Category: Newfoundland

What Kind Of Maple Trees Are In Newfoundland?

Similar Species: The only other native maple in Newfoundland and Labrador is mountain maple (Acer spicatum Lam.). What is the most common tree in Newfoundland? Balsam FirThere are 21 tree species in the Province with the most common species being Balsam Fir, a Christmas Tree favourite. What hardwoods grow in Newfoundland? Most of Newfoundland’s productive […]

Are There Mines In Newfoundland?

Mining is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest and oldest industries, and a major contributor to the economy of our province, especially in rural areas. More than fifteen mineral commodities have been produced or mined in the province. Five metal mines currently produce iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt and gold. Does Newfoundland have coal mines? […]

When Can You Pick Partridgeberries In Newfoundland?

Partridgeberries are best picked after a frost when the berries are light red to dark red. Green partridgeberries are unripe and bitter. Partridgeberries stored in cool temperatures for several weeks will ripen from light red to dark red. Where can I find partridge berries in Newfoundland? Partridgeberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). These berries grow in the dry, […]

Do Cloudberries Grow In Newfoundland?

Cloudberries, also known as bakeapples throughout most of Newfoundland and by all sorts of other names throughout the world, from salmonberry, yellowberry, bakeberry, or malka are a Newfoundland delicacy. What are cloudberries called in Newfoundland? Bakeapple“Bakeapple” is a local name for cloudberry and is used throughout Newfoundland, Labrador and eastern Quebec. Opinions differ on the […]

Are Gas Prices Regulated In Newfoundland?

In Newfoundland and Labrador, fuel prices are regulated by the Public Utilities Board, which describes itself as an independent, quasi-judicial body. Which provinces have regulated fuel prices? Some provinces regulate the price of gas to prevent below-cost selling, to protect their dealer margins and to ensure retail price stability. This is called a regulated market. […]

Which One Of The Following Pairs Of Ocean Currents Meet Each Other Near Newfoundland?

Labrador Current meets the Gulf Stream off the coast of Newfoundland. Which pair of ocean currents meet each other near Newfoundland? The warm Gulf Stream and the cold Labrador currents meet near Newfoundland island. Which two currents meet near the Newfoundland island that leads to dense fog? Grand Bank on the island of Newfoundland in […]