BonTours offer five unique coastal encounters in Gros Morne National Park. Choose one that is great for you. Or do all three tour for a complete marine experience. Reservations are recommended.  For more information check out the website www.bontours.ca

Western Brook Pond Boat Tour
I'se Da B'ye Bonne Bay Tour
Discovery Tour
Seal Island Boat Tour
Evening Cruise

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Western Brook Pond fjord in Gros Morne National Park provides a dramatic setting for a boat tour. The Long Range Mountains, the northernmost extent of the Appalachians, contain numerous glacially-carved fjords. One of the most spectacular is the Park's largest lake, Western Brook Pond. This 16 km lake with a depth of 165m is home to Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout and Arctic Char, as well as an unusual colony of cliff nesting gulls.

There is no better way to explore this scenic delight than by taking the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour. On board, behold the spectacular glacier-carved land-locked fjord, waterfalls cascading over 2000 feet that often turn to mist before reaching the pond, billion year-old cliffs and wildlife sightings.

The boat tour is reached via Route 430, 27 km north of Rocky Harbour. From the parking lot there is a pleasant 40 minute walk to the dock. A board walk trail carries you over the fragile coastal plain, once located below sea level. Pause a while to examine the variety of plant life and look for wildlife. A light weight jacket is advisable while aboard the boat. Picnic tables and washrooms can be found at dockside. A sheltered waiting area has indoor washroom facilities and canteen services. Our two vessels, the Westernbrook I and III, have a combined carrying capacity of 133 people for this two-hour narrative tour.

This famous tour has been featured in National Geographic magazine and on it's television program.

Departure Point:
Western Brook Pond Dock - An easy three-kilometer (1.8 m) walk from parking lot along the Western Brook Pond Trail.

Departure Times:

Spring Dates:	1:00 p.m.
Summer Dates:	10:00 a.m.	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
Fall Dates:	1:00 p.m.

Tour Time:
Approximately 2 hours

2004 Prices:

Adults	$35.00
Children (12-16)	$16.00
Children (11 & under)	$10.00
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)	$75.00
Bus Tours	$32.00

All taxes have been included.

Take a cruise on scenic Bonne Bay from Norris Point. The scenic Bonne Bay is actually two connected fjords. The longest of the two is the South Arm, which runs more or less straight for 18 km out to the mouth of the bay. The East Arm is joined to the South Arm across a shallow sill, known as The Tickle and is by far the deepest of the two fjords. The tour passes over waters as deep as anywhere in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, reaching depths of 230 m (756 feet).

Live commentary throughout the tour highlights the surrounding features such as Gros Morne Mountain, the geology of the Tablelands, the whales that frequent the deep waters of this fjord and bird sightings such as bald eagles. A brief history of the small communities nestled on the shores is also provided.

During the cruise opportunity exist for all CFA's (come from aways) to partake in an age-old tradition in becoming an Honorary Newfoundlander. This age old tradition, known as a "Screech-in", features live traditional music, Newfoundland sayings, a lively dance step and a sample of the Newfoundland famous rum - Screech. Participants come away with a memento of their experience, a certificate declaring them "Honorary Newfoundlanders".

Each trip offers something different so step aboard and join the skipper and crew of the M.V. BonTours on an adventure to experience the highlights and gain an insight into the unique features of scenic Bonne Bay.

Departure Point:
Norris Point Dock (Former Ferry Dock)

Departure Time:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays 10 a.m.
Seven days a week at 2:00 p.m.

Tour Time:
Approximately 2 hours

2004 Prices:

Adults	$30.00
Children (12-16)	$12.00
Children (11 & under)	$8.00
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)	$65.00
Bus Tours	$25.00

All taxes have been included.

Join BonTours on an exploration of the life that exists beneath the deep, cold waters of beautiful Bonne Bay. See first hand some of the amazing creatures inhabiting this small part of the ocean and learn how occurrences as far back as the last ice age were involved in shaping the diverse habitats of these organisms. A tour of the central part of the bay on the "MV BonTours" will set the stage for the collection and investigation of some of the smallest creatures found in the ocean. Later, it's back to the Memorial University of Newfoundland's Marine field station, (located dockside) for a closer look at come of the larger organisms living beneath the waves.

2004 Prices:

Adults	$30.00
Children (12-16)	$12.00
Children (11 and under)	$8.00
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)	$65.00
Bus Tours	$25.00

All taxes have been included.

Seal Island Boat Tour

Seal Island Boat Tour is located on Route 430 (Viking Trail) in St.Paul's at the north end of Gros Morne National Park. The tour travels a very scenic route inland around beautiful St. Paul's Inlet. You can expect to see, close-up, harbour seals,  Artic tern,  moose, caribou, black bears, bald eagles and other sea birds. There are towering mountains and beautiful waterfalls, rivers and streams

Departure Point:
St. Paul's Bridge

Departure Time:
Summer: Two tours daily - 10: A.M.  1:00 P.M.
Spring, Fall: One tour daily - 1:00 P.M.

Tour Time:
Approximately 2 hours

2004 Prices:

Adults	$30.00
Children (12 - 16)	$12.00
Children (11 and Under)	$8.00
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)	$65.00
Bus Tours	$25.00

All taxes have been included.

The Evening Cruise
 
Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of LIVE entertainment and cocktails out on our NEW catamaran. This evening cruise around Bonne Bay will help you unwind and treasure every moment of your trip to Gros Morne National Park. Learn about our diverse and colorful culture through stories and songs, while you absorb the beauty of Bonne Bay from the water.

Departure Point
Norris Point Wharf

Departure Times
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays 7:00 p.m.

• Special charters are available upon request. Please inquire for details.
• Backpackers who are hiking either the Long Range or North Rim Traverse may disembark at the end of the fjord on the Western Brook Pond Tour
• First class accommodations and dining is available at Ocean View Motel, Rocky Harbour

• Make reservations through email, telephone or drop by the Ticket Kiosk located at the Ocean View Motel, Rocky Harbour.
• Passengers who purchase tickets through telephone or email, are encouraged to pick up tickets at the Ticket Kiosk at the Ocean View Motel in Rocky Harbour. Arrangements can be made for Western Brook Pond passengers who are travelling north of the Ocean View Motel. Please call to arrange.

• Camera and film
• Binoculars
• Light weight jacket.
• Snacks - since these are not available at dockside.

Bontours
Tel: 709-458-2730
Fax: 709-458-2841
Toll Free: 1-800-563-9887

e-mail: info@bontours.ca
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