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Then, drop by Bird Cove for more
archaeological artifacts at the 50
Centuries Interpretation Centre, which
chronicles 5,000 years of human
habitation in the area, and enjoy the
nearby walking trails.

DAY 5
Today it’s all about the Vikings. Just
over 1,000 years ago, the first European
settlement was built in North America,
a place now called L’Anse aux Meadows –
both a National Historic Site and
a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reconstructed sod huts “inhabited”
by costumed interpreters help bring
this historical place back to life.
Next, drive to Conche on the east A ROAD TRIP SOUTH
side of the peninsula where the French
Shore Interpretation Centre houses an DAY 7
incredible 222-foot tapestry depicting About a half an hour south of Deer
the history of the area. Lake, the city of Corner Brook overlooks
the scenic inner Bay of Islands. Take
the day to road trip along the north
and south shores looking for adventures –
of which there are many. Try traditional
dory fishing or salmon fishing, ATVing,
kayaking or SUP, or take a hike on one
of the many walking and hiking trails.
DAY 6 In the evening, eat a home-cooked
Hop on a tour boat in St. Anthony and meal while taking in local entertainment.
start your day by watching frolicking
whales and majestic 10,000-year-old DAY 8
icebergs. Gaze on as these larger-than- Almost an hour south of Corner Brook
life spectacles put on a show. When is the Port au Port Peninsula. It’s here,
you’re back on dry land, be sure to in southwestern Newfoundland, that
drop by the Grenfell Historic Properties many French-speaking Newfoundlanders
and discover how Dr. Grenfell brought call home. Explore the unique culture
modern medical care to remote coastal of the region and be sure to try a slice
communities more than a century ago. of traditional French baked bread
slathered in local jam. In the evening,
catch a show at the Stephenville
Theatre Festival – a treat for all
performance enthusiasts.

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