Sports and the Outdoors

Rugged Beauty Boat Tours. Experience much more than the rugged beauty of the glorious coastline on this excellent three-hour open-boat trip (C$90) with a knowledgeable skipper whose family has lived here for generations. You'll be moved by true stories about the lives of the fisherfolk, and enjoy some local humor, too. And you'll disembark for an informal cup of tea at the skipper's vacation cabin on a beautiful bay before heading back. This could be the best half day of your entire Newfoundland trip. Tours on the skipper's 27-foot boat, which can accommodate 12 guests, take place from May to October. Rte. 239 at New Bonaventure, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0C 2S0. 709/464–3856; www.ruggedbeautyboattours.net. C$90.

Sea of Whales Adventures. Sea of Whales guides have a true passion for the ocean and the life it contains. Their knowledge of the area makes each trip out in their 25-foot Zodiac a trip to remember. They keep the guest number between 4 and 11 people for each three-hour tour (C$80). If there are whales in the area, you will find them with this outfit. With guides fully versed in both boating and science, you will be thrilled and educated before returning to dry land. A break for coffee and cookies is included. 1 Ash's La., Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador. 709/464–2200; www.seaofwhales.com. $80.