![]() ![]() Icebergs are edges of glaciers that have broken off into the ocean and the ones floating through Iceberg Alley can vary in size up to 150 feet tall (and that’s just the part that is above the water!). This is known as Iceberg Alley and it’s the iceberg capital of the world. With 29,000 kms of coastline, Newfoundland and Labrador is the perfect spot for viewing the 400 to 800 icebergs floating southward each year from Greenland past Labrador and the north east corner of the island of Newfoundland. Twillingate, is an island, connected to the island of Newfoundland by a series of bridges and causeways located on the north eastern shore of Newfoundland. Part of the province (Labrador) is located on the mainland and the other part (Newfoundland) is located on the adjacent island.ĭid you know that Newfoundland is the world’s 16th largest island? Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the four Atlantic provinces and the most eastern province in Canada. Kissing the cod during a Screech-in Ceremony! Photo Courtesy of Destination Canada ![]() This is a must do bucket list experience for any first time visitor to Newfoundland! Less than 24 hours later, I was “Screeched-in” at my next door neighbours kitchen party.Ī “Screech-in” is a ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders where you drink a shot of a very strong, local rum called Screech, recite a few words and kiss the lips of a cod fish to become an honorary “Newfie”. They were warm, welcoming, friendly and generous and they made me feel right at home from the very first day that I arrived. Over those 2 months, I got to know the people of Newfoundland well. One of the first places that I traveled to outside of my own province within Canada was in high school when I spent two months one summer working in Twillingate, Newfoundland. If my love of Canada could be packaged into a logo, this one from Destination Canada would be it! It’s no secret to those who know me that I love Canada! Even though I sell travel to destinations all over the world, my favourite place to travel with my family is right in my own beautiful backyard.Ĭanada is more than just where we live, it gives us a sense of place and belonging and by exploring our own country we can get closer to its history and personality. In addition to a less expensive and more enjoyable travel experience, the tourism industry in Canada has been hit hard by Covid-19 and they are going to need our help to recover as quickly as possible with our tourism dollars. Hotels and resorts have been offering discounted room prices and free room upgrades to entice travelers to book accommodations. ![]() With a decrease in the number of international tourists expected to visit because of the Covid-19 travel restrictions in place, popular tourist destinations within Canada will be less crowded this summer. If you haven’t had the pleasure of traveling for a vacation within Canada before, now is the ideal time to do so. This is the first in a series of 13 weekly blog posts highlighting one iconic Canadian experience in each Province and Territory. Email Week 1: Canadian Summer Staycation Series! ![]()
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