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The Northern Peninsula (locally called the Great Northern Peninsula) stretches northward toward the Labrador coast between Bonne Bay on the west and White Bay on the east. In the west the Long Range Mountains, rising abruptly from a narrow coastal plain dissected by… Read More
Map of Great Northern Peninsula Locals
Western Newfoundland stretches 750 kilometres from Channel-Port aux Basques on the southwest corner, to the Viking site of L'Anse aux Meadows at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. With ancient mountains, fjords, icebergs, whales, thousands of miles of coastline, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the International Appalachian Trail, this wild and rugged region sports abundant breathing.
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Following the Dream! The Great Northern Peninsula
The Great Northern Peninsula is the largest and longest peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada, approximately 270 km long and 90 km wide at its widest point and encompassing an area of 17,483 km 2.
Landscape at Goose Cove, Newfoundland on the Great Northern Peninsula
The tip of the Great Northern Peninsula on the island portion of Newfoundland is the port of St. Anthony. Here, history and scenery meld to form a landscape that will capture your imagination. And while Saint Anthony himself might be the patron saint of the lost, this bustling little town has been hosting visitors for generations.
Coastal Trail next to St. Anthony, Newfoundland on the Great Northern
The Great Northern Peninsula, north of Gros Morne National Park and the gateway to Labrador offers visitors and residents hundreds of kilometres of trails and very unique experiences. There is beauty around every corner and so much to experience and explore when on a nature walk, hiking trail or a look-out..
Sense and Simplicity Exploring Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula
Situated at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, this exceptional archaeological site consists of eight timber-framed turf structures built in the same style as those found in Norse Greenland and Iceland from the same period.
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The Viking Trail. The drive from Rocky Harbour to St. Anthony along the Viking Trail is worth the trip itself. To the left: the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence; to the right: lush rolling hills and mountains. The route mostly hugs the gulf, until you turn inland to reach St. Anthony.
Great Northern Peninsula Summer 2015 Wayfinder Map by Go Western
L'Anse aux Meadows ( lit. 'Meadows Cove') is an archaeological site, first excavated in the 1960s, of a Norse settlement dating to approximately 1,000 years ago. The site is located on the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador near St. Anthony .
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Things to See in Great Northern Peninsula. In Port au Choix The town's chief (only, really) attraction is the Port au Choix historic site. But if you're coming to town, also be sure to find the former archaeological excavations at Philip's Garden, an adjunct to the historic site.
10 Great Canadian Road Trips
Whether they're lengthy, feature drastic elevation changes or climbing, or anything else, here are a few of the toughest hikes in Delaware. 7. Brandywine Creek Long Loop, Wilmington. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA. Ken Kramer/AllTrails.
Panorama of St Anthony and Atlantic ocean from Daredevil Trail walkway
The Great Northern Peninsula is located at the Northern tip of the West Coast of island of Newfoundland, Canada. Our communities sit in the lowlands along the coastline, with the Long Range Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop.
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Burnt Cape, Great Northern Peninsula
On a map, the Great Northern Peninsula looks like a stout cudgel threatening the shores of Labrador. If Newfoundland can be said to have a beaten track (I wouldn't say that, but it does get a lot busier in summer), rest assured that this peninsula is way, way off that track. It's not nearly as mountainous or starkly dramatic as Gros Morne, but.
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The Viking Peninsula or Great Northern Peninsula is a large rural area in western Newfoundland. Located north of Gros Morne National Park, it extends to St. Anthony (population 2400) as the northernmost town on the island of Newfoundland.
Exploring Newfoundland’s west and north Deer Lake to the Great
Taking you up the Great Northern Peninsula, also known as the Northern Arm, the Viking Trail is one of the best road trips in Newfoundland. It takes you through Gros Morne National Park, provincial historical sites, charming fishing villages, and two UNESCO world heritage sites.
Map of the Great Northern Peninsula and southeastern Labrador, showing
The Great Northern Road Trip is an adventure you'll never forget. You'll start in the state of Washington and follow U.S. Highway 2 for the majority of the journey until you end in Maine.
Iceberg in Iceberg Alley off the Great Northern Peninsula, St. Anthony
Great Northern Peninsula The Viking Peninsula or Great Northern Peninsula is a large rural area in western Newfoundland.Located north of Gros Morne National Park, it extends to St.