  A favorite pastime for many tourists is taking a boat out among the icebergs. Newfoundland tourism promotes this as an experience like no other. Iceberg Alley is one of the most common routes taken by sightseeing boats because of the countless frozen wonderments. Most of the icebergs seen off the Newfoundland coast floated to that region from Greenland. They travel approximately 7km yearly, which is the fastest moving of any icebergs. Most icebergs around Newfoundland are only about a year old. They split off of glaciers that have existed for more than 15,000 years. After the icebergs break from the glaciers, they melt slowly as they travel south. If they travel far enough out of frigid waters, eventually they melt away completely. Often icebergs have a bluish color. This is from melted water refreezing and filling in crevices that developed in the mother glacier over centuries. When light reflects off of the ice, prism-like qualities give the icebergs a blue color. Visitors from Ontario are common, but Newfoundland has much to offer tourists from other parts of the world. Love of colder climates is a benefit, but it's not necessary to be bundled up all the time. Walking tours on the island of Newfoundland are some of the most beautiful in the world. Trails along the vast coastline vary. Some are perfect for an after dinner stroll, while others are best experienced by seasoned hikers. Newfoundlanders are proud of their culture and history. Artists from every genre have called Newfoundland home over the years and many have left part of themselves for others to enjoy. If you'd like to find out more about Newfoundland tourism or planning a visit to Everton House, please call 866-754-1326, or email info@evertonhouse.com. Newfoundland Tourism is a growing industry. Our beautiful surroundings and crisp, clean air are like nowhere else. Here are just some examples of our attractions, including, Whale Watching, Iceberg Tours and Kayaking. Sites of interest nearby are:
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