ST. JOHN'S PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Fall Colours Photo Tour — St. John's to Gros Morne in Peak Autumn Light
A six-day guided photography tour focused on Newfoundland’s peak fall colours, rugged west‑coast landscapes and abundant wildlife, including caribou, moose, foxes and bald eagles.
Fall Colours Photo Tour — St. John's to Gros Morne in Peak Autumn Light.
This is a focused, six‑day guided photography tour that moves from St. John’s across the island to the west coast, timed to capture golden birch and red maple at peak colour, dramatic coastal geology and close wildlife encounters—an itinerary built around landscape and wildlife photo opportunities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gros Morne’s fjords, cliffs and autumn valleys
A full day is devoted to Gros Morne National Park on both its south and north sides, where fjords, coastal cliffs and wide colourful valleys provide layered foregrounds and vast viewpoints for autumn landscape work.
Caribou, moose and foxes in fall woods
The route includes stops at Western Brook Pond and other wild areas where guides will seek caribou, moose and foxes against backdrops of brilliant fall foliage—prime subjects for wildlife photographers.
Bald‑eagle boat trips and Bottle Cove sunsets
Morning boat outings put photographers on the water to shoot bald eagles and seabirds from the best vantage, while evening sessions at Bottle Cove concentrate on layered cliffs and dramatic coastal light at sunset.
What the day feels like
What the six days feel like in the field
The tour flows west from St. John’s with scenic stops en route, settles into multi‑hour landscape sessions in Gros Morne, moves onto coastal boat work for seabirds and eagles, and spends focused days searching wild forests and ponds for moose, caribou and foxes—ending with flexible west‑coast shoots of lighthouses and seascapes before the return across the island.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and when it may not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This photography tour is scheduled for early October (official title lists Oct 6–11, 2027) to coincide with peak autumn colour on Newfoundland’s west coast.
This is a photography‑focused trip—bring camera gear suitable for landscape and wildlife work; pack for variable coastal weather and multi‑hour outdoor sessions.
Meeting point is the Jag Hotel in St. John’s; the operator for the trip is Newfoundland Photo Tours and the itinerary includes six nights with accommodations provided on the west coast.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet at the start of the tour?
The meeting location is the Jag Hotel in St. John’s.
Can I fly into Deer Lake instead of St. John's?
Yes—guests may fly into Deer Lake and be picked up directly to start the tour on the west coast.
What wildlife will we encounter?
The itinerary highlights opportunities to photograph bald eagles, caribou, moose and foxes across coastal and inland stops.
How long is the tour and how many nights?
The tour is six days with six nights of accommodation.
Is there an age minimum to join?
The tour is open to ages 16 and older; younger participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Will I be returned to Deer Lake for departures?
Guests flying out of Deer Lake can be dropped off at the airport; others can return to St. John’s as scheduled on the final day.