"1000 years of history in Newfoundland" L'Anse aux Meadows by Redlats

L'Anse aux Meadows Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 49 photos

Arches at the L'Anse Aux Meadows site - L'Anse aux Meadows

We had to drive across of all Newfoundland to reach L'Anse Aux Meadows. It is at the northwest corner of the province - approximately 10-12 hours driving from St. John's at the southeast corner of the province.

Greenland to Vinland is not too far!

It really is amazing that Vikings landed here 1000 years ago, but when you view the map from Greenland's point of view, Vinland was not that far from Greenland.

If you are planning a trip to Newfoundland, see my province page for general help in planning a Newfoundland vacation.

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In a nutshell:Amazing 1000 year old European history in North America

Last visit to L'Anse aux Meadows: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Nov 15, 2004
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picture from Norstead website - L'Anse aux Meadows

Norstead - The replicated Viking trading... Things to Do (4)

We had not even heard of Norstead before we made it up to L'Anse aux Meadows. We kept seeing all these signs advertising... more travel advice

Inside Sod hut - pic from Parks Canada website - L'Anse aux Meadows

Viking home reconstruction Things to Do (4)

The early Norwegians built a settlement that consisted of three sets (perhaps families) of huts (total of 8) covered... more travel advice

Recreation of Viking hut from 1000AD - L'Anse aux Meadows

Vikings in 1000 AD! Things to Do (4)

L'anse Aux Meadows has been archeaolgically verified as the first settlement by Europeans. Because of this it is a... more travel advice

Visit the actual town of L'Anse aux... Things to Do (4)

L'Anse aux Meadows is an actual fishing town in Newfoundland - just a little bit north of the Viking site. After we left... more travel advice

Comments (3)

nighthawk Jan 15, 2006 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

love this!
Bwana_Brown Nov 3, 2004 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Great info on your visit to the Viking settlement. Too bad that you ran out of time, there is a lot of driving to do in Newfoundland!
RobDavis Oct 27, 2004 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

I've often wondered if those Vikings realized that they had discovered a new continent, or whether they just thought it was just another place to camp for a while.