Waters off Norstead Crowded with Viking Ships, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
The waters off Norstead were crowded with replica Viking ships on July 28, 2000. A crowd estimated at 17,000 attended the ceremonies, which marked the 1,000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's journey to Vinland. Address:
A Viking Ship in Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
A small Viking vessel lies pulled up on the beach as other, larger vessels ply the waters near Norstead, a replica Viking port of trade located near L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the only authenticated Viking site in North America. Address: