Discover Mekapisk is a brilliant way to experience Bonne Bay from a completely different perspective, combining a punchy Zodiac ride with a genuinely meaningful cultural experience on a secluded stretch of coastline. It’s part adventure, part storytelling, and part hands-on exploration, designed to deepen your understanding of how Indigenous peoples lived in harmony with Newfoundland’s land and sea.

Travelling with a local guide, you’ll journey to an isolated cove and begin to see the landscape through the needs and choices of the First Peoples who were drawn to this area over generations. You’ll explore the natural features that made this shoreline such a rich place to live, and you’ll get a tactile sense of the past by handling the raw materials used in traditional tools, bringing the history into the present in a simple, powerful way.

At the heart of the experience is time spent on the beach around a campfire, where traditional foods such as bannock and smoked capelin are shared while an Indigenous guide brings the setting to life with cultural stories and local knowledge. With no facilities on the beach, it feels wonderfully remote and immersive, the kind of experience that stays with you long after you’ve left the shore.

As with any coastal outing, conditions can shape the day, and in the event of strong wind or heavy rain the experience can be adapted to a more sheltered setting. It’s best suited to adults and older children, and it’s a standout option if you’re looking for something that feels both authentic and memorable, rather than just another boat trip.