Newfoundland Literary Tour

Newfoundland is a land of rugged beauty and brooding melancholy. The craggy landscape has provided inspiration for numerous local authors. Join us on this trip to Canada where you will discover the charm of St. John's, the provincial capital and the coast of Bonavista Bay. With the help of an expert guide, we will explore the many charms of Newfoundland, including the unique literary history of the area. This tour will seek to address questions about the relationship between people and place. We will ask ourselves, what is the Newfoundland soul? How is it produced? Is it found in isolation, struggle, weather, history, character or spirit? Through discussions lead by Elayne Harris, and readings selected by the team at Classical Pursuits, we will explore these questions and many more. Discussion Leader(s): Elayne Harris is an insider-outsider, a native of Bonavista Bay who designs university outreach initiatives in Canada, and Southeast Asia. Living in Vancouver and spending four months each year in Newfoundland, she is bi-coastal. From the time she was the director of Memorial University's unconventional but lauded Extension Service, she has been committed to lifelong learning outside of classrooms and away from institutional settings. Advertisement: Location: Newfoundland, Canada, St. John's and Eastport Peninsula, Bonavista Bay Date(s): August 6 - August 16, 2011 (10 nights) Fees: CAN$2695 per person + HST Single supplement: CAN$1195 Fee includes readings, accommodation, two meals a day, discussions, walking tours, talks, excursions, and admissions. Accomodations: The historic Hotel Newfoundland in St. John's and modest B&B style cottages or cabins, in local parlance. Advertisement: