Aerial view of a rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore. Large white ice pieces are scattered along the dark sandy beach. The foreground shows vibrant reddish-brown foliage, contrasting with the dark rocks and blue-green ocean.

Five Ways to Experience Icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador

By Newfoundland & Labrador

Around here, icebergs come in all shapes and sizes, travelling along Iceberg Alley to fill the bay, or your glass. Track these 10,000-year-old visitors with IcebergFinder.com, and get yourself a front row seat.

1) By Sea

Icebergs migrate south just as whales and seabirds head north. If you're really lucky, you'll meet somewhere in the middle. Out here, this is what passes for gridlock. See them with one of our experienced operators on a boat tour, or in a kayak.

Three people in brightly colored kayaks paddle towards a large iceberg in a calm, overcast sea. They are wearing life jackets, and the sky is cloudy, creating a serene and adventurous atmosphere.

Kayaking (safely!) is one way to see icebergs.

2) By Land

To spot an iceberg around here, you don't necessarily have to go out onto the water. Stroll along the coast, or sit by the shore and have a picnic. Sometimes all you have to do is step out of your car.

A scenic view of a coastal landscape featuring a rugged, rocky shoreline in the foreground, a vast expanse of blue ocean, and a large iceberg floating near a small, rocky island under a clear blue sky.

Iceberg watching from shore.

3) Bergy Bits

You can find these bergy bits sitting on our beaches, in plain view, just waiting to be picked up. A chilly, but short-lived memento of your visit, they’re an excellent way to keep your drinks cool. Don't forget your mittens.

A rocky shoreline with black sand is scattered with chunks of glistening ice near the water's edge. Waves crash onto the shore, while golden sunlight illuminates the foreground.

Bergy bits washed ashore.

4) In a Stiff Drink

Icebergs are so plentiful in these parts, we actually put them to good use. Try a beer made with 10,000-year-old glacial ice, or pick up a bottle of locally made Iceberg spirits. The image below was taken by our friends at Iceberg Quest.

Two hands hold up blue beer bottles labeled "Iceberg" against a backdrop of a large white iceberg floating in the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Cheers!

5) Iceberg-Inspired Art

You can't take an iceberg home with you, so why not bring home a piece of iceberg art instead? It's easier to hang on your walls and chances are, it won't melt in the summer. Iceberg Dreaming II by Christine Koch (below) is the perfect example.

A large, white iceberg is depicted against a swirling, starry blue sky. The iceberg reflects on icy water below, surrounded by smaller chunks of ice. The scene is stylized, emphasizing the contrast between the white ice and deep blue surroundings.

Iceberg art makes a perfect souvenir from your time in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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To experience icebergs for yourself, check out the tour operators and special offers available here. During iceberg season check out IcebergFinder.com for the latest sightings on our tracking map supplemented with satellite data.