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Newfoundland & Labrador- 5 Ways to Experience Icebergs
- by Maggi Smit
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- 10 Nov, 2017
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In Newfoundland and Labrador, icebergs come in all shapes and sizes, travelling along Iceberg Alley to fill the bay, or your glass. Track these 10,000-year-old visitors with www.IcebergFinder.com, and get yourself a front row seat.
1) By Sea
Icebergs migrate south just as whales and seabirds head north. If you're really lucky, you'll meet somewhere in the middle. Out in Newfoundland and Labrador, this is what passes for gridlock. See them with an experienced operators on a boat tour, or in a kayak.
2) By Land
To spot an iceberg around, you don't necessarily have to go out onto the water. Stroll along the coast, or sit by the shore and have a picnic. Sometimes all you have to do is step out of your car.
3) Bergy Bits
You can find these bergy bits sitting on beaches, in plain view, just waiting to be picked up. A chilly, but short-lived memento of your visit, they’re an excellent way to keep your drinks cool. Don't forget your mittens.
4) In a Stiff Drink
Icebergs are so plentiful in these parts, locals actually put them to good use! Try a beer made with 10,000-year-old glacial ice, or pick up a bottle of locally made Iceberg spirits.
5) Iceberg-Inspired Art
You can't take an iceberg home with you, so why not bring home a piece of iceberg art instead? It's easier to hang on your walls and chances are, it won't melt in the summer.
About Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Canada region is coastal Canada on our doorstep. Just five – six hours away from the UK, the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have all the perfect elements for an interesting and inspiring escape.
Each province has its own character but all are renowned for their outstanding natural beauty, stunning coastline, friendly people, incredible seafood, UNESCO World Heritage sites and National Parks. This region really is Canada’s best-kept secret.
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In the northwest of Canada where eighty percent of the area
is wilderness, lies the Yukon. With friendly locals, wildlife to observe,
activities to immerse yourself in and fascinating history to explore, this destination makes
for the perfect fly-drive holiday.
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