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.

12 Jun 2015

Deer Lake, Newfoundland: From Logging Settlement to Tourist Haven

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, History and Heritage | 0

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.