Testimonials
Here is what some people who have visited then Ocean View Hotel had to say!
"Thank You for another enjoyable visit to The Ocean View Motel - one of my favorite destinations. The warmth and friendliness of the staff, as well as the warmth and cleanliness of the accommodations always ensures a pleasant and relaxing stay. Of course the quality and superb taste of the meals, combined with the fabulous view from your dining room, enhances each occasion.
Whether it's a personal visit for a little R&R, or I'm accompanied by a group of fifty attendees at one of our symposiums, I always find the level of service impeccable. Keep up the good work and extend my appreciation and gratitude to your wonderful staff."
John Parsons
Manager
The Venture Centre
Pasadena, NL
"I performed my one-woman show Scratch and Pull at the Ocean View Motel this summer. From start to finish management were gracious, friendly and accommodating. My show played to a mix of local people and tourists from all over the world. Rocky Harbour is a beautiful community on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland and the Ocean View Motel is a great place to stop for a spell on your trek up the coast. Enjoy!"
Amy House
"The Ocean View Hotel is one of Maxxim Vacations' preferred Newfoundland and Labrador travel program partners, and is a mainstay for the Gros Morne National Park component of our product offerings. Our guests enjoy the central location, waterfront rooms, fresh local cuisine and the Ocean View's nightly traditional entertainment. A great choice for Gros Morne and Western Newfoundland!"
Judy Sparkes-Giannou
President - Maxxim Vacations
Greetings from Gros Morne,
Some dreams take longer to percolate than others. I had hoped to ascend Gros Morne as part of the Long Range Traverse in 1996 but there were no transmitters available so we were limited to camping at the end of Western Brook Pond. The seed was planted however, and it's been waiting for the right conditions to finally germinate. Today in a downpour, that seed like many of the mushrooms I studied over the weekend, popped through the forest duff to see the light of day. My, my-I think that paragraph may have had a few too many metaphors but I'm happy to report that after 13 years of wanting and waiting, I finally stood atop the 806 metre iconographic summit of Newfoundland, Gros Morne.
I'd worried that I'd missed another season and thus climbing opportunity. I'm not certain where the summer went-perhaps to renovations and Russia and teaching. When making plans to attend a mushroom foray in Central Newfoundland, Marian and I realized we had a small window of opportunity to make a jaunt over to Rocky Harbour and make the climb. Thanks so much to Todd Wight at the Ocean View Hotel for providing a wonderful basecamp for the climb. Last February, when I spoke at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Summit in Corner Brook and Todd had heard that I was wanting to come out for a climb of Gros Morne, he said to be in touch when I was hoping to climb. I'd expressed embarrassment to him that I'd made an attempt on Everest but hadn't climbed Gros Morne.
With little warning and two bus tours on his doorstep, Todd found room for us at his inn and it's been such a delight. So often, because I climb at high altitude, climbing means suffering and deprivation. Instead, this climb, I was treated to a wonderful view looking out over the ocean, hot shower, and wonderfully soft sheets. All of which was even better to come "home" to after spending nearly six hours climbing in a downpour. We knew the weather forecast left much to be desired but since this was our only day to climb, we packed lots of layers and made the best of it. Our other option had been camping in the national park campground which would have been fine but what a gift to be treated to the most luxurious base camp I've ever climbed from-Thanks again Todd! (http://www.theoceanview.ca/)
I loved the ascent portion of the climb, gaining nearly 2500 feet in 2.5 hours. My knees and ankle complained about coming back down. Found myself fantasizing about the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver where you can gain 3000 feet and then take the gondola back down! I'm pleased with my two climb endurance sessions...they've showed me that I'm on track in beginning to ready my mind and body for the challenges ahead.
Thanks for coming along on another fine adventure,
TA
Dr. TA Loeffler - Adventurer, outdoor educator, and author. - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. TA Loeffler brings 20 years of expertise leading people through significant life-changing experiences to every facet of her work. Her work and adventures have taken her to 36 different countries and six different continents.
