Remains of an 11th-century Norse (Viking) settlement, the earliest evidence of Europeans in North America; a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. Location: L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador. Key figure: 11th century. Part of the One State One Record (Canada) campaign. Reference record compiled from public sources; not certified by The Book of World Records. Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/4
Record no. MRB-2026-007225
Earliest Known European Settlement in North America
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.