Nestled in the vibrant coastal scenery of Newfoundland and Labrador, Iceberg Alley offers a front-row seat to nature’s grandest sculptures: icebergs. These towering relics of the last Ice Age make their annual journey from Greenland, drifting past the northern and eastern coasts of Newfoundland from spring through summer.

A 150-foot iceberg, like the one seen near Twillingate, is not just a visual marvel; it’s a storyteller of a 10,000-year journey across the frigid North Atlantic​​.

Icebergs, formed from snowflakes that fell centuries ago, are born as glaciers inch their way to the sea, breaking off into the ocean currents that eventually carry them to Iceberg Alley​​. Their passage is a fleeting one, rarely lasting more than a year once they head south, but their impact on the imagination endures far longer​​.

The chances of sighting these icy giants fluctuate, influenced by the whims of wind and sea. About 40,000 icebergs calve from Greenland each year, yet only a fraction reach as far south as Newfoundland​​. Each iceberg is a natural work of art, with bluish streaks and sometimes dark layers created by trapped volcanic dust​​.

To the observer on the shore or a passing boat, icebergs are reminders of the earth’s potent forces. Moving at an average drift speed of 0.7 km/h, they can appear deceptively still, yet they may weigh over 10 million tonnes and tower hundreds of meters​​. Iceberg Alley’s beauty is accessible by road, and during the peak season, visitors can marvel at these glacial giants from boats, kayaks, or the land itself, creating a serene backdrop for the morning coffee​​.