A go-guide for travelers to 'The Rock'
The Viking Trail is named for its end point, the spot where Vikings once settled on the island. It snakes its way between mountains and ocean to the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, and the people and places along the route will leave you in awe of their beauty.
Coming for a visit? You can travel to the island by plane if you choose, but by far the most popular way of getting to Newfoundland is via ferry across the Cabot Strait, and for good reason; it’s a grand experience.
There are hundreds of unusual expressions commonly used in Newfoundland to articulate feelings and attitudes about people, things and life in general. They often make reference to the sea and the wind, yet you may need a little help to decipher their meanings.
These views of Newfoundland’s precipitous western seacoast will make you want to don your hikers and discover for yourself why they call it The Rock.
If you’re traveling to Newfoundland, Deer Lake is a worthy destination. It’s a place where a richness of history coexists in charming juxtaposition with modern day life. The town’s propitious geographic location also makes it the perfect base from which to explore much of the province’s west coast.
Simple moments in nature refresh body, mind and spirit, and here on the The Rock you never have to go far to find them. In fact, the Grey Jays might just bring the experience to you!