L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador
Type
Cultural Heritage Centre
Address
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Division No. 9, Subd. D, NL, Canada
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Hours
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/meadows
Phone
709-623-2608

At the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula lies the first known evidence of European presence in the Americas. Here Norse expeditions sailed from Greenland, building a small encampment of timber-and-sod buildings over 1000 years ago Against a stunning backdrop of rugged cliffs, bog, and coastline, discover the fascinating archaeological remains of the Viking encampment, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. You’ll meet costumed Viking interpreters as you tour the recreated base camp and discover original artifacts from this internationally renowned archaeological find.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Washrooms

Location

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Division No. 9, Subd. D, NL, Canada
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