Markland is the name given to a part of shoreline in Labrador, Canada, named by Leif Eriksson when he landed in North America. Markland, Norse for "forestland" or "borderland", is known to be north of Vinland and south of Helluland. Lead by Thorfinn Karlsefni, 160 men and women settled in Markland for winter protection during the explorations of Leif Eriksson. The story is told in the Saga of the Greenlanders. It is generally believed to be Labrador, as Labarador lies in the heavily forested ta… (More on Markland)