Newfoundland and Labrador sees hundreds of icebergs drifting past every year from May to June. “Iceberg Alley” stretches from Labrador down to the southeast coast of Newfoundland. We don’t see icebergs super often here in Bay Bulls, but when we do, it’s a treat!
Icebergs are sculpted from ancient, densely compressed ice, and are a wonder to behold. Each iceberg is one of a kind, breaking away from glaciers in Greenland and forming into pinnacle, wedge, and tabular forms. Some of our favourite “bergs” are famous around the globe!
If you’re lucky, while in Newfoundland during iceberg season, you might even get to taste a “bergy bit” – pure, crystal-clear water that was frozen more than 10,000 years ago
Iceberg Facts
- Most of the icebergs that make their way to the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador break off from glaciers in Western Greenland..
- These glacial giants range from 10-15,000 years old.
- Only 10% of icebergs appear above the ocean’s surface.
- Approximately 10,000 icebergs break off each year, however only 400-800 make it to Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Icebergs come in all shapes and sizes! Icebergs can come in tinnacle, tabular, blocky, dry dock, dome, and wedge shapes.
Sail Past Icebergs
Whether it’s your first time to Newfoundland and Labrador or you have lived here your entire life, tour with us and experience all that Newfoundland has to offer.
We hope to see you on board.
Hop on our Award Winning Boat Tour and sail past towering bergs.
For up to date sightings visit the Iceberg Finder or give us a call to see if there are any in our area (709) 753-4850.
