Avalon Peninsula

American  

noun

1. 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).

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Avalon Peninsula British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

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

Then, finally, we dipped south to the Avalon Peninsula, and reached St. John’s the next afternoon.

From New York Times