only authenticated Norse site in North America. Today, your visit will transport you back to 1000 AD where Vikings once stood. At the Viking Encampment, you can try blacksmithing or weaving and talk to characters who will bring the Viking history to life. In the evenings, gather around the skáli (kitchen) and hear heroic and tragic tales of Thor, Loki, Erik the Red, and more from the Sagas. 9. EXPLORE THE LAND OF SPIRITS, MOUNTAINS, GLACIER, AND WILDLIFE Torngat Mountains National Park takes its name from the Inuktitut word Tongait, meaning place of spirits. It is 9,700 square kilometres (3,784 square miles) of spectacular wilderness stretching north from Saglek Fjord to the northern tip of Labrador, and westward from the Atlantic seacoast to the Québec border. It’s a land of mountains and polar bears, small glaciers, and caribou, where the Inuit hunt, fish, and travel, as their predecessors did for thousands of years. Explore Torngat Mountains National Park through an Inuit cultural lens. By joining Inuit to experience spiritual and cultural sites and a harvesting trip as they gather food for the Base Camp. You can also take an overnight trip into spectacular fjords where their ancestors have camped and walked before. Listen to the ancient stories and legends of the area as you sip on hot tea and eat food prepared over an open fire. Packages offer various levels of comfort and
Discover stillness and adventure on the Miramichi River On the north shore of the Miramichi River sits Black Rapids Retreat. Praised for its peaceful, quiet setting, world-famous fishing, and abundance of indoor and outdoor activities all year round. Our two renovated cabins, the Atlantic and the Pacific, await up to 16 guests (8 per cabin) with classic cottage vibes but all the modern amenities including a thermal circuit with a hot tub, barrel sauna, and 2 cold plunges to help unwind during your stay. Our Corporate Retreat packages include All-inclusive options providing beverages and meals prepared by our private cook in-house along with other additional service add-ons to get the most out of your stay at Black Rapids Retreat
the best summer music festivals in Canada brings amazing international artists to the harbour city and keeps getting bigger and better every year! The city has a rich history, including the first transatlantic wireless signal. Its history and culture have made it into an important tourist destination. Enjoy the colourful jellybean row houses wedged together in every space lining the sides of steep hills and hidden alleyways. Remember when you are in St. John’s, meandering down to the working harbour of the waterfront, to look towards the Narrows to imagine a time when the waters were brimming full of fishing schooners. For information on more great experiences throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, visit https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/
amenities and depending on the package, the visitor will experience guided excursions such as helicopter rides, boat tours, and cultural experiences. 10. SUBMERSE YOURSELF IN ST. JOHN’S CULTURE & HOSPITALITY St. John’s is the capital and largest city of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. The city is the easternmost city in North America (excluding Greenland). St. John’s is home to the George Street Festival which has been a flagship event of summer to celebrate music, entertainment, and culture that has been bringing people together for almost four decades. Plus, the Churchill Park Music Festival which is one
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