Sports and the Outdoors

Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch. From early May to late September, Gatherall's conducts six 90-minute trips (C$56) per day into the waters of Witless Bay Reserve on a high-speed catamaran. The catamaran is stable even in rough seas, so if you're the queasy type, this one might be right for you. Shuttle service (C$25 additional, round-trip) is available from hotels in St. John's. 90 Northside Rd., Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0A 1C0. 709/334–2887; 800/419–4253; gatheralls.com.

O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours. This company offers two-hour excursions (C$55) in a 100-passenger boat to view whales, icebergs, and seabirds. You can also board a 12-passenger boat for a 90-minute tour (C$85). 22 Lower Rd., off Southside Rd., Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0A 1C0. 709/753–4850; 877/639–4253; www.obriensboattours.com.