It all started with a block of iceberg ice propped up on pallets outside the St. Anthony Lion’s Club. This 10,000 year old iceberg ice
Rumbolt Sculpts Image from Iceberg with Chainsaw at Festival Opening!
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Tip of Great Northern Peninsula Best Place for Iceberg Watchers!
The icebergs continue to dominate our harbours – can you imagine this view from your window? It is a common occurrence. Tourists come in the
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Serenity by the Sea
My hometown of Green Island Cove is a quaint little fishing community. Last Sunday, I took some time to enjoy the beautiful weather and get
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Iceberg at Tapper’s Cove, Torbay
I’m from Iceberg Alley! There is no better place to see icebergs than on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula – L’Anse aux Meadows,
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Iceberg Festival Returns in June for 7th Season! You won’t want to miss something 10,000 years in the making!
This year’s festival runs from June 5th to June 14th, 2015. Be sure to check out their website http://theicebergfestival.ca/ for updates. The Great Northern Peninsula is known
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Gorgeous Goose Cove Embodies Our Heritage, Quintessentially Rural Newfoundland
If you have make the trek up the Great Northern Peninsula and did not have the pleasure of visiting Goose Cove East than you are
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Englee is all fired up with Glacier Glass!
The fishing Town of Englee is quickly becoming an artisan retreat and those who love things that are handmade. At the Town Hall one can
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Fishing Point Emporium Filled with Newfoundland Treasures, St. Anthony, NL
Fishing Point Park. St. Anthony is at the “Peak of Your Experience” on the Great Northern Peninsula with a host of walking trails, wildlife, nature,
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6th Annual Iceberg Festival A Resounding Success
The 6th Annual Iceberg Festival was held from June 6th-15th from Port au Choix to L’Anse aux Meadows to Conche to St. Anthony and many
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Glacier Glass – An Incredible New Business
The Town of Englee located at the very end of Route 433 has faced challenging economic times since the closure of their fish plant and
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20 Years of Gourmet Meals Served at the Norseman Restaurant, L’anse aux Meadows
L’Anse aux Meadows with a population of 37 residents is a quaint fishing village that has been placed on the map for being the first
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I’m from around the Bay, and I throws rocks!
Noddy Bay, NL is a beautiful community that loops around both sides of the bay, with houses scattered along the coastline. It is just minutes
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Coffee in the Cove Serves Only the Finest and Fairest Brews
Coffee in the Cove, Hay Cove is literally located in the backyard of L’anse aux Meadows World UNESCO Site. This bright orange homestead offers fresh,
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Iceberg Donut Created & Sold Exclusively at St. Anthony Tim Hortons
The Iceberg Festival takes place every June on the Great Northern Peninsula. A full schedule can be found at theicebergfestival.ca. I would like to highlight
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Icebergs dominate the coastline on the tip of Great Northern Peninsula
As ice remains a pressing problem for our fishers, with delays in the opening of some of our fisheries, it also sets the expectation that this will
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I Went to One of the Four Corners of the Earth in 2012!
According to the Flat Earth Society, Brimstone Head on Fogo Island is one of the Four Corners of the World. A friend and I took
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Icebergs are your doorstep
In June the icebergs scatter the coves, bays and shores along the Strait of Belle Isle and surround the entire Great Northern Peninsula. These icebergs
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A Billion+ Reasons to Visit the Town of Flower’s Cove
The Town of Flower’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula, is formerly known as French Island Harbour, as it too is steeped in French history
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The Iceberg Festival
Join us on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula as we celebrate our Iceberg Festival from June 7 – 16, 2013. The Northern Peninsula known as
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A Summer of Icebergs – The Giant Ice Island moves to St. Lunaire
The Giant Ice Island has moved to St. Lunaire, NL. I ventured to the Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet Friday evening hoping to catch a glimpse of
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World Renown Youth Choir Visits the Great Northern Peninsula
The Saltwater Joys – Tour of Newfoundland & Labrador presented by The Munich Youth Choir set the stage that drew a large audience at the
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A Small Iceberg in Green Island Brook
Last month en route to Norstead – Viking Village & Port of Trade at L’Anse aux Meadows, I captured this small iceberg at Green Island Brook (July
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Local Conche Artist has Talent
I love art that comes from the local region. These past few days I have been able to visit gift shops and talk with some local
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Deep Fried Ice-cream – A must have treat at the Daily Catch, St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL
On several occasions I have seen Deep Friend Ice-cream on menus at various restaurants and have wanted to try the dessert. However, the portion sizes are
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Icebergs Again in Goose Cove, NL
A visit to Goose Cove is good for the body, mind and soul. On July 22, 2011 – The water was peaceful, clouds puffy and
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Massive Icebergs on the Loose in Goose Cove, NL – Draw Crowds
Icebergs surround the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. They have been spotted in Conche and can be seen from Sailer Jack’s Lookout, St. Carol’s,
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Trekking the French Shore with the Swiss – Conche, NL
Saturday, July 16, 2011 – The view from Sailor Jack’s Hill gives a powerful showing of the winding road leading to the Town of Conche. The stairs
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St. Anthony, NL Boasts Largest Concentration of Icebergs!
The “proof is in the pudding“! According to IcebergFinder.com, the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula has the greatest number of icebergs present in Newfoundland
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“The Peak of Your Newfoundland Experience” – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL
Fishing Point in the scenic seaside Town of St. Anthony, NL is a destination! It is the meeting place for many residents, local rural settlers
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Anyone Can Paint! – Become a Local Artist on the GNP by
Chef Gusteau‘s cookbook “Anyone Can Cook!” resonates as I enrolled in a local art class. I did not realize that “Anyone Can Paint!“, but with
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