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Explore the Culture of Adventure in Coastal Communities

The Day of Impact is a separate event from the conference days. This day showcases unique experiences being offered in the local tourism industry and provides additional networking opportunities for attendees.

These bespoke tours will feature presenters interacting with delegates, encouraging open communication on Atlantic Canada's stance on addressing the challenges of environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability while striving for regenerative tourism growth. Others focus on Ocean technology that produces net benefits for visitors and Atlantic Canadians alike. All of these activities help provide connections with delegates, presenters, and the local community while enhancing the host showcase.

What you can Do

Sunrise Breakfast at Signal Hill 0700-0900

Enjoy watching the Sunrise over North America from Cabot Tower.

Witnessing a Signal Hill sunrise is an unforgettable Canadian experience and should be added to your bucket list. You will be among the first people to watch the sunrise in North America, a truly transformative experience. We'll follow up this sunrise with coffee and conversation with Parks Canada and others with a breakfast designed for this special NL locale and ensures that you are starting this Sunday in the right way.

Prepare for an early morning start to ensure we see the sunrise at 0730 and those that wish to walk to Cabot Tower can pester Stan to see if he'll take a crowd up the path!!

Fishing for Success 0930-1500

Land & Sea Skills & Leo’s Fish Stew:

Grab a rubber jacket and let's get in the boat with Capt Leo! Hear stories about handline cod fishing, old-fashioned navigation, and minding the marks on the Protected Fishing Area! Back on shore, try your hand at completing a sailor's knot to keep as a souvenir. Join our artist-in-residence for fishy art, and by now you must be near gutfounded, so we'll share some local treats, both savoury and sweet. Finally, we gather round the filleting table for some last stories and a demo that is sure to delight!

There will be snacks & beverages to hold everyone over til lunch at Ocean Quest; (if you get on Leo's good side he'll offer snow crab salad & Iceberg beer).

Wharf Walkabout & Land Skills 0930-1500

Join us on a walking tour of the Wharf and some of the places mentioned in Alan Doyle's book, "Where I Belong." Let's stop at Herbie's Olde Shoppe for a history lesson, bring your cell phone for selfies on the bridge, and we just might stop at the house where Alan grew up! All the while, we will chat about the history of Petty Harbour and the cod fishery. At Island Rooms, we'll try our hand at cutting out a cod tongue, too, then fry 'em up in the pan with scrunchions!

Maybe some pan-fried cod snacks to be enjoyed for those who have a hankering for fresh fish

Coastal Zodiac Tour with Lunch 0930-1500

The two-hour ocean safari is the perfect trip for those who like to look and to touch. Spend your afternoon in the company of Mother Nature’s greatest ambassadors!

This trip is designed for people who like to stay in the boat and take in all the action.

Thanks to the design of our rigid-hulled inflatable boat, we can provide you with a fast-paced interpretative tour that is sure to get your adrenaline flowing while teaching you a thing or two about the area.

While maintaining a high degree of safety, our Zodiacs allow us to land on secluded beaches, drift close to whales, and circle icebergs with ease. Due to their high degree of maneuverability, we can also get you close to sea cliffs and caves to let you see these natural creations even better.

History of NL's first Micro Brewery & East Coast Trail 1730-2100

Join Quidi Vidi Brewery co-owner Justin Fong on an entreating conversation on how he decided to use Icebergs to power the brewery's most icon beer, as well as how QVB partners with other iconic partners such as the East coast Trail, in Atlantic Canada to promote culture and economic sustainability.