Adventure Central Newfoundland

08/29/2025

Wishing everyone a fun and safe long weekend! We know this is a busy time for many of you, and we hope the days ahead bring full bookings, happy visitors, and maybe even a little time to recharge.

Please note our office will be closed on Monday for the holiday, and we’ll be back to support you on Tuesday.

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📍Hermitage-Sandy Hill, NL

08/29/2025

Big opportunity for Central’s tourism sector! Destination Canada has just launched the Tourism Sprint Program (TSP) — a cost-sharing fund designed to fast-track bold, place-based tourism projects.

If you’re a tourism business, municipality, Indigenous community, or non-profit, this is your chance to bring innovative ideas to life and help drive new investment into our region.

• Supports governments, Indigenous communities, non-profits & tourism operators
• Focused on short-term, high-impact projects
• Builds sustainable, inclusive tourism across Canada

Important dates:
Expressions of Interest due: Sept 12, 2025 (5 PM PT)
Full applications due: Oct 1, 2025 (5 PM PT)

Learn more & apply through the link below!

Tourism Sprint ProgramHomeTourism Sprint ProgramJump to sectionThe Tourism Sprint Program (TSP) is a competitive, application-based, cost-sharing program that funds short-term projects focused on creating innovative tourism products and supporting new tourism investment. The program aims to quickly....

08/28/2025

Did you know that Atlantic Lottery / Loto Atlantique has a sponsorship program to support community initiatives that celebrate who we are and where we live?

This program aims to serve local communities by focusing on:
• Culture & Heritage – celebrating diverse arts, traditions, and stories
• Community & Economic Development – building strong communities and driving tourism & innovation
• Wellness – enhancing the wellbeing of Atlantic Canadians

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4n6m0HA

08/27/2025

The department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation (TCAR) is launching a series of e-newsletters to help you get the most out of the Tourism Operator Portal and your listings.

Topics include making your 2025 listing work harder, adding travel offers, boosting bookings with better photos, verifying location & season dates, and more.

Visit the Tourism Operator ENews page: https://bit.ly/45h7Jli

Have questions or need help? Reach out to the NL Operator Portal team at [email protected], call 709-729-5599, or contact us!

08/25/2025

Spotlight: Demasduit Regional Museum

Step into the past at the Demasduit Regional Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor, where the stories of Central Newfoundland come to life.

From Indigenous cultures that thrived here over 5,000 years ago to the waves of change brought by 20th-century industry, the museum’s exhibits trace the history of this land and its people.

Discover ancient tools of the Maritime Archaic, Palaeoeskimo, and Beothuk, and learn about the enduring traditions of the Mi’kmaq and early European settlers.

Visit their website —> https://therooms.ca/our-locations/demasduit-regional-museum-grand-falls-windsor

08/22/2025

Views from beautiful Robert’s Arm, with still waters and forested shores. Our region is so incredible!

08/20/2025

Want to sharpen your skills as a business owner or entrepreneur? The CBDC Learning Library is packed with free resources created with rural small businesses in mind. From start-up guidance to tools for experienced owners looking to expand their expertise, these learning opportunities can help you build the knowledge and confidence to take your business further.

Start here: http://cbdc.ca/en/learning

Your local CBDC Central office can also connect you with additional programs and supports tailored to your area.

08/18/2025

Spotlight: Indian Falls Chalets

Tucked away near Springdale, just steps from the spectacular Indian Falls hiking trail, these cozy, modern chalets are the perfect base for exploring central Newfoundland’s wilderness. Guests can unwind with all the amenities of home, then set out to experience salmon fishing, berry picking, and breathtaking views right at their doorstep.

Visit their website —> https://www.indianfallschalets.com/

08/15/2025

Photo of the Month!

Arm Heritage and Arts Centre
📸 Submitted by Leah Wells, Board Member

“The best boat launch for a sunset paddle can be found at the Norris Arm Heritage and Arts Centre. With a protected bay and shallow water it’s hard not to find a reason not to put off from here.”

Members, we’d love to see your view! Submit your favourite tourism photos for a chance to be featured in our next Photo of the Month. It’s a great way to show off your region and inspire travel.

Send us your best shots — icebergs, trails, sunsets, events — we’ll take it all!

08/14/2025

🌟 Join Our Team of Regional Evaluators 🌟

Hospitality NL is seeking Expressions of Interest for Regional Evaluator(s) to help assess and elevate tourism experiences in Newfoundland & Labrador.

As a Regional Evaluator, you’ll:

✅ Visit and evaluate tourism businesses in your region
✅ Provide constructive feedback to operators
✅ Help maintain the highest standards in guest experiences

Please note that intake is ongoing
Apply to: [email protected]

Full details ➡ http://bit.ly/45ARZZg

08/13/2025

Hello Humpback is making a splash!

Since launch, this province-wide whale tracking and storytelling initiative has captured attention locally, nationally, and internationally, bringing incredible results for Newfoundland & Labrador tourism:
• 150,000+ website visitors
• 84,000 whale story views
• 23,000 travellers signed up for updates
• 500% increase in official whale sightings (and three brand new whales discovered!)
• 13% increase in referrals to operators from NewfoundlandLabrador.com

Ride this wave! The Hello Humpback Digital Toolkit will help you understand the program and give you the tools to promote it to your guests.

www.hellohumpback.ca
Download the toolkit here: https://bit.ly/3Jh4CRz

08/11/2025

Spotlight: Brookdale Country Inn

Since 1997, this family-built, hand-crafted inn and RV park in Bishop’s Falls has been welcoming visitors with homemade bread and jam, cozy beds, and a warm dose of Newfoundland hospitality.

Visit their website —> www.brookdaleinn.com