Of special mention is Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site , which sits on the rocky headland of North America's most easterly point and is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to a park full of the oldest, largest, and most complex fossilized life-forms seen anywhere on earth.
This protected area is accessible only via a guided tour or permit only, but is so worth the effort. Read more on Newfoundland and Labrador.
In the park, hike the two to three-hour return Skyline Trail along the dramatic coastline to take in awe-inspiring views of ocean, or explore one of the many other scenic trails in the park.
Book a Parks Canada oTENTik a mix between a furnished cabin and a permanent tent at Ingonish Beach and enjoy spectacular sunsets from the white sand beach. Order Nova Scotia wine with your meal, and look for the Tidal Bay appellation - light, moderately sweet, whites that are winning awards over the world. Many wineries in the Annapolis Valley have tasting rooms in gorgeous settings, some overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
As for the lobster, it is everywhere and served in the most inventive ways. You can also join a lobster boil on a beach , or head out with a lobster fisherman and catch your own. The Nova Scotia side of the Bay of Fundy offers up plenty of opportunities for adventure.
The land is characterized by low mountains and plains. The climate is cool and wet, with a hurricane tendency in the summer and early fall. The area was once covered with lakes, which left behind good soil for farming. Farms in this area produce potatoes, milk, apples, and maple sugar. The forests are mixed — aspen, maple, ash, spruce, pine, and hemlock all grow in the region. The forests are used for pulp and pa per production and lumber.
Coal and oil are found in the region. It may be the last of our physical regions discussed but it was the first physical regions that was re-discovered and inhabited by the early European settlers. The coastal climate varies throughout this region, but generally the further east you go, the warmer it gets. These areas are higher than the St. Lawrence, Great Lakes Lowlands or region.
The reason is because this area was a mountain range that formed millions and millions of years ago. Erosion and the movement of glacial ice wore these mountains down until what is left is an area full of rocks, many trees, rich soil, many lakes and coastal inlets. All of these wonderful resources add to the economy and development of the Atlantic Region. PEI is one of the most cost-effective locations in North America for software development, specialty chemical production, bio-science research, and development activities.
Learn more about Prince Edward Island. Newfoundland and Labrador is located on the eastern edge of North America, which has helped preserve its unique character. It is made up of two parts: Newfoundland, an island in the Atlantic Ocean, and Labrador on mainland Canada. Real and genuine, warm and welcoming, fun-loving and funny to the core, the people here are also known for their natural creativity and knack for storytelling. With one of the lowest crime rates in North America, the province is one of the safest and most welcoming places in the world to live and work.
Newfoundland and Labrador is home to a cluster of world-class educational institutions, companies, and industry organizations offering some of the most innovative ocean technologies in the world.
At high tide, kayak around the tops of the rocks for a completely new perspective. What: The first sunrise in the most easterly point in North America. Just a minute drive outside the beautiful capital city of St.
There are plenty of spectacular locations where you can view the sun creeping up over the ocean, from Signal Hill in St. This historic site has a rich communications and military history, and thanks to its lofty perch, has unbeatable views. When: Interpretation programs are offered from July to September. When Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote Anne of Green Gables in , little did she imagine that millions of fans would still be watching, reading and visiting more than a hundred years later.
Her warm and whimsical books followed the adventures of fictional red-headed Anne in the very real location of Prince Edward Island. You can see those iconic green gables in Prince Edward Island National Park where you can explore the preserved house which inspired the books. The Avonlea Village is a recreated rural community based on the village where Anne lived and boasts eclectic shops and eateries.
So there you have it — eight of the best things to see and do in Atlantic Canada, though of course there are plenty more. For more information or inspiration to start planning your holiday, click here.
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