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Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador

L'Anse Aux Meadows

An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

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The Tablelands

This rocky spread has been squeezed up directly from the bowels of the earth.

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Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador

Dildo, Newfoundland

This oddly named town refuses to change its phallic moniker.

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Port au Choix, Newfoundland and Labrador

Museum of Whales and Things

A chaotic collection of maritime artifacts, art, and really whatever else happens to be around.

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Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador

S.S. Kyle

This huge ship ran aground and has simply been left to sit there ever since.

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Charleston, Newfoundland and Labrador

Trinity Loop

This abandoned amusement park hints at the twisted history of the Newfoundland Railway.

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Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gander International Airport Lounge

The tiny airport in remote Newfoundland that inspired a hit musical is also a modernist architectural gem.

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Iceberg Alley

Hundreds of enormous icebergs drift through this waterway every year.

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Unique
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Birch Beer

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Birch Beer

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

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Bakeapple

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Fruits & Vegetables

Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.

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Gunpowder Rum

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Gunpowder Rum

A spirit that toasts a time when proofing your liquor meant setting it aflame.

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Bakeapple Gin

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Bakeapple Gin

A Canadian spirit made with Newfoundland's beloved berry.

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