“A walk with Boyle tours through the old downtown
St. John's is an incredible cultural experience that will offer a real sense of St John’s history.”

Tourism Guide and Conventioneer. 2005

I have lived all my adult life in Newfoundland. As a child I grew up in Ireland and went to school there and my English teacher was Seamus Heaney the famous Nobel Prize winning poet.

So as a result my main interest is in the arts-especially history and drama. I have taken part in a number of local dramatic productions. I had a lead role in “All the Kings Horses” by the Hibernian Players. In 2002 I had a role in Beothuck Street players Festival winning production of the “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.” I am an active member of the local the St John’s Story Telling Circle. I have taught social studies at the elementary and high school levels and in 2002 I taught the “Effective Teaching “course to student teachers at Memorial University of St John’s Newfoundland. In June 2007 I presented a paper to the Canadian Association of Irish studies meeting in St John’s at Memorial University.

I have written several freelance articles for newspapers in Canada and Ireland on the folklore and history of Newfoundland. My interests include the outdoors, camping, meditation, speaking Gaelic and Tai Chi. I describe myself as being ‘Panasonic” ( slightly ahead of my time). Come along on a walk and I will tell you more. I am waiting to hear from you .Call early to reserve your spot on the tour.

Finally.

Remember Newfoundland is not merely a place but it is a state of mind. So enjoy the journey and the real fun is being able to have a laugh.

Michael Boyle