Newfoundland And Labrador Travel Guide |
Brimming with history and a rich cultural heritage, the Atlantic
province of Newfoundland and Labrador offers visitors a peek into
the quietly unassuming beauty and solitude of one of the world's
few unspoilt and truly unique destinations. Friendly locals with an
indomitable sense of humour and quirky dialect help make this one
of Canada's most endearing provinces.
From the rugged rocky cliffs and outcrops to streams and rivers
that interweave the rolling green hills and countryside, there is
something magical about this area. Labrador attracts many visitors
to its Tundra, which features the 'mini-Rockies' and the historic
Avalon Peninsula, home to St John's.
The wildlife here is something to talk about, with thousands of
moose, black bear, woodland caribou, Northern River otters,
Newfoundland Lynx and Arctic hares being native to Newfoundland and
Labrador. The millions of seabirds, puffins and thousands of
humpback whales circulating the freshly carved icebergs off the
18,000 miles (29,000 km) of coastline are also something to
behold.
Other key attractions include the Western Brook Pond, a land locked
fjord, and L'anse aux Meadows, a National Historic Site of Canada
and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. L'anse aux Meadows is the site of
the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.
Travellers enjoy coming here for the world-class fishing, exciting
outdoor trails, wildlife viewing, hunting and dozens of
breathtakingly beautiful national parks. But most visit
Newfoundland and Labrador to get away from the hum and drum of the
city and to enjoy the seclusion and majestic scenery of this little
slice of heaven.