L’Anse aux Meadows is the site of the first Norse settlement in the Americas. Leif Eriksson’s voyage from Greenland in the late 10th century predated Columbus by 500 years. Proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, the ancient village Eriksson founded provides fascinating insight into the day-to-day lives of Vikings. Each of its dwellings was constructed of a wood frame covered in sod. The site was uncovered in 1960, when a village local pointed out a series of mounds in the earth that he and his neighbors had always believed to be an ancient Native American camp.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Viking Experience
Visit the remarkable ancient settlement founded by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago.
The North Coast
Join a local family on their fishing boat for a scenic sail among sea life and coastal cliffs.
Doctor to the North: The Grenfell Legacy
Journey to St. Anthony, the staging post for many northern expeditions by Artic explorers racing to the North Pole.
