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| On site sculpture designed by New Brunswick graphic artist and illustrator Karen Van Niekerk |
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| Wikipedia: Location of L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland |
At the very northern tip of Newfoundland, Canada we find the amazing...
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
As well as a good walk around the Viking settlement, there is also the excellent Birchy Nuddick loop trail from the settlement, along the shore and then inland:
Start your walk at the Viking settlement:
After walking around the settlement you can head out on the Birchy Nuddick loop trail:
Now watch the Parks Canada video about the settlement:
Completing The Circle:
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
(Parks Canada)
The National Film Board of Canada provides an excellent video on the Vinland Mystery:
More information available at UNESCO because L'Anse aux Meadows is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Book recommendation: the exciting account of the discovery of the site as well as lots of background information on the Vikings:
The Viking Discovery of America by Helge Ingstad and Anne Stine Ingstad
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