Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism News for 2020
See the First Sunrise in North America at Cape Spear
Unique with its own flavour, Newfoundland & Labrador offers options for experiencing the natural beauty, including the first sunrise in North America. Cape Spear National Historic Site is the most easterly point in North America and the perfect place to be the first to see the sunrise. Perched atop a rugged cliff sits Cape Spear Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse and an iconic symbol of the province’s marine history.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/top-destinations/cape-spear
Tour the Rocky Shores of Dildo
Famous for its coves, inlets and points of land mapped out by James Cook, visitors must experience the twists and turns of Dildo by sea or by one of the many walking trails. By sea, guests can absorb the history of the area and see authentic fishing premises. Then seek out land for even more attractions, including: the Treasure Trove offers a unique shopping experience, including home décor and Christmas decorations, and The Dildo Brewin Company and Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in craft beer or traditional tunes – and its located right on the waterfront in sight of icebergs and whales. There truly is no place like Dildo.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/trip-ideas/travel-stories/theres-no-place-like-dildo
Jump Back in Time at National Historic Sites
For a taste of history, visit one of the newly designated National Historic Sites: the National War Memorial, an ancient Innu travel route in Labrador and the German U-Boat Attacks at Bell Island. The sites were chosen to honour diverse aspects of Canada’s history and commemorate Indigenous, archaeological, urban planning, military and environmental history.
https://vocm.com/2019/08/24/parks-canada-designates-n-l-landmarks-as-national-historic-sites/?fbclid=IwAR2vt2qnOoV3Z-DTy58Sou8Y50vQl3R4cnlZ-5CrlvCJp7mlffEtoKhpv64
Stargaze at one of the Four Corners of the Earth
Stargazing excursions through the Fogo Island Inn introduce guests to Fogo Island’s natural wonders. The Inn, complete with 29 unique guest rooms and suites, and has dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the powerful ocean and offer guests the ability to independently stargaze from the Inn’s best vantage points. Binoculars bring the magic and marvels of the night sky into sharp vous, and private, self-guided dark-sky viewing by the naked eye from the rooftop’s outdoor hot tubs is encouraged. Other guided activities include dark-sky hikes to lookout point, late evening strolls around the harbour and daily sunrise and sunset hikes. https://fogoislandinn.ca/
Find Your Spirit at Beothuk Interpretation Centre The Beothuk Interpretation Centre is a place dedicated to the lives of the Beothuk peoples, their culture, and the impact first contact had on them. It is a place of healing and reconciliation where guests are encouraged to find their own spirit. Tour the interpretation centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for a unique and now vanished culture. Then, follow a 1.5-km groomed walking trail to the village site.