I happened to brush up on the ** of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada, and my memories were instantly pulled back to those colorful beauties that once shocked me. Beautiful national parks, charming small town scenery, magnificent icebergs, cute horn-billed puffins, and fat lobster feast. The 11-hour time difference between China and Halifax was the reversal of day and night, which may be what made the trip feel like a dream.
At the end of the world, solitude and beauty coexist - Newfoundland and Labrador
The scenery of the easternmost point of North America is breathtaking. From the pristine wilderness and miles of pristine coastline of Gromonne National Park, to the whales and glaciers that leap out of the water, Newfoundland and Labrador offers a one-of-a-kind experience. From May to August each year, the horn-billed puffins return to the shore to breed, and the flocks of horn-billed puffins between the cliffs are spectacular, which is the best time to see them.
Gromonne National Park takes its name from the park's second highest peak in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Gros Morne, a French word meaning "very lonely". The national park is located on the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, stretching from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the west to the tributaries of the Long Ridge Mountains in the east.
Western Brook Pond is a freshwater fjord formed by glaciation, the surface of the water is quite pure, and the water here does not conduct electricity due to the lack of a substance! It's also a rare inland fjord, with icebergs carved into the cliffs and waterfalls cascading down the cliffs into the lake. Also to see a variety of wildlife, this 16-kilometre-long lake, with a depth of 165 metres, is not only home to Atlantic salmon and stream trout, but also has an unusual cliff-nesting colony of seagulls.
Twillinggate is one of the most popular destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador on Canada's northeast coast, Twillinggate is also one of Newfoundland and Labrador's oldest seaports and, in the 19th century, was the most vibrant and thriving community in the Northeast. The town of less than 3,000 people once thrived on cod fishing, but since the suspension of the cod fishery in 1992, tourism has become one of the main industries. Icebergs from Greenland arrive in Twylinggate from May to July each year, making it a great place to see giant icebergs, where tourists and photographers from all over the world gather.
The pristine waters of the Atlantic Ocean are pure and mysterious, and on a sunny afternoon, take a boat out on a journey in search of icebergs!The first iceberg can be seen from the town's pier, and it looks like a small Xiaoice floating on the sea from a distance. As our ship got closer and closer to the iceberg, we only felt the giant iceberg in front of us rushing towards us, and this strong visual impact was extremely shocking!The outcropping part of the sea is two small Xiaoice mountains, and the place enclosed in the middle looks like a small swimming pool.
The iceberg glows with a magical blue glow under the reflection of the sun's rays, like a brilliant gem. After a short stop, the boat circled the iceberg a few times, allowing us to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the iceberg.
You can buy special iceberg beer on the boat, the blue bottle looks particularly cool, and the most precious thing is that the iceberg beer is brewed with these icebergs that have melted for 20,000 yearsSit on the deck and bask in the sun & drink a beer and wait for the next iceberg to appear. At this time, the captain explained that the icebergs that drifted to Twelinget originated from the western glaciers of Greenland, and that regardless of the size of the icebergs, they could move 17 kilometers a day with the current and wind, float near the coast, and eventually melt. The outcrops on the surface of the sea are only the tip of the iceberg, while 90 percent of the icebergs are hidden beneath the sea level.
Turning a bay, we noticed another iceberg on the surface of the sea, which had been as far as the eye could see. The part of the iceberg in front of you that is exposed to the sea is composed of three parts, although it is not as tall as the one I saw before, it is larger and thicker, and it is also very impressive!
If you're also in Newfoundland and Labrador between May and July, be sure to visit Twilinggate for an iceberg tour that you will never forget!
The easternmost point in North America, where the Gulf of St. Lawrence meets the Atlantic Ocean, is the unique island of Fogo. At a time when it was believed that the earth was not a sphere, but a rectangular or square plane, it was seen as "one of the four corners" of the earth's plane, the imaginary "end of the world".
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and the oldest and easternmost city in North America. It is also one of the world's 22 famous colorful towns, with colorful houses lining the road, and a busy port at the end of the road, as if you could see the sea full of fishing boats.
Home to more than 350 species of birds, the Vitlis Bay Ecological Reserve offers up close and personal viewing of 35 million seabirds, as well as the chance to see rare birds including the ocean-crossing migratory birds, the European golden plover and spike, and the endangered birds Ugly Duck and Flying Plover. In addition, it is home to one of the largest whale populations in the North Atlantic, so a boat trip to the reserve is the best option, offering the best birdwatching views and a high probability of seeing whales in the summer.
Also known as the "Home of the Atlantic Hornbilled Puffin", the Vitlis Bay Ecological Reserve nests until mid-September every summer, making it the best time to see the Hornbilled Puffin! The horn-billed puffin is a pelagic seabird that dives into the water to feed. For 8 months of the year, the lovely horn-billed puffin will stay away from land and wander in the cold waters in search of fish. In the summer, they return to cliffs or islands to nest and breed until September, where the female lays only one egg per year, which is incubated and fed by both the male and female. Cuteness is just the surface of the horn-billed puffin, and what is really valuable is that they will choose to love only one partner for the rest of their lives. When the male reaches maturity, he does not court, but takes a long time to find his mate. Every year during the breeding season, they return to their nests and wait for their lovers to appear.
In order to protect the ecological environment and not disturb the birds, the boat can only dock a little further away from the cliff. I borrowed a telescope from the crew to see the horn-billed puffins more clearly - they have a thick body, short wings and tail, black on the top of their head and back, white on their faces and stomach, and bright orange-red on their big beaks and feet. Luckily, we saw the iceberg again!
I chose to rent a car for this trip, and it is very convenient to rent a car with an international driver's license through medium-range international HK jiazhao.
The urban village of St. John's, Creediwedi, is an old fishing village affectionately known as "the gut". The village is quiet and beautiful, with a sense of seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the city, but in fact it is less than a 10-minute drive from St. John's.
St Mary's Point Ecological Reserve is located 175 kilometres southwest of St. John's on the Avalon Peninsula, home to Newfoundland and Labrador's main seabird habitat and one of the world's largest breeding grounds for northern boobies.
Wake up early and drive more than 2 hours from St. John's to get here, and after parking the car, you have to walk about 1km along the cliff trail to reach your destination.
Known as the continent's most accessible seabird habitat, it's a place where breathtaking natural wonders combine with stunning scenery.