Newfoundland and Labrador

Terry Fox

Terry Fox is a hero to many Canadians for his Marathon of Hope - an endeavour for which he is commemorated with a statue directly across from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the nation's capital1. Born in 1958 in in Winnipeg,…

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Friday, 16th July 2010

The Far East (of America): Cape Spear

Far out in the Atlantic Ocean, the easternmost point of North America is Cape Spear, a few kilometres south-east of St John's in Newfoundland. A scenic drive through moorland and stunning coastal scenery brings visitors to the Cape Spear parking…

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Thursday, 17th December 2009

Island and Lake Recursion (Island Week 2)

(It's the last day of Island Week 2 here at GSS, which means we're almost done with posting about islands. And it's lasted about a week.) Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada is officially the world's largest island that is located…

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Monday, 3rd September 2007

Would You Like Some Ice With That?

Just off the the coast of Newfoundland, Canada (not far from St. John's, the location of the oldest street in North America), there's a patch of high-res sea which has captured some truly incredible images of icebergs. Zooming in further…

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Friday, 10th March 2006

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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