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Having been to the Viking settlements in Iceland I was super excited to go to this one. It was really cool to see similar artifacts and structures. I loved learning about Vikings in Canada and seeing the structures. The re-enactors were great, they had answers for all my questions and were very interactive. …
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Date of experience: September 2020
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I have been wanting to visit this site for years, so I was prepared for what I would see. A little research in advance is a good idea. And watch the introductory film before you start. The site is very isolated on the edge of the ocean, but there’s a beautiful and easy to maneuver boardwalk around the whole site. First you walk through the (covered) site of the original “dig”, then on to visit the 4 buildings that were reconstructed following the original plans. Parks Canada staff in period costume explain what you’re seeing and how the buildings were used by the Vikings. Very very interesting!…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Very interesting site. I would liked to have had some more history about the Viking voyages. The staff were friendly and helped somewhat. I would recommend viewing a YouTube video before you go. A good book about the site and the Viking journeys would be useful.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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This is a very important historical site. There is a small museum and a film then you take a guided tour of the site. You walk through native vegetation to the site near the ocean and are shown the site of the dig. Then you can tour the recreated viking huts where people in costume are demonstrating how the vikings lived. A real step back in time. You go away smelling like wood smoke--just like the vikings. In spring you may also see icebergs.…
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Date of experience: July 2019
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This was a great spot to visit for two reasons. 1) The historical aspect of this area was cool to experience and learn more about the norsemen. 2) There scenery was amazing to see as well. This was a very rural location, so it was quiet and scenic.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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