Incentive Canada longstanding Newfoundland and Labrador traditions and food history through several-day cultural residencies – including seashore foraging , game butchery , and wild game cookery . More than enough to stock an enriching incentives itinerary .
Newfoundland and Labrador ’ s coasts are brimming with wildlife - including one of the largest puffin communities worldwide , over 10,000 humpback whales in their feeding season , and a hearty seal population . These can be seen up-close on a Zodiac Safari from Petty Harbour or a kayaking tour in Cape Broyle , where guests can also see Newfoundland divers hand-harvest fresh scallops the group can go on to enjoy for lunch or dinner .
A scoff and a scuff At the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador culture is , like many , enjoying a hearty meal . If a Newfoundlander invites you for ‘ a scoff and a scuff ’, you ’ re in for a night of good food ( a scoff ) and
Lori McCarthy , forager , Food Culture Place dancing ( a scuff ). But , before you jump into your traditional Jiggs dinner , there ’ s an unmissable way to fully welcome delegates to the destination .
Bars like Christian ’ s and O ’ Reillys on nightlife hotspot George Street will offer guests an official ‘ Screech-In ’ ceremony to become an honorary Newfoundlander . It ’ s an unusual method , but somehow kissing a frozen cod and drinking Screech rum is a great bonding experience that attracts tourists from all over the world .
A better way to enjoy cod is to eat it and , as a St John ’ s speciality , there ’ s plenty of it to go around . Seafood and shellfish abound in Newfoundland and Labrador , with groups flocking to Mallard Cottage in the Quidi Vidi neighbourhood for an authentic family-style dining experience .
It ’ s only natural then to ‘ scuff ’ the night away on George Street , after the intimate social opportunities St John ’ s provides its visitors . n
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