Welcome to Norstead, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Viking re-enactors such as this one will always provide you with a warm welcome to 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:
Viking Ships' Captain in Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
The captains of Viking ships greeted the crowd as they walked along the shoreline at Norstead, following the vessels' arrival there on July 28, 2000. The fleet of Viking ships and their crews were greeted by costumed re-enactors and thousands of visitors in a ceremony designed to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's journey to Vinland. Address:
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:
Vikings Battle in 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:
A Viking Warrior, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site features an interpretive component known as the Viking Encampment, where costumed re-enactors greet the visitor. 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:
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:
Viking at Norstead, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo fromViking Trail Tourism Association
Visit the Viking Encampment at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site and meet the costumed re-enactors who explain the lifestyle of the Vikings Address:
Vikings Duel, 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:
