Highway 436, L'Anse aux Meadows, NL A0K 2X0
At the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula, explore the first known European site in the Americas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features Norse remains from 1,000 years ago, recreated sod buildings, artifacts, and costumed interpreters.
UNESCO Viking site with Norse ruins, recreated buildings, and interpreters at the northern tip of Newfoundland.
Open June 1 to October 2, 2026
Updated · Mis à jour — May 7, 2026
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