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Explore cities brimming with culture, history and charm across Canada, and immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Great Lakes region, Atlantic Coast and more. Viking reveals this nation’s pristine wilderness and cultural heritage on unforgettable Canada journeys.
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Viking ( / ˈvaɪkɪŋ /) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is at the intersection of Highway 14 (Poundmaker Trail) and Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway), approximately 121 km (75 mi) east of Edmonton . The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit. History.
Oct 21, 2021 · At the L'Anse aux Meadows historical site in Newfoundland, Canada, a 10th or 11th century Viking home is depicted. The settlement is the only confirmed Norse archeological site in the Americas ...
February 24, 2021. Archaeological evidence shows that in the early eleventh century CE, the Vikings arrived in Newfoundland and established a small encampment, known today as the UNESCO World Heritage Site L’Anse aux Meadows.
Sep 9, 2022 · The history of the so-called "Viking Age" is the history of the expansion of peoples from the Scandinavian Peninsula outward into the North Atlantic world. In fact, the very start date of this period (793 CE) was a westward raid, across the North Sea, to the island of Lindisfarne, off the northeast coast of England.
May 31, 2024 · Sail along the legendary St. Lawrence Seaway and the Atlantic coast of the US on a memorable voyage that combines scenic landscapes and storied cities. Led by a team of experts, explore the unspoiled wilderness near Trois-Rivières, Louisbourg and Lunenburg by land and water.
