Great Northern Peninsula
Around Great Northern Peninsula
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Great Northern Peninsula
Where the Vikings landed and the icebergs pass.
North Atlantic blueBoreal forest green
Welcome to the Great Northern Peninsula! Whether you're here for the Viking history, the fjords, or just to breathe the salt air, you'll find a rugged beauty that gets into your bones. Take a hike, share a scoff, and don't be afraid to ask a local – they're always ready to point you to the best view.
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The room
One room for everyone around Great Northern Peninsula. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Gros Morne National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site with fjords, highlands and the famous Tablelands.
- L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site The only confirmed Norse settlement in North America, a UNESCO site.
- Port au Choix National Historic Site Ancient burial grounds and archaeological treasures from the Maritime Archaic and Dorset peoples.
- Western Brook Pond A dramatic freshwater fjord carved by glaciers, accessible by boat tour.
- The Tablelands Rust-coloured mountains of mantle rock, a geologist's dream in Gros Morne.
- Grenfell Historic Properties Museum and former mission in St. Anthony honouring Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's work.
- Outdoors Hike the Long Range Traverse
- Outdoors Boat tour on Western Brook Pond
- With kids Explore L'Anse aux Meadows
- With kids Visit the Grenfell Historic Properties
- Evenings Kitchen parties
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love Hiking trails
- Locals love Wharf-side hangouts
Through the year
- Trout River Lobster Festival June A summer celebration of the local lobster fishery with food, music and community gatherings.
- Iceberg Festival June St. Anthony's spring festival celebrating the arrival of icebergs with guided viewings, food and crafts.
- Gros Morne Theatre Festival July–August Summer theatre performances in Cow Head, known for local stories and Newfoundland humour.
- Port au Choix National Historic Site Summer Events Summer Re-enactments and archaeology demonstrations at the ancient Dorset and Maritime Archaic sites.
A maritime climate with cool summers, mild winters near the coast but snowier inland, and frequent fog and wind. It's unpredictable – locals say if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. Best: Summer (July–August) is the best time to be out – mild, with long days and the most accessible trails.
Talk like a local
- “b'y”
- A friendly term for 'boy' or 'buddy'.
- “Whadd'ya at?”
- A greeting meaning 'How are you?' or 'What's up?'
- “Long may your big jib draw”
- A good-luck wish, literally 'may your sail stay full'.
- “scoff”
- A big, hearty meal, often shared with friends and family.
Getaways
- Central Newfoundland Explore the heart of the island – forests, rivers and friendly towns.
- Grand Falls-Windsor Known for its waterfalls, salmon fishing and the Exploits River.
- Gander A historic aviation hub with the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and a lively downtown.
Local flavour
Rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins
Eat and drink
- Jiggs dinner Salt beef, cabbage, and root vegetables, a Sunday staple
- Fish and brewis Salt cod and hard bread with scrunchions
- Toutons Fried bread dough, often with molasses or bakeapple
- Bakeapple pie Cloudberry pie, a tart northern treat
- Screech rum Jamaican rum that's become a Newfoundland icon
Where people go
- Fishing villages Colourful houses and stages along the rugged coast
- Lighthouses Guiding ships through the foggy North Atlantic
- Gros Morne National Park Fjords, Tablelands, and ancient geology
- L'Anse aux Meadows Viking site The only confirmed Norse settlement in North America
- Iceberg viewing points Where massive icebergs pass each spring
- Hiking trails Coastal paths and mountain routes
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Every areaRural Division No. 9, NL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.