Newfoundland may not be the most popular island out there to visit, but it does have some unique history that makes it stand out within North America.
The highlights include a capital city that touts itself as the “Oldest City in North America” (the “oldest settlement in North America to become a city” would be more accurate), the presence of American bases from World War II that still stand today (from the days of the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it joined Canada in 1949), and remnants of French and British forts from the 17th and 18th centuries (the days when Newfoundland was fought over for its rich fishing grounds).
Here are a some experiences that will help you get to know a couple of these significant places.
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