Couple saying vows at the Viking settlement of L'Anse aux Meadows — L'Anse aux Meadows elopement photographer Yanick Lesperance

Elope in L'Anse aux Meadows

Windswept coastline at the northern tip of Newfoundland — adventure elopement in L'Anse aux Meadows, L'Anse aux Meadows elopement photography

Trade the expected for the extraordinary. L'Anse aux Meadows is made for couples who want their day to feel like a true adventure — a Viking settlement at the northern tip of Newfoundland, Norse history beneath windswept skies, and a rugged coastline at the edge of the known world. I will be there to document it all honestly: the wind in your hair, the laughter between your vows, and the quiet moments no one else sees.

Why L'Anse aux Meadows

  • Viking settlement — Say your vows where Norse explorers landed a thousand years ago, among reconstructed sod huts.

  • Norse history — The only authenticated Viking site in North America, rich with story and legend.

  • Northern tip — Stand at the edge of Newfoundland, where the Atlantic meets the Strait of Belle Isle.

  • Wild coastline — Windswept headlands, icebergs in early summer, and whales offshore.

When to Go — June through September brings the mildest weather and longest days, with icebergs possible in June.

The Yanick Lesperance Experience — a complete turn-key elopement.

Picture this: you choose the destination of your dreams. Yanick Lesperance takes care of everything else — flights, hotel, secret locations, planning, guiding, photography and film. One call, one experience, zero stress. This isn't a photoshoot. This is the Yanick Lesperance experience — the adventure you'll be telling your grandchildren about. Curious what's possible? Let's talk.