Getting there: Air Canada and Qantas fly to Vancouver International, where it is necessary to transit for connection to St John's. WestJet and Porter Airlines fly to Newfoundland, involving a stop somewhere such as Montreal or Toronto. Staying there: A queen room with a harbour view at the ALT Hotel St John's starts at $C129 a night ($145) in the off-season and can go up to $C300-plus in peak season. Good to know: The weather can be very changeable. Be prepared for four seasons in one trip. Winters are very cold; summers are mild, sometimes warm, and tend to extend well into September. Must do: Newfoundland Food Tour with St John's Walking Tours runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Gypsy Sea Adventures offers an array of seaborne activities, including boat tours and options to hire cabins in complete isolation. stjohnswalkingtours.com; gypsyseaadventures.com Explore more: newfoundlandlabrador.com