Newfoundland is a part of the Appalachian physiographic region of North America. The Appalachian physiographic region is a series of mountain ranges that stretch from the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec to the Alabama Hills in Alabama. The Appalachian physiographic region is divided into two main divisions, the Northern Appalachians and the Southern Appalachians. Newfoundland is a part of the Northern Appalachians.
The Northern Appalachians are a series of mountain ranges that stretch from the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec to the Long Island Sound in New York. The Northern Appalachians are divided into two main divisions, the Maritime Appalachians and the New England Appalachians. Newfoundland is a part of the Maritime Appalachians.
The Maritime Appalachians are a series of mountain ranges that stretch from the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec to the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland. The Maritime Appalachians are characterized by their rugged coastline, deep fjords, and high mountains. The highest point in Newfoundland is Mount Lewis, which is 814 metres (2,671 feet) high.
The Maritime Appalachians are also home to a number of national parks and protected areas, including Gros Morne National Park, Terra Nova National Park, and the Avalon Peninsula Geopark. These parks and protected areas offer a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and whale watching.