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Labrador, The Big Land, one of the last untamed, unspoiled placed left on earth. It stretches from the Strait of Belle Isle in the south, to Cape Chidley in the far north, boasting towering mountains, massive rock faces and an infinite supply of lakes and rivers, not to mention waters seasonally teeming with whales and icebergs. Here, you’ll find plenty of fresh air, crystal clear water and truly authentic people.
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Welcome to the far east. Where Newfoundland and North America begins. Where the sun shines first, at Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic site, just a few kilometers outside the historic, yet contemporary, capital city of St. John’s.
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There are many historic, charming communities, flanked by big blue seas and sheltered coves to be found throughout the eastern region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The area was the first part of the New World to be discovered and it stretches from John Cabot’s historical 1497 landing place on the Bonavista Peninsula to the gateway to France, the French Islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, which can be reached by a short ferry trip from the Burin Peninsula.
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Right in the heart of Newfoundland, the central region contains some of the best outdoor experiences to be found in the province. It’s where you can visit Iceberg Alley – the stretch of coastline along which towers of ancient ice majestically float down from Greenland – and where whales gather in large numbers to feed, play and people-watch.
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The western region is a great sliver of land on Newfoundland’s island, stretching 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 and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this wild and rugged regions sports abundant breathing room and diverse natural heritage.
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No matter where you find yourself in Newfoundland and Labrador, you’ll feel so very, very far away. This place does that to you. It sweeps you off your feet and keeps you there for as long as you want. The land itself is like no other – cliffs and barrens, bights and guts – around every corner there’s the unexpected. We hope you make the most of this wild and wonderful place. We’ll do everything in our power to make sure your journey is as surprising and intriguing as you want it to be.
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Attractions in Yarmouth and the Acadian Shores
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Proud lighthouses stand guard over charming fishing villages and island-studded bays all along the South Shore. Discover historic towns, privateering legends, tales of pirates and their treasure and local artisans who are known to craft treasures of their own.
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Founded in 1749, history, seafaring culture and urban adventure come together in Halifax, our vibrant capital city by the sea. A walk along the historic Halifax waterfront reveals everything from tall ships and museums to harbour cruises and the eclectically entertaining Halifax International Busker Festival.
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The Eastern Shore stretches from the edges of Halifax all the way to the Canso Causeway, the entry point to Cape Breton Island. It's rugged coastline and glorious beaches provide the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. With an abundance of sea kayaking, hiking, birding, coastal activities and four seasons of fantastic surfing, the outdoor enthusiast will feel like they're in heaven.
