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Things to do in rugged, remote Newfoundland

Updated 9:42 AM EDT, Tue May 8, 2018
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<strong>Western Brook fjord:</strong> Known as Western Brook Pond, this fjord is located in Gros Morne National Park on the west coast of Newfoundland.
Western Brook fjord: Known as Western Brook Pond, this fjord is located in Gros Morne National Park on the west coast of Newfoundland.
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<strong>Tablelands: </strong>This striking area in Gros Morne National Park marks a spot where the continents of Africa and North America collided.
Tablelands: This striking area in Gros Morne National Park marks a spot where the continents of Africa and North America collided.
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<strong>Whale watching:</strong> Whale sightings peak between May and September in Newfoundland.
Whale watching: Whale sightings peak between May and September in Newfoundland.
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<strong>Skerwink Trail: </strong>Whales, eagles, sea stacks and icebergs are among the sights along the Skerwink Trail.
Skerwink Trail: Whales, eagles, sea stacks and icebergs are among the sights along the Skerwink Trail.
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<strong>Cape St. Mary's: </strong>The ecological reserve of Cape St. Mary's is home to thousands of gulls, common murres, razorbills, northern gannets, black-legged kittiwakes and double-crested and great cormorants.
Cape St. Mary's: The ecological reserve of Cape St. Mary's is home to thousands of gulls, common murres, razorbills, northern gannets, black-legged kittiwakes and double-crested and great cormorants.
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<strong>Atlantic Puffins: </strong>More than 350 species of birds are found in Newfoundland. Atlantic puffins spend most of the year at sea, but they return to the coast at the start of the breeding season in late spring.
Atlantic Puffins: More than 350 species of birds are found in Newfoundland. Atlantic puffins spend most of the year at sea, but they return to the coast at the start of the breeding season in late spring.
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<strong>L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site: </strong>Located at the tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula, L'Anse aux Meadows features the remains of an 11th-century Viking settlement.
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site: Located at the tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula, L'Anse aux Meadows features the remains of an 11th-century Viking settlement.
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<strong>Change Islands:</strong> Only about 300 people live in the Change Islands, a Newfoundland community made up of three islets.
Change Islands: Only about 300 people live in the Change Islands, a Newfoundland community made up of three islets.
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<strong>St. John's:</strong> The provincial capital of St. John's is home to close to 200,000 people. Colorful row houses make for a vibrant downtown.
St. John's: The provincial capital of St. John's is home to close to 200,000 people. Colorful row houses make for a vibrant downtown.
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<strong>Icebergs: </strong>Visible from many spots along the northern and eastern coasts, 10,000-year-old icebergs arrive from the Arctic every spring.
Icebergs: Visible from many spots along the northern and eastern coasts, 10,000-year-old icebergs arrive from the Arctic every spring.
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<strong>Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site: </strong>Situated at North America's most easterly point, Cape Spear Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site: Situated at North America's most easterly point, Cape Spear Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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<strong>Cape Bonavista Lighthouse: </strong>Built in 1843, Cape Bonavista Lighthouse still has a seal oil-fueled light.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse: Built in 1843, Cape Bonavista Lighthouse still has a seal oil-fueled light.
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