Newfoundland
Welcome to Mount Pearl: The viral video that will make you want to visit Newfoundland
The YouTube video sensation, Welcome to Mount Pearl is an unforgettable anthem that makes everyone want to be in Newfoundland. The song and video has received almost 85 thousand hits on Youtube, and has been featured on local CBC News. The lyrics speak for themselves, highlighting an Atlantic Canadian community that likes
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Tasty Time Travel: Food History at Canada’s Historic Sites
Children sat quietly around a harvest table eating with their family and talking about what farm chores needed to be done for the day. This French family was dining as if in the 1700s at New Brunswick’s Acadian Village. A little boy, visiting with his family stood around the outside
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Canucks, Crafts & Cheer! Find It All at These 8 Best Christmas Markets in Canada
Christmas is just around the corner, and no one knows how to celebrate better than the citizens of the great, white north! Canadians love to ring in the season with mistletoe, plenty of snow and, of course, Christmas markets. From Victoria to St. John’s, our great nation is looking to
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The Top of the Bottom of the Earth at Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park
Almost defeated by the terrain and strong wind, I hugged the rugged Tablelands hillside in relief. We had reached what would be our highest vantage point expertly guided by Parks Canada interpreter extraordinaire, Cedric Davignon. The surreal, red rocky panorama in all its grandeur lay before us, in stark contrast
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If Your Family Is Up for Adventure, Take a Gander at Newfoundland!
Newfoundland, that fascinating landscape affectionately known as “The Rock,” is home to both natural wonders and historic sites of international significance. If your family is looking for an adventure, take a gander at what Newfoundland has to offer! Just Arriving is an Adventure An island off the Eastern coast of
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A Journey Across Canada’s Provinces and Territories in 13 National Parks
From the grandeur of Rocky Mountains in Jasper to the salmon-filled streams of Gwaii Haanas, Canadian National Parks are natural treasures that draw visitors from around the country and around the world. This year, in honour of Canada 150, Parks Canada is offering free entry into all of these gems. It’s
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Take a Selfie with an Iceberg in Newfoundland!
Forget storm chasing – today’s big weather hunters are flocking to Newfoundland to take selfies with a massive iceberg that has run aground in the shallow waters off the tiny coastal town of Ferryland. Iceberg watching along the eastern coast of Labrador and Newfoundland is a time-honoured tradition for locals
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So the Trump Victory Means You’ll Take Your Vacation in Canada? We Got You Covered!
If the results of the recent US election have you feeling a bit apprehensive about travelling south of the border, rest assured that you do not need to leave the peaceful, politically sedate confines of Canada to experience holiday bliss.
Newfoundland Place Names That Will Make You Blush
Author Margaret Atwood wrote recently in Conde Nast Traveller UK that Newfoundland was her favourite island. She describes the island as “vigorous”, calling Newfoundlanders a “very funny people with their own traditional music and Newfoundland vocabulary”. In Newfoundland, a taxi driver might ask Where ya at? and then tell you he’ll be
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The Appalachian Powder Trail: 12 Great Ski Hills in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada boasts plenty of amazing opportunities for downhill skiing. Beautiful hardwood forests, minimal wait-time at the lifts, uncongested trails, sea views and of course, great maritime hospitality are all great reasons to visit ski hills on the East Coast. This year, Atlantic Canada expects more winter adventure visitors than ever, especially
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