Video of Cape Spear, Newfoundland - 1.5 Mb

Cape Spear, Newfoundland has two claims to fame. First off it is the most easterly point in all of North America. Secondly, the light house at this National Historic site is the oldest in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Video of Bell Island Iron Mine, Newfoundland - 2 M

Bell Island is a short drive and ferry ride from St. John's. The island boasts a great mining museum that lets visitors go deep underground to experience what life might have been like for the community's miners. This particular mine (#2) operated from 1902 to 1949.

Video of L'Anse aux meadows - Vikings, Newfoundland - 1.2 Mb

At the Norhtern tip of Newfoundland is the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Here, over 1000 years ago Leif Eiriksson and his vikings built an outpost that is believed to be the first European settlement in North America.

Video of Whale Watching - St. Anthony, Newfoundland - 2.6 Mb

Humpback whales cruise Newfoundland's coast in the summer months feeding on the fish that inhabit the many coves. You can also see Minke and Fin whales along with dolphins and many types of birds.

Video of Signal Hill - St. John's, Newfoundland - 4.4 Mb

Signal Hill in St. John's is home to centuries old gun batteries that were built to protect the harbour. From the hill one can view the city and as far as Cape Spear, North America's eastern most point.

Video of Gros Morne - Newfoundland - 1.6 Mb

The Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne Park is what's left of an ancient fjord, boasting cliffs that are over 600 metres tall.