Travel Newfoundland and Labrador
The easternmost city in North America grew up around a tiny, perfect harbour that European explorers discovered almost 500 years ago. Its been an active strategic port for countless US Navy ships. Today, in this historic seaport you can hop a tour boat to see whales and icebergs outside the harbour, and view the rugged coastline, including Cape Spear National Park, the most easterly point in North America. Your can enjoy hard days and soft nights with relaxing spas to comfort your mind body and soul after a day of inspiring nature and beauty. St. John's goes about its business at its own pace against a backdrop of stunning architecture, winding hills and colourful houses. The old downtown is compact enough to explore on foot and is full of boutiques, bars and artisan galleries and shops. The arts scene is thriving with music, theatre, dance, visual arts and traditional crafts pouring out a steady - and heady - infusion of cultural interpretation and expression. Don't-miss sites include The Rooms, the province's iconic home of history, art and culture, and Signal Hill's Cabot Tower crowning the panoramic view of the city and Atlantic ocean; and the Johnson Geo Centre which uses the province's abundant geological wonders to tell the story of the whole planet. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a week-long stay, the city is a great introduction to the province.
Outside the city rural Newfoundland and Labrador is waiting to be explored. Hundreds of picturesque fishing villages, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Gros Morne National Park for its scenery and geology and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, where the Vikings set up shop 1,000 years ago - bird colonies, historic sites, theatre and music festivals, and much, much more await. Come let some of the friendliest folk on the planet welcome you to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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