Newfoundland and Labrador is as large as Japan and more than three times the size of the Maritime Provinces. In fact, the province covers more than 400 000 square kilometers. With the land ranging from barren rock to lush farmland to forest to fjord, you'll have plenty to discover. Here you'll find hundreds of towns and thousands of guts, coves, and bays. And every little place comes with its own delightful charm, colourful personality, and collection of characters.
Rich with history. Rife with culture. Sprawling with natural beauty. All these wonders have been here for thousands of years, embraced by those who happened upon them. It's up to the traveller to enjoy them, to go vigorously in search of people, adventures, and places to experience. Around every bend you will find a piece of heaven, a delightful sight, a playful breeze that will help your journey.
Catch a glimpse of icebergs, whales, birds and wildlife. Find hiking trails, parks, historic sites and scenic driving routes. Search for maps, accommodations, tours, festivals and events, outfitters and places to shop. Take this opportunity to explore this mysterious land. Let go of your expectations. Prepare yourself to be lost, and found, in Newfoundland and Labrador, a land of exaggerated proportions.
And while finding the true spirit of this land, you’ll stumble upon everything from wildlife to people to amazing vistas to culture. In fact, being the most easterly point in North America merits our very own time zone, half-an-hour off-kilter with the rest of the world. Around every corner, around every bend, you will find a little piece of heaven, an unexpected delight, a playful breeze that will help your journey. But these are only elements of what makes this place truly unforgettable. And therein lies the magic of this mysterious land – in order to find what you are looking for, you must first be willing to let go of your expectations, willing to really lose yourself. And let the traveller inside lead you to places you never dreamed possible.
From outdoor adventures to watching wildlife to soaking up a bit of culture, you’ll never find yourself twiddling your thumbs – unless of course, you want to, which is perfectly fine by us.
You see, the unexpected is the norm around here. You might plan to tour the coastline by sea kayak one afternoon, but suddenly find yourself in a pub eating pan-fried cod and scrunchions. Or set out to tour a museum one morning and you might just end up shopping along the oldest street in North America.
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism