The Red Bay Basque whaling station, established by Basque Mariners in the 16th century, provides the earliest, most complete and best-preserved testimony of the European whaling traditions. It became a major source of whale oil, which was shipped to Europe, where it was used for lighting. The site includes remains of rendering ovens, cooperages, wharves,... Continue Reading →
L'Anse-au-Clair 51°25'13.9"N 57°06'30.6"W In my own defense, I had no idea there was such a high demand to cross over to Labrador from the Island until I arrived at the ferry terminal in St Barbe. I carry on a very polite and submissive interaction with the attendant at the counter. She is stretched thin, juggling... Continue Reading →
Whale watching tour. St. Lunaire-Griquet With my hand on the railing and my knees slightly bent to absorb the pounding of the waves against the boat, I scan the wave tops looking for whales. So far it has been a bust but our captain has entertained his paying customers with a chance to jig some... Continue Reading →
Norstead Road I'm in the mood for more Viking living history and Norstead, a non-profit attraction, is just 2km away from the National Historic Site and UNESCO site of the L’Anse aux Meadows-Viking settlement. NLFD I step into the tourist office, which is much smaller than it appeared on the outside. Squeezed into the space are... Continue Reading →
The Arches Provincial Park Today is a driving day, and as I pass a sign for Lobster Cove Lighthouse, SS Ethie, and Steve's Trail, I turn my head trying to catch a glimpse of anything that is visible through the truck window at 80 km/hour. I want to do all the hikes but after yesterday's... Continue Reading →
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