L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site Viking Silhouette Trail Work

The proposed project at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site involves formalizing an existing informal path used by visitors to access the Viking Silhouette sculpture. Following 2023 parking lot upgrades, visitors shifted to a more accessible alternate path, which will now be improved by placing crushed stone and adding signage while maintaining the existing 40-45 centimeter width. All work will be done by hand using buckets and gardening tools and will take place over approximately two days. The work area is a previously disturbed site with no known rare plants, species at risk, or archaeological resources, and impacts on the cultural landscape are expected to be negligible. Mitigation measures include limiting activities to the existing disturbed footprint, no use of heavy equipment, and immediate reporting if unknown cultural resources are encountered. The project is expected to enhance visitor safety and experience while protecting the site's natural and cultural resources.

Latest update

June 7, 2025 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada - Public comments invited from May 8 to June 7 2025 - May 8, 2025

Contacts

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
P.O. Box 70
St. Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador A0K 2X0
Telephone: 709-623-2608
Email: lanseauxmeadows@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-05-08

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89518

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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