Art, storytelling and the outdoors
Iceberg Tours
Overcome your Titanic-inspired fear of icebergs by taking a drive along Iceberg Alley –- where you can see two- and three-storey icebergs along the Atlantic Ocean. Iceberg Alley stretches from the east coast of Labrador to the west coast of Newfoundland, and there are plenty of scenic iceberg-strewn drives along the way to choose from.
For more info: www.icebergfinder.com
The Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador
The AGNL is a wholly owned corporation of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is run by a board of directors appointed by the general community and the university. The corporate structure and new name were established in 1994, replacing Memorial University Art Gallery, established by the university in 1961 as part of its community outreach activities. The AGNL is the largest public gallery in the province. It is the de facto provincial art gallery and is an active member of the national network of approximately 120 public and university galleries and 1,700 museums. The AGNL's primary focus in exhibiting, touring, collecting and publishing is on contemporary Canadian art, with a specific commitment to the visual arts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
For more information: www.mun.ca
Overcome your Titanic-inspired fear of icebergs by taking a drive along Iceberg Alley –- where you can see two- and three-storey icebergs along the Atlantic Ocean. Iceberg Alley stretches from the east coast of Labrador to the west coast of Newfoundland, and there are plenty of scenic iceberg-strewn drives along the way to choose from.
For more info: www.icebergfinder.com
The Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador
The AGNL is a wholly owned corporation of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is run by a board of directors appointed by the general community and the university. The corporate structure and new name were established in 1994, replacing Memorial University Art Gallery, established by the university in 1961 as part of its community outreach activities. The AGNL is the largest public gallery in the province. It is the de facto provincial art gallery and is an active member of the national network of approximately 120 public and university galleries and 1,700 museums. The AGNL's primary focus in exhibiting, touring, collecting and publishing is on contemporary Canadian art, with a specific commitment to the visual arts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
For more information: www.mun.ca
Gros Morne National Park of Canada, Rocky Harbour
Gros Morne National Park of Canada was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is an area of great natural beauty with a rich variety of scenery, wildlife and recreational activities. Visitors can hike through wild, uninhabited mountains and camp by the sea. Boat tours bring visitors under the towering cliffs of a freshwater fjord carved out by glaciers. Waterfalls, marine inlets, sea stacks, sandy beaches and colourful nearby fishing villages complete the phenomenal natural and cultural surroundings of Gros Morne National Park of Canada.
For more information: www.parkscanada.gc.ca
St. John's Storytelling Festival
The St. John's Folk Arts Council is proud to present the second St. John's Storytelling Festival -- a five-day celebration of the art and tradition of storytelling. Storytellers from around the city, across the island and the mainland come together to share stories for listeners of all ages. Join the fun and see why storytelling is one of our most entertaining and enduring forms of expression.
For more info: www.nlfolk.com
Change Islands and Fogo Island
Catch the ferry to Change Islands and explore this historic fishing community from another era -- until 1965, there were no motor vehicles on the island. Buy ingredients for a picnic lunch at the general store. Sail over to Fogo Islands, and spend an afternoon exploring hiking trails with names like Eastern Tickle and Wild Cove. Be sure to check out the many artifacts around the small island, each representing its own bit of folklore.
For more info: www.fogoisland.net
Visit our forums and chat about your best Canadian travels.
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Gros Morne National Park of Canada was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is an area of great natural beauty with a rich variety of scenery, wildlife and recreational activities. Visitors can hike through wild, uninhabited mountains and camp by the sea. Boat tours bring visitors under the towering cliffs of a freshwater fjord carved out by glaciers. Waterfalls, marine inlets, sea stacks, sandy beaches and colourful nearby fishing villages complete the phenomenal natural and cultural surroundings of Gros Morne National Park of Canada.
For more information: www.parkscanada.gc.ca
St. John's Storytelling Festival
The St. John's Folk Arts Council is proud to present the second St. John's Storytelling Festival -- a five-day celebration of the art and tradition of storytelling. Storytellers from around the city, across the island and the mainland come together to share stories for listeners of all ages. Join the fun and see why storytelling is one of our most entertaining and enduring forms of expression.
For more info: www.nlfolk.com
Change Islands and Fogo Island
Catch the ferry to Change Islands and explore this historic fishing community from another era -- until 1965, there were no motor vehicles on the island. Buy ingredients for a picnic lunch at the general store. Sail over to Fogo Islands, and spend an afternoon exploring hiking trails with names like Eastern Tickle and Wild Cove. Be sure to check out the many artifacts around the small island, each representing its own bit of folklore.
For more info: www.fogoisland.net
Visit our forums and chat about your best Canadian travels.
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