Avalon Peninsula

American

noun

a peninsula in SE Newfoundland, in E Canada: surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. About 3,579 sq. mi. (9,270 sq. km).

Avalon Peninsula British

noun

a large peninsula of Newfoundland, between Trinity and Placentia Bays. Area: about 10 000 sq km (4000 sq miles)

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Thousands of sea birds — gannets, puffins and murres — died along the Avalon Peninsula in Canada’s Newfoundland province.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2022

Some other decrees were lifted Saturday, including the town of Bonavista north of the Avalon Peninsula, though the town still advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2020

Some other decrees were lifted Saturday, including the town of Bonavista north of the Avalon Peninsula, though the town still advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2020

In April 2017, the small tourist town of Ferryland on the Avalon Peninsula became a hot spot for people flocking to see one of the first icebergs of the season.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2018

Off the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland he met the other ships of the expedition which was to have occupied Canada for France.

From Pioneers in Canada by Wallcousins, E.

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