Northern Peninsula—Newfoundland
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Planning Tips
There is a single provincial park campground at the northern tip of the peninsula. There are other private campgrounds on the map, but there appear to be no websites.
From the tip of the peninsula, you can either take a ferry over and do the trip across Labrador or travel back the way you came. This is a remote destination.
There are primarily villages at the northern end of the peninsula. St. Anthony is the most substantial for basic services and entertainment.
Highlights
Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula is a remote, but visually rewarding destination. The only route leads up the western coastline, which is punctuated by small towns and coastal views.
At the peninsula’s base is Arches Provincial Park. The park is known for its rock formations carved by the ocean that include numerous natural arches.
About halfway up the peninsula is the Port au Choix National Historic Site, which preserves evidence of over 6000 years of human activity.
Near the very tip is L'Anse aux Meadows, which is the spot where Norse settlers attempted to settle before Columbus “discovered” the new world. This is both a Canadian national historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is a worthy adventure along the very edge of North America. Be certain to do some advance planning and take what you will need for the journey.
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St. Anthony Average Temperatures and Rainfall
