The Avalon Peninsula is the large peninsula that makes up the southeast portion of the Island of Newfoundland. It is the location of the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, the city of St. John's. It was here, in 1919, Alcock and brown took off on the first non-stop air crossing of the Atlantic. It was here, Marconi received the first transatlantic signal in 1901. It was here, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was landed. The Avalon is home to the oldest French capital, Placentia and to the beautiful seaside settlement of Brigus which dates back to the early 1600s. Home of the infamous Captain Bob Bartlett. Ferryland, the Irish heart of Newfoundland is also located on the Avalon. Ferryland is home to one of the most advanced archaeological digs in the province.


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