Iceberg Viewing at Cape St. Francis Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
Iceberg Viewing at Cape St. Francis Newfoundland and Labrador Canada has been a popular activity on the east coast this week. An ancient glacial iceberg has grounded near the Cape attracting photographers and adventure seekers from around the world. Located on the Avalon Peninsula of NL, Cape St. Francis headland is the outer extremity marking the boundary of Conception Bay. Additionally, the rugged Cape serves as the southern extremity of the Labrador Sea.
The majority of icebergs in Newfoundland Canada float down from Greenland while the rest come from the Arctic. From here the bergs travel south via iceberg alley until they melt in the warmer waters. The best times for viewing icebergs in NL is late Spring through early Summer. Tour companies generally open up for the season in May as April often brings too much pack sea ice for the tour boats to operate.
Newfoundland and Labrador Canada is the place to check iceberg hunting off your Canadian travel bucket list!
This video was taken on April 24, 2023
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You Newfoundlanders are so fortunate to have this seasonal attraction to enjoy. I can only imagine what it is like every year. -
EH Canada Marketing Group I didn’t see many icebergs at all. This year they seem to be everywhere and also lots of sea ice. The tour boats will startEH Canada Marketing Group I didn’t see many icebergs at all. This year they seem to be everywhere and also lots of sea ice. The tour boats will start operating next month. More ... -
When I was in Newfoundland a few years ago, we saw a huge iceberg near St. Johns. Very exciting! -
Diana Mohrsen nice! I’m glad you got to experience an iceberg viewing! If you ever head back to the maritimes I would love to be your tour guide!
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Cora Lee Rennie You bet! No plans at the present however.
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Must be tricky for the tour boat operators in navigating those waters during iceberg season, they must have lots of local knowledge and experience! -
Kim Kenyon yes they are experienced on the sea and safety is very important ! It’s important to remember that icebergs can roll or flip at any timeKim Kenyon yes they are experienced on the sea and safety is very important ! It’s important to remember that icebergs can roll or flip at any time and only the tip is exposed out of the ocean! More ...
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Cora Lee Rennie That tip of the iceberg thing was what I was thinking about, hadn't thought of the rolling and flipping. You would need lots ofCora Lee Rennie That tip of the iceberg thing was what I was thinking about, hadn't thought of the rolling and flipping. You would need lots of coffee for alertness for that job! Thank you so much for the information! More ...
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Kim Kenyon haha yes! You are very welcome!