Re-enacting a Viking Battle, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
As part of the festivities to mark the 1000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's arrival at L'Anse aux Meadows in the year 2000, groups of Viking re-enactors from Europe and North America were invited to Norstead, a replica port of trade located near L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. One of those groups, Jomsvikings, from Great Britain, provided demonstrations of Viking duels. Address:
Sheep at Norstead, a Viking Village in Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Sheep are kept in the animal pen at 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:
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Reconstructed sod huts, similar to those built by Vikings 1,000 years ago, are part of the interpretive offerings at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Address:
Overhead View of the Red Bay National Historic Site, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
An overhead view of Red Bay National Historic Site shows the community in the foreground and in the background, Saddle Island, the focus of an extensive archaeological project that uncovered evidence of the 16th century Basque whaling operation. Address:
Interior of the Point Amour Provincial Historic Site, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
The bright colours and period furniture that grace the former lightkeeper’s residence will fascinate visitors to the Point Amour Provincial Historic Site. Address:
Sod Huts at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
In addition to the visitor centre, the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site has several reconstructed of sod huts similar to those built on the site 1,000 years ago by Vikings. Address:
Viking Tent in Norstead, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
1,000 years ago, Vikings on trading missions may have stayed in tents like this. The site is Norstead, a replica port of trade located near L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Address:
Viking Tent Cross Pieces, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Fanciful designs often indicate Viking tents, such as those which may be seen at 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:
Practising Lost Trades, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Visitors to the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site will witness Viking re-enactors performing a variety of chores. Address:
Greeting a Viking Ship, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Viking re-enactors greet a Viking ship at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Address:
Discussing Trade, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Three Viking re-enactors discuss a potential trade at 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:
Visitors Pet Sheep at Norstead, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Sheep are kept in the animal pen at 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:
Historic Display in Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
This display at the Red Bay National Historic Site visitor centre shows a 16th century tryworks, which the Basque used to render whale blubber into oil Address:
