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  • Western NewfoundlandRugged coastlines and rural charm
  • Central NewfoundlandPine clad heart of the province
  • Eastern NewfoundlandWhere history and heritage thrive
  • Avalon PeninsulaNewfoundland’s eclectic far east
  • Customs and CultureTimeless traditions live here
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Exploring the Viking Trail, Part Two: Parson’s Pond to Eddie’s Cove East
3 Jun 2016

Exploring the Viking Trail, Part Two: Parson’s Pond to Eddie’s Cove East

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Scenic Routes | 0

Time has a way of passing gently on the Great Northern Peninsula, inviting the luxury of ambling along your way. Whales, icebergs and timeless fishing villages capture the imagination, as both ancient history and breath-catching beauty unfold around you in astonishing 3D.

Outdoors, Nature, History, Seacoast, Geology, Trails, Archaeology
Exploring the Viking Trail, Part One: Deer Lake to Gros Morne National Park
12 Jul 2015

Exploring the Viking Trail, Part One: Deer Lake to Gros Morne National Park

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Scenic Routes | 0

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.

Outdoors, Landmarks, Nature, History, Seacoast, Geology, Trails

  • Eastern Newfoundland
  • Central Newfoundland
  • Western Newfoundland
  • Avalon Peninsula
  • Unique Experiences
  • Customs and Culture
  • Natural Wonders
  • History and Heritage
  • Scenic Routes

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