Category: Newfoundland

Did Leif Erikson Discover Newfoundland?

Leif was the son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland, and Thjodhild (Þjóðhildur) of Iceland. Leif Erikson Nationality Norse: Icelandic Occupation Explorer Known for First European in Vinland (part of North America; probably Newfoundland) What did Leif Erikson do in Newfoundland? As such is considered to be the […]

What Mountain Chain Is 400 Million Years Old And Runs From Alabama To Newfoundland?

The 1500 mile Appalachian mountain chain runs along a nearly straight line from Alabama to Newfoundland—except for a curious bend in Pennsylvania and New York State. Which mountain range runs from Newfoundland to Alabama? the Appalachian MountainsExtending for almost 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to central Alabama in […]

What Is The Longest Runway In Newfoundland?

Gander International Airport Direction Length ft m 03/21 10,200 3,109 13/31 8,900 2,713 09/27 1,875 572 What is the largest airport in Newfoundland? St JohnsIn the province Newfoundland and Labrador there is a total of 17 airports which have scheduled flights. The largest airport is St Johns on Island Newfoundland, followed by Deer Lake Airport. […]

When Did Newfoundland Get Electricity?

We have been providing electricity to the people of our province for over 135 years. The electric light business in Newfoundland and Labrador began just six years after Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. St. John’s Electric Light Company was established in 1885. When did St John’s NL get electricity? 1900By 1900 Newfoundland […]

Where Is The Wreckhouse Area Newfoundland?

At the southern end of Newfoundland’s Long Range Mountains and the western mouth of the Codroy Valley, the Wreckhouse region is famous for its powerful wind storms. How far is Wreckhouse from port aux basque? about 15 milesWreckhouse is about 15 miles north of Port-aux-Basques on the TransCan. Why is Wreckhouse so windy? Wreckhouse is […]