5 FOGO ISLAND INN Canada

The wild North Atlantic Ocean and the warmth of the 2,395 locals are the only constants on this rugged island in ‘Iceberg Alley’. The closest international airport is on Newfoundland Island, with visitors then needing to take the 45-minute ferry across Hamilton Sound or charter a plane to Fogo Island’s airstrip. The journey is well worth the effort, however, with the 29-suite stilted Inn serving as your gateway to the wildlife, adventure and legends of the island. The hotel’s Community Host Program matches guests with a local to share with you Fogo’s highlights and the secrets of its seven seasons, from berry-picking and fishing to cross-country skiing and walks through fields of wildflowers. Perched on the island’s northern coast, the lodge offers a warm and cosy retreat of floor-to-ceiling ocean views, woodburning stoves and hand-made touches against a fresh, white palette. Relax into the wood-fired hot tubs on the fourth-floor rooftop deck and savour seasonal cuisine in the Dining Room with a view of icebergs, whales or the might of an Atlantic gale, depending upon the season. fogoislandinn.ca

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