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Ken Knowles

Submitted by doug on Thu, 2009-07-30 23:05

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Ken Knowles is a birder, naturalist and experienced tour leader. He has been leading tours for fifteen years for a variety of tour companies and cruise lines including Newfoundland and Labrador’s own Wildland Tours.

Ken’s love of nature began thirty years ago as a birder and wildflower enthusiast, and since then his interests have broadened into all areas of natural history. He has compiled one of the largest lists of bird sightings in Newfoundland and his photographs have appeared in national and international magazines as well as coffee table books.

Ken Knowles

Jean Knowles

Submitted by doug on Thu, 2009-07-30 23:03

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Jean Knowles is a nature lover who has been hosting group tours in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1984. Like many of our Wildland Tours leaders, Jean has lived in remote places with seabirds and seals and has always had enthusiasm for our cultural and natural heritage. She comes from a long tradition of involvement in the natural world — her uncle Harrison Flint Lewis was the founder of the Canadian Wildlife Service — and she has enjoyed stints as a cruise ship naturalist, whale holiday leader, and volunteer on oiled seabird clean ups.

Jean Knowles

Dan Hickey

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2009-06-28 20:41

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Dan Hickey grew up in the shadow of historic Signal Hill and spent his youth exploring its trails, highlands, caves, and 16th century battlefields. Heading into his 8th year with Wildland Tours, Dan has been leading groups since 1997. During one of his 1998 Newfoundland Adventures he spotted the province’s fourth Magnificent Frigatebird. Through his time with Wildland Tours Dan has worked in logistics with the company’s growing cruise ship support service, travelled most of Labrador and Newfoundland, and experienced the beautiful Labrador Straits.

Dan Hickey

Dr. Don Downer

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2009-06-28 20:40

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Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Don Downer

Ann Simmons

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2009-06-28 20:37

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Ann Simmons returned to Newfoundland in 2000 after 15 years on the mainland where she worked as an event planner and creative soul with a Nova Scotia advertising company. Before this, Annie worked in the food service industry holding such positions as area manager for Dunkin’ Donuts Canada and general manager for Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada. The call of her Newfoundland home proved hard to resist and once she was settled back home, Ann joined the office staff of Wildland Tours in 2001.

Annie Simmons

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Over 1000 Belugas Spotted off St. Anthony, Newfoundland

Submitted by doug on Fri, 2009-05-08 12:08

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The citizens of St. Anthony on the north coast of Newfoundland woke up to a marine spectacle never before seen along that piece of coast this morning (April 25, 2009). What local observers estimate to be in excess of one thousand beluga whales are turning the near shore ocean white with their activities.

Beluga whale along the coast

Newfoundland Family Wildlife Adventure

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2009-05-01 21:43

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Join Angela, Jennifer and Their Dad For a Week of Family Fun

Welcome to our Newfoundland Family Wildlife Adventure. Join Angela and Jennifer plus their dad for a week of family fun and adventure on the eastern edge of North America. Our new family vacation program is designed to engage, enrich, and entertain all generations. During the days you will join other travelling families and watch whales, measure giant squid, study puffins, walk through lighthouses, watch salmon jump in wild rivers, and visit science centres.

Newfoundlanders are friendly.

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$2,500 (CAD) *

Price Single:

$2,900 (CAD) *

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2011

July 24 - July 30

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Single occupancy (Adult) $2,900 (CAD) Single (Student) $2,300 (CAD) Double occupancy (Adult) $2,500 (CAD) per person Double (Student) $1,900 (CAD) per person Triple/Quad occupancy $300 (CAD) per person discount off double prices
Included Price includes all accommodations at the Delta St. John’s, six breakfasts, five lunches, two dinners, all transportation including airport transfers, all admissions including up to three boat trips, all hotel taxes, and luggage handling. This program will be led by marine educator and Wildland Tours president David Snow together with Angela Snow (14) and Jennifer Snow (12). If the number of participants is high enough additional program leaders will be provided.

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Not Included Transportation to and/or from Newfoundland

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Other Your price depends upon the number of rooms you require. One single adult and one single student in one hotel room means that each individual is charged their respective double price. Three people in one room means that the triple rate is charged while three people in two rooms means that two folks pay the double rate and one pays the single rate. This vacation program is ONLY available to families with student-aged kids 17 and younger. There will be no unaccompanied adults. While our leaders will provide supervision during the outdoors part of this program, there will be areas with high cliffs, waterfalls, ponds, rivers, and unsupervised beaches. Versions of this program has been provided to numerous select families and individuals over our 25 years, but we do require that parents assume responsibility for their child’s safety and good conduct during each day’s travel adventure. All participants will be warned against running near cliffs, diving into the hotel pool or a river, and other boisterous or potentially dangerous behaviours. This program is lots of fun for the whole family but as with a city street or anywhere else, reckless or dangerous behaviour could easily lead to injury or worse. Parents and/or grandparents will need to work with the leaders to ensure a safe, fun, and educational program for all.

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Terms and Conditions*13 per cent Canada/Newfoundland Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is not included. Non Canadians receive a FCTIP tax credit on their invoice from us and thus actually pay only 6.5% HST.

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Comments from 2010:

“Best vacation ever!” - Alex Vroom, Holland; July 2010 Family Adventure

“Best swimming pool ever! (I mean the swimming hole at the river!!)” - Jack Craze, UK; July 2010 Family Adventure

“The whales were just magical!” - Roni Jay, UK; July 2010 Family Adventure