Asset name:
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Description:
At the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula lies the first known evidence of European presence in the Americas. Here Norse expeditions sailed from Greenland, building a small encampment of timber-and-sod buildings over 1000 years ago Against a stunning backdrop of rugged cliffs, bog, and coastline, discover the fascinating archaeological remains of the Viking encampment, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. You’ll meet costumed Viking interpreters as you tour the recreated base camp and discover original artifacts from this internationally renowned archaeological find.
Attributes:
Heritage Site
Cultural Occupation
Great Northern Peninsula culture
Viking, Fisheries, Indigenous, Trails
Community
L'Anse aux Meadows
Source
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site Website
Contact person:
Loretta Decker