Visit Newfoundland and Labrador

Discover L’Anse aux Meadows: Newfoundland’s Historic Viking Site

Jeffrey JohnsonNovember 8, 202407 mins

A visit to L’Anse aux Meadows (pronounced “lance oh Meadows”) represents not merely a step back in history; it signifies a convergence of the Old World and the New. Two distinct groups of humans, originating from common ancestors, traversed in opposing directions—one journeyed through Africa, Asia, and Europe before traversing by ship to the Americas, while the other migrated from Africa to Asia and across a land bridge to Alaska, entering the New World. At Newfoundland’s L’Anse aux Meadows, one can witness the historical juncture where these two groups intersected for the first time since their initial separation.

Essential Newfoundland Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Lauren NewmanNovember 8, 2024010 mins

When a northern, sea-bound island is referred to as “The Rock,” one can anticipate its elemental beauty. Newfoundland is a place where the Earth’s mantle is a significant attraction. Stiff breezes often turn into roaring winds off the cold Atlantic, pushing around icebergs and rocking fishing boats in protected coves. Here, clouds of seabirds nest amidst the rocky cliffs.

Explore the Vibrant Houses of St. John’s, Newfoundland

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202408 mins

Returning to the vibrant city of St John’s after an afternoon filled with wildlife experiences in Newfoundland and Labrador, we returned the car at our hotel and proceeded to wander through the city on foot.

Experience the Thrill of Long Range Traverse Hiking in Newfoundland

Barbara GriffinNovember 6, 2024012 mins

Passing between dramatic, 1000ft granite cliffs, deep inside glacier-carved gorges, around thundering waterfalls, and through the lush, indigenous forests ofNewfoundland, the Long Range Traverse is one of the hardest and most remote hiking trails in Canada.

Discover the Unique Beauty of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula

Lydia WilsonNovember 6, 202406 mins

‘Where you longs to, luv?’ asks the rental car lady as she hands over the keys. The peculiar brogue sounds part Irish, part Canadian, and the question is indecipherable. It’s the first of many odd encounters you’ll have on the island of Newfoundland.

Remembering 9/11: Newfoundland Town’s Unforgettable Welcome of 7,000 Guests

Melissa SullivanNovember 6, 2024012 mins

As captured in the Broadway musical “Come From Away,” the Canadian community of Gander welcomed in nearly 7,000 strangers in the midst of America’s darkest days.