![]() ![]() Mike Parsons captured the iconic image below for the National Post. ![]() Almost as if it was carved on purpose, Batberg was just so striking in its resemblance to Batman it’s a wonder if it was a signal from Commissioner Gordon himself. The caped crusader, Bruce Wayne’s secret persona, the hero we need: Batberg! Spotted in Little Bay Islands in 2014, this berg made national news and is one of many bergs to go viral. Pro-Tip: The largest iceberg ever reported was over 50 m. Icebergs come in all shapes and sizes, and a great example was this unique berg doing its best impression of the dark knight. #iceberg #altexpoĪ post shared by Newfoundland Photo Tours on at 10:36am PST This one is of the huge iceberg that visited Cape Spear a few years ago. Looking through my old pictures that I never edited or posted and found this gem. But this tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of safety around icebergs while at sea. Since those days, safety at sea has vastly improved with an International Ice Patrol, global cooperation, vigilance, and satellite and technology. ![]() When RMS Titanic struck the iceberg, its distress call was picked up at the Marconi station at Cape Race, where it was heard by 14-year-old Jimmy Myrick, who ran to fetch the absent operator and raise the alarm. In 1912, an iceberg just like the ones we see each year was responsible for sinking RMS Titanic, only 400 miles off our coast. Check out this collection of some of the most famous icebergs from over the years, and be sure to visit with current sightings during iceberg season from April/May to August. Meandering their way along our coastline through waters known as Iceberg Alley, these rare collections of arctic cathedrals make a lasting impression with onlookers, with some even gaining fame and international notoriety. Safety should always be your first priority.Newfoundland and Labrador has seen its fair share of frosty giants come and go over the years. Within this perimeter, there is a risk of falling ice, large waves, and submerged hazards. When to Go: The best time to see icebergs is from mid-May to early June along the northeastern coast of the island of Newfoundland and from March to July off the coast of the mainland Labrador. When viewing icebergs from the water, it is recommended that you maintain a safe distance (D) – equal to the length of the iceberg (L), or twice its height (H), whichever is greater. ![]() Icebergs can be unpredictable, which makes them difficult to navigate around safely. You can also paddle yourself out to have a look, or stand on our amazing coastline and watch them sail by (although they don’t move that quickly). In order to help people find where the icebergs are hanging out, the Newfoundland and Labrador tourist website hosts an incredible Iceberg Map.The map urges iceberg-hunting tourists to double check the iceberg location with a local source since the icebergs might shift location or melt. Many tourism operators around the province offer boat tours designed to show you the icebergs at their best, along with our visiting whales and numerous sea birds. The best ways to watch icebergs are by boat tour, kayak, and from land. April and May are the months when bergs are most plentiful, but they may be locked up in sea ice, so we suggest late May and early June for best viewing. As you move north, the season stretches a bit longer. The icebergs come through Iceberg Alley from spring to early summer. The further north, the longer the iceberg season. The first four, which are on the coast of southern Labrador, can be accessed by car ferry from the island of Newfoundland year round. All of these locations are accessible by road. John's / Cape Spear, and Bay Bulls / Witless Bay. Anthony, La Scie, Twillingate, Fogo Island, Change Islands, Bonavista, St. Lewis, Battle Harbour, Red Bay, Point Amour, St. Some of the more popular places from shore, or from tour boats, are (from north to south): St. Iceberg Alley stretches from the coast of Labrador to the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. ![]()
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