Our Philosophy

From 1998 to Today

• We are: A group of Newfoundlanders whose pride in our province makes us want to share it with others.
• We are: Owners of our own unique inns, designed to offer comfort at night in locations that will astound and delight by day.
• We are: Part of the story. From our Grandfather’s shipwreck to our generations of ancestors who have carved a life from this island. We are true Newfoundlanders.
• We are: Our guests. The friends we have discovered in our clients helped shape the experiences we offer you. We have learnt more from them than we could have imagined. Their help and suggestions are incorporated into our itineraries and activities.
• We are: A Biologist, Cyclists, Kayakers, Hikers, Storytellers, a Musician, Birdwatchers and all naturally inquisitive.
• We are: Travellers. When the last of the guests leave, we hop a plane to wander throughout South America, North America and Europe.
• We are: Guides who are experienced in Kayaking, Boating, Canoeing, Climbing, First Aid, Skiing, and Avalanche Safety.

Friends

Where We've Been Featured

Linkum Tours and its Inns have hosted writers, producers and directors for print and visual media, including:

• Prime TV: On Top of the World, Weird Weddings, Valerie Pringle has Left the Building, This is The Sea 2
• Newspapers: London Sunday Times, New York Post, London Free Press, National Post, Chronicle Herald, The Times, Boston Sunday Globe, Toronto Sun
• Magazines: National Geographic Adventure, Robb Report, Saltscapes, National Geographic Traveler, CAA Leisureways, Doctor’s Review, Endless Vacation, Break
• Travel Guides: Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, Greenwood Guide

Wonderful artists, writers and other creative folk have also found our locations inspiring.

What the Travel Guides say:

• Frommer’s Guide for Canada lists Quirpon Lighthouse Inn in its places to stay.
• Lonely Planet Guide to Canada: Their “Off the Beaten Track” destinations include L’Anse aux Meadows, the Viking Settlement area and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the print edition you’ll see Quirpon Lighthouse Inn listed in where to stay. L’Anse aux Meadows is within kayaking distance of our Inn – or we could take you over in our ferry boat.

Partners

We Believe in Working Together

In addition to its own planning, touring and accommodation, Linkum Tours works with other organizations to deliver the holiday you have in mind. These links will confirm to you that we partner with the best.

Do you need action in your days with “enough exercise to make you appreciate supper and ensure you sleep well but not so much you regret it the next day“? Whether it be kayaking with bergs and whales, walking Western Newfoundland’s best trails or crawling through caves, Explore Newfoundland offers standard and elite vacation options for any level of excitement.

A variety of airlines provide service into Deer Lake and St. John’s. Direct flights from Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, London (England, not Ontario). We can help identify the best airline and schedule to suit your plans. Within Newfoundland and Labrador we have had great success with Provincial Airlines. For more on getting to Newfoundland and Labrador, visit our Logistics page.