red landscape of exposed earth’s mantle.

Overnight: Deer Lake

The Backcountry

for novice to intermediate skiers & snowshoers

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Day 1

Depart Deer Lake for Gros Morne National Park
68km | 54mins

Meet with Parks Canada
A Parks Canada staff person will brief you on the inherent risks with winter wilderness travel and prepare you for your trip into the backcountry of Gros Morne National Park.

Ski to Bakers Brook Hut
Nestled on the wooded shoreline of Bakers Brook Pond Fjord, in a sheltered spruce and fir forest, this hut’s backdrop is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Long Range.

The route to the cabin is unmarked but starts on Route 430, 5km north of Rocky Harbour at the access road to the Berry Hill Campground. From there, the group will follow a combination of unplowed park roads, the Bakers Brook Falls hiking trail, and old pathways to the cabin.

Distance: 8.5 km (depending on route)
Time: 3-4 hrs (one way)
Elevation: 90m

Overnight: Bakers Brook Backcountry Hut

Day 2

Ski and Explore
A remote backcountry experience and thrilling ski terrain!

Bakers Brook is an excellent basecamp for exploration of the gentle terrain of the coastal lowlands and is a recommended backcountry option for the aspiring backcountry skier.

For the more experienced and adventurous skiers and snowshoers with appropriate equipment, it is an excellent staging area for exploration of the fjord and mountains.

Overnight: Bakers Brook Backcountry Hut

Day 3

Depart the backcountry for modern comforts
Relax in cozy accommodations.

Overnight:

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, Cow Head
Dine onsite at the Shallow Bay Family Restaurant or classic pub fare at the full-service bar, Neddy’s Pub & Eatery.

Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbour
Dine at the Fisherman’s Landing Restaurant.