Newfoundland

Ten-thousand-year-old icebergs drift south. Humpbacks migrate to the North. This is the place where their paths cross. Newfoundland, with its vast, rugged shorelines and distinctive character is the most eastern portion of Canada. As the last province to join Canada, in 1949, Newfoundland's splendor has been a well-kept secret. Stroll down the streets of St. John's, the oldest city in North America. Take in the awesome view of the harbour from Signal Hill. Visit Gros Morne National Park - designated a World Class Heritage site because of its unusual geography. Or take a drive to Corner Brook, the second largest city in the province. While almost half of the province's population is concentrated on the Avalon Peninsula, around St. John's, much of the island's charm and natural beauty is found away from the more heavily populated centres. Fishing, always the primary industry in the province, has spawned quaint traditional villages with their famous clapboard houses, along the inlets and bays of Newfoundland. From the luxurious green shores to the south outside Port aux Basque to the rugged reaches of Labrador to the north, Newfoundland's treasures await discovery.

Click here to go to the Official Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism page.

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