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A quaint town in Newfoundland, Canada, unexpectedly rises to fame as one of the first drifting icebergs 'pays a visit', signaling the onset of an impending iceberg drift season.
Town becomes a renowned tourist spot thanks to... the iceberg drift season
For ages, the offshore area of Newfoundland and Labrador has been known as the 'iceberg alley' due to the substantial number of drifting icebergs arriving from the North Pole each spring.
Mayor Adrian Kavanagh shared with the Canadian press that the aforementioned drifting iceberg is colossal, providing abundant photo opportunities for everyone.
This is also great news for tour operators as it signals the onset of the bustling period in the 'iceberg alley'. With over 600 icebergs drifting into shipping lanes in the North Atlantic Ocean, this year's iceberg drift season seems to be more vibrant than ever. Last year, by the end of the iceberg drift season (late September), the total number of lost icebergs was 687, according to CTV.
According to Mayor Kavanagh, the tourism industry greatly enjoys drifting icebergs, but fishermen are not interested. This is because drifting icebergs often sink deep into the water, with only their tops protruding, making many boats susceptible to running aground when returning near the shore.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourApril 21, 2017
