Every spring, locals and visitors brave the region’s damp and chilly weather - it’s one of the foggiest places on the planet - to scrutinize the horizon for large white objects or embark on boat tours, hoping that luck will be on their side.īut with iceberg counts ranging from zero to more than 2,000 per year, booking a trip in advance to see these 10,000-year-old blocks of ice can be a gamble.Įvery year, hundreds of billions of tonnes of ice, equivalent to more than 100 million Olympic pools of water, once melted, is shed from Greenland’s glaciers into the ocean. Iceberg sightseeing is a common - and much-anticipated - activity in Newfoundland. But hurry up! As the planet continues to warm, Iceberg Alley may soon lose its name. Iceberg Alley, the stretch of coast ranging from Labrador to Newfoundland, is the southernmost region of the northern hemisphere where one can regularly see icebergs. The water-based adventure takes you in search of wildlife, within safe distance of icebergs, and through tiny coves along the coast.This article by Frédéric Cyr, Memorial University of Newfoundland originally appeared on the Conversation and is published here with permission. Some of the best viewing and photos are from the land surrounding the inn, but this afternoon you have the chance to explore by zodiac. Watch for humpback, minke and orca whales and try to get a photo of a tail in front of a passing iceberg, or a breaching whale with the lighthouse has a back drop. Kittiwake colonies and eider ducks nesting in tiny coves where there used to be a fishing village are favourite spots. Take a walk along the cliff-top trails or explore the island following only your whims. Don't forget to ask about Tuckamore and the story of the mass murder that took place on the island. Wake up early to discover the island and visit its unique sites and delicate biology.

John's and by road via the Viking Trail highway from Deer Lake/Gros Morne, this is a fantastic way to top off your trip to 'The Rock'. Located just north of the only viking site in North America, your stay includes a visit to L'Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as road and boat transfers to and from St.

In addition to Humpbacks and Minke - the presence of which is virtually inevitable - you may spot as many as 27 more species, including Orca, which are being spotted with increasing frequency around the Island despite becoming a rarer sight elsewhere in Newfoundland. Whale experts ascribe this phenomenon to the underwater topography and ample food supply. Whales are constant companions off its shores, often coming close enough to the rocks to be touched. Quirpon Island has never failed to have icebergs in July and boasts the longest iceberg-viewing season in Newfoundland, with most years seeing icebergs into late August and the last melting in the fall during a good year. Located off the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, this is the province's best location for viewing icebergs as the Labrador Current carries them south. Fully restored, the Lighthouse Inn features ten beautiful rooms at the base of a still-operating lighthouse and is a Registered Heritage Building. Quirpon (pronounced kar-poon) offers a unique island experience at a 1922 light-keeper's home on the shores of Iceberg Alley. With 10 provinces and 3 territories spread across almost 10 million square kilometres, and unique history and culture specific to each, there is no shortage of beauty and wonder awaiting active traveler Family Cycle on the P'tit Train du Nordĭiscover Canada from coast to coast to coast.Natural Wonders of Western Newfoundland.

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