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Landmarks in Avalon Peninsula

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canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/gros-morne-national-park-of-canada

Gros Morne National Park Of Canada

Explore fjords, mountains, and the Earth's mantle in this UNESCO World Heritage Site on Newfoundland's stunning west coast.

Newfoundland and Labrador
4.9 Excellent 2,059 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/signal-hill-national-historic-site

Signal Hill National Historic Site

Explore St. John's most iconic landmark, Signal Hill National Historic Site, where military history meets stunning views and Marconi's communications triumph.

230 Signal Hill Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 1B3
4.8 Excellent 5,145 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-spear-lighthouse-national-historic-site

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Discover Canada's easternmost point: history, stunning views, and the first sunrise in North America at Cape Spear Lighthouse.

Blackhead Road, Cape Spear, St. John's, NL A1C 5H2
4.8 Excellent 3,350 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/l-anse-aux-meadows-national-historic-site

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Step back 1,000 years and explore the fascinating remains of a Viking settlement at Newfoundland's L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

Newfoundland and Labrador A0K 2X0
4.8 Excellent 871 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/the-rooms

The Rooms

Explore Newfoundland's rich culture and heritage at The Rooms, a unique museum, art gallery, and archive in St. John's with stunning harbor views.

9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 5P9
4.7 Excellent 2,168 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-st-mary-s-ecological-reserve

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve

Witness thousands of nesting seabirds at North America's most accessible seabird colony, set amidst Newfoundland's stunning coastal scenery.

Saint Bride's, NL A0B 2Z0
4.8 Excellent 371 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-bonavista-lighthouse

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Explore Newfoundland's maritime history at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. Discover stunning coastal views and a glimpse into 19th-century lightkeeping.

505 Cape Shore Rd, Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0
4.7 Excellent 885 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/puffin-viewing-site

Puffin Viewing Site

Witness thousands of Atlantic puffins up close in their natural habitat at this accessible Newfoundland viewing site.

Maberly Rd, Elliston, NL A0C 1W0
4.8 Excellent 572 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/lobster-cove-head-lighthouse

Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse

Explore Newfoundland's maritime history and stunning coastal scenery at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse in Gros Morne National Park.

Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, Main St N, Rocky Harbour, NL A0K 4N0
4.7 Excellent 581 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/gatherall-s-puffin-whale-watch

Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch

Experience Newfoundland's marine wildlife! Witness whales, puffins, and icebergs on an unforgettable coastal tour with Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch.

90 Northside Rd, Bay Bulls, NL A0A 1C0
4.9 Excellent 1,035 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/long-point-lighthouse-twillingate-lighthouse-heritage-museum

Long Point Lighthouse & Twillingate Lighthouse Heritage Museum

Discover Newfoundland's maritime history and breathtaking coastal scenery at the iconic Long Point Lighthouse in Twillingate.

Lighthouse Rd, NL-340, Crow Head, NL A0G 4M0
4.6 Excellent 285 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-spear

Cape Spear

Discover the rugged beauty and rich history of Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America, offering stunning views and historical insights.

St. John's, NL A1C 5H2
4.8 Excellent 193 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/norstead

Norstead

Experience Viking life firsthand at this meticulously recreated trading village near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of L'Anse aux Meadows.

263 L'Anse Meadows, Saint Lunaire-Griquet, NL A0K 2X0
4.7 Excellent 282 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/castle-hill-national-historic-site

Castle Hill National Historic Site

Explore the ruins of French and British fortifications and discover Newfoundland's colonial past at this historic site overlooking Placentia.

1 Old Castle Hill Rd, Jerseyside, NL A0B 2G0
4.5 Excellent 207 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/ferryland-lighthouse

Ferryland Lighthouse

Discover Newfoundland's maritime history and breathtaking coastal scenery at the Ferryland Head Lighthouse, home to the unique Lighthouse Picnics experience.

Ferryland, NL A0A 1A0
4.8 Excellent 212 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-race-lighthouse

Cape Race Lighthouse

Explore Newfoundland's maritime history at Cape Race Lighthouse, a beacon of hope and a witness to pivotal moments in communication and navigation.

Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 4B0
4.7 Excellent 95 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/colony-of-avalon-foundation

Colony of Avalon Foundation

Discover the best-preserved early English colonial site in North America, where ongoing excavations bring 17th-century history to life in Newfoundland.

1 The Pool Rd, Ferryland, NL A0A 2H0
4.6 Excellent 159 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cow-head-lighthouse

Cow Head Lighthouse

Explore Newfoundland's maritime heritage at the Cow Head Lighthouse, offering stunning coastal views and a glimpse into the past within Gros Morne National Park.

189 Main St, Cow Head, NL A0K 2A0
4.4 Very Good 65 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/heart-s-content-lighthouse

Heart's Content Lighthouse

Explore the historic Heart's Content Lighthouse, a scenic gem in Newfoundland offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into maritime heritage.

N Point Rd, Heart's Content, NL A0B 1Z0
4.7 Excellent 115 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/edge-of-avalon-interpretation-centre

Edge of Avalon Interpretation Centre

Explore the dawn of life on Earth at this gateway to Mistaken Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula.

NL-10, Portugal Cove South, NL A0A 4B0
4.7 Excellent 113 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/commissariat-house-provincial-historic-site

Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site

Explore 19th-century colonial life at Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site, a beautifully preserved Georgian landmark in St. John's, Newfoundland.

11 Kings Bridge Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 1S5
4.6 Excellent 72 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/fort-waldegrave

Fort Waldegrave

Explore Fort Waldegrave in St. John's: A historic landmark with stunning harbor views, offering a glimpse into Newfoundland's military past.

St. John's, NL A1A 1A6
4.7 Excellent 55 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/admiralty-house-communications-museum

Admiralty House Communications Museum

Discover naval history and maritime communications at this unique museum in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland.

365 Old Placentia Rd, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 0G7
4.6 Excellent 54 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/bell-island

Bell Island

Discover Bell Island: Newfoundland's historic gem with stunning coastal scenery, WWII history, and rich mining heritage.

Bell Island, NL A0A 4H0
4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/king-s-cove-lighthouse

King's Cove Lighthouse

Explore Newfoundland's maritime history at the iconic King's Cove Lighthouse, offering breathtaking coastal views and a glimpse into the past.

King's Cove, NL A0C 1R0
4.7 Excellent 30 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/avalon-wilderness-reserve

Avalon Wilderness Reserve

Explore Newfoundland's Avalon Wilderness Reserve: a vast, unspoiled landscape offering hiking, wildlife viewing, and true backcountry adventures.

Aquaforte, NL A0A 1A0
4.9 Excellent 38 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cupids-cove-plantation

Cupids Cove Plantation

Discover Canada's English roots at Cupids Cove Plantation, where history comes alive through ongoing archaeological discoveries.

322-324 Seaforest Dr, Cupids, NL A0A 2B0
4.8 Excellent 40 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/cape-pine

Cape Pine

Explore the historic Cape Pine Lighthouse on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, where maritime heritage meets breathtaking coastal views.

Lighthouse, Cape Pine, NL A0A 3R0
4.4 Very Good 24 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/east-coast-trail

East Coast Trail

Discover Newfoundland's rugged coastline: Hike the East Coast Trail for breathtaking views, historical sites, and unforgettable adventures.

Cape Broyle, NL A0A 1P0
4.7 Excellent 28 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/drake-house

Drake House

Explore Drake House in Arnold's Cove: A heritage museum preserving Newfoundland's resettlement history and outport life in a beautifully restored 19th-century home.

319 Main Rd, Arnold's Cove, NL A0B 1A0
1.9 Poor 13 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/ark-of-avalon

Ark Of Avalon

Experience Newfoundland's charm at Ark of Avalon B&B: Coastal views, historic sites, and warm hospitality in the heart of Ferryland.

Quarry River Rd, Ferryland, NL A0A 2H0
4.5 Excellent 2 reviews
canada/avalon-peninsula/landmark/random-island

Random Island

Discover Random Island: Newfoundland's scenic escape with rugged coastlines, rich history, and outdoor adventures in a tranquil setting.

Newfoundland and Labrador
4.6 Excellent 55 reviews

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