L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Viking Experience

THE FIRST EUROPEAN OUTPOST OF THE NEW WORLD Visit the remarkable ancient settlement founded by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago. Here, at L’Anse aux Meadows, Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red, was the first European to set foot on American soil. The Viking originally called his discovery “Vinland,” which many believe translates from Old Norse into “land of meadows.” Enjoy a self-guided visit of this finely restored village, gaining immeasurable insight into what life was like for the continent’s first Norse explorers. Park’s Canada representatives will be located throughout the site to answer your questions as you view sod houses, constructed of soil packed over wooden frames, and see evidence of carpentry and ironsmith workshops. En route back to your ship, stop to visit the recreated Viking village of Norstead to learn more about life in these northern reaches one millennium ago. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.