FOGO ISLAND
Fogo Island is the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It lies off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, northwest of Musgrave Harbour across Hamilton Sound.
Inspiration
FOGO ISLAND INN
photo credit Alex Fradkin
Fall colours bring a magical glow to Fogo Island. Brilliant sunrises and sunsets fill the sky, berries of all shades blanket the ground and revel in nature’s bounty - locally picked partridgeberries; porcini mushrooms, hops and honeycomb; island-harvested cabbage, carrots, squash, corn and rutabaga; tree fruits cherries, plums and tart apples; hand-lined cod; wild game. From September 1st through October 15th Fogo Island Inn offers seasonal activities from their Fish & Ships trips, Fire Under the Stars and foraging workshops to film screenings, SHED parties and art workshops. From the wild waters of the North Atlantic to ancient, glacier-shaped rocks, Fogo Island’s natural world is incomparable and influenced by its maritime, sub-arctic climate and unique geography where a rugged landscape invites mindful contemplation, exploration and profound beauty.
FOGO ISLAND INN
Fogo Island Inn is a 3 Key Michelin Star property and a member of Relais & Châteaux, but it is more than an Inn; it is a place with purpose. A community-centered social business and an initiative of Shorefast, a Canadian charity that is forging a new path at the intersection of business, philanthropy and community economic development. When you stay at Fogo Island Inn, you contribute to their vision of prosperous economies that serve people, nature and culture in local places. All operating surpluses are reinvested in the community of Fogo Island through Shorefast's programs and initiatives. History, nature, innovation — these were all pillars considered by Newfoundland-born, Norway-based architect Todd Saunders, when he set out to design an Inn that would convey the character of Fogo Island.
photo credit Paddy Barry for Fogo Island Inn
INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
Beyond your preferred room or suite, rates also include all the services and experiences that come together to create an inimitable stay - without hidden costs, tips or resort fees. All the dining at the Inn and across the island: Breakfast, lunch and supper daily, welcome snack and departure lunch sack, daybreak service, tearoom treats and lunches for hikes, all non-alcoholic beverages, special meals including traditional dishes in THE SHED as well as meals at any restaurant on the island. Every dish tells a story - a modern interpretation of Fogo Island's foodways through every meal included in your stay. Your room is your refuge, but so is every corner of the Inn. All complimentary available amenities and services include: 24-hour room service, fast and reliable Wi-Fi, nightly turndown service, in-room amenities including sustainably made robes and slippers, access to all Inn amenities including cinema, art gallery, hot tubs and more, valet service including departure ferry coordination plus your entire stay is carbon offset including ground transportation. Fogo Island Inn is full-board hospitality rooted in community-centered values. There is no private gain from your stay: all operating surpluses are reinvested in the community through Shorefast. A stay at the Inn makes a direct and meaningful impact on the Fogo Island community.
photo courtesy Fogo Island Inn
ARTS & CULTURE
"The Fogo Island Gallery exists as a white cube within the Inn, encouraging guests to look inwards and engage with contemporary works informed by the specificities of place. Exhibitions at the Fogo Island Gallery feature new work by artists and curators who have participated in the Fogo Island Arts international residency program. The Inn also houses a state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system Cinema that doubles as a lecture theatre and presents daily scheduled screenings or special film showings. Designed by architect Nick Herder, the 37-seat Cinema is in partnership with The National Film Board of Canada."
photo credit Jason Normore
photo credit Justin Parsons for Shorefast
Autumn Activities ...
photo credit Laura Whittle
GANDER
Crossroads of the World
"To travel to Fogo Island, most guests will fly to Gander (YQX), where you’ll find the closest international airport. This small city, one of Newfoundland’s major centres, harbours a fascinating history worth discovering beyond your stay at Fogo Island Inn. What do Queen Elizabeth II, Fidel Castro, and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They all once touched down at Gander International Airport, where planes needed to stop and re-fuel before continuing across the Atlantic prior to the arrival of the jet age in the 1960s. Now home to a bar and cinema, the former international lounge of the airport is a time capsule, still adorned with the stylish décor of its heyday. Head upstairs to learn all about the airport’s surprising history in an interactive exhibition. On September 11, 2001, the friendly people of Gander opened their hearts and homes to those stranded at the airport due to the terrorist attack. The event inspired Come From Away, a hit musical that took Broadway and the world by storm. From Gander, you’ll follow the road to Farewell along Newfoundland’s windswept northeastern coast through lush landscapes and coastal towns defined by the architecture that inspired the Inn."
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Interview
IRENE SANKOFF & DAVID HEIN
Irene Sankoff & David Hein are the Olivier-award winning, Tony and Grammy nominated, Canadian writing team behind the worldwide award-winning hit Musical COME FROM AWAY, currently playing to over 100 countries on Apple TV+ and around the world. Together, they have written for Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., HBO and the CW as well as Marvel Comics and the Canadian government. They are the recipients of the FourFreedoms Good Neighbor Award & the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada which recognizes Canadians’ exceptional accomplishments.
