Category: Newfoundland

The overwhelming majority of its residents (some 98%) speak English as their sole mother tongue. The province nevertheless has a rich linguistic history. Its Indigenous languages, not all of which continue to be spoken, represent the Algonquian (Beothuk, Mi’Kmaq and Innu) and Eskimo-Aleut (Inuktitut) language families. Why do they sound Irish in Newfoundland? We have […]

Cod. From the arrival of Europeans until the 20th century, Newfoundland was valued mainly for its rich marine resources. Cod was the most important of these, and was the primary catch for fishermen until the 1992 cod moratorium. What type of fish were caught off coast of Newfoundland? Newfoundland and Labrador is known for great […]

Atlantic Salmon, gorgeous Trout, as well as Atlantic Mackerel, Arctic Char, Halibut, Whitefish, Sharks, and Capelin are all in the cards. What are the main fish in Newfoundland? Newfoundland and Labrador is known for great Atlantic salmon and brook trout angling. However, the crystal clear water makes a great home for a variety of other […]

cod. The “screech-in” is a ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders (known to Newfoundlanders as a “come from away” or “mainlander”) involving a shot of screech, a short recitation, and the kissing of a cod. It is often performed either in homes or more commonly in town pubs, such as George Street, St. John’s. What is kissing […]

western bluefin tuna. There’s two stocks of tuna, the eastern and western bluefin tuna stocks, and both have been showing positive signs of increases,” he said. “These species are highly migratory — they travel throughout the north Atlantic,” he said. What type of tuna are in Newfoundland? Atlantic Bluefin tunaHistory. Atlantic Bluefin tuna are a […]

Discover our History & Heritage. The unique culture of Newfoundland and Labrador is a product of our English, Irish, French, and Indigenous heritage. This province’s history is rich with stories and legends, explorers, and inventors. What are Newfoundland people known for? Discover our People & Culture. Newfoundland and Labrador has a reputation for being friendly. […]

$2.50. The cash fare per adult is $2.50, monthly passes are also available. Some routes offer accessible service and free Wifi. How much does bus cost in NL? Rates of Fare Effective March 1, 2020 Adult Child Cash Fare $2.50 $2.00 10-Ride Pass $22.50 $18.00 Monthly or 30-Day Pass $78.00 $53.00 Semester Pass* $275.00 How […]

John’s/Cape Spear, Bonavista, Twillingate, La Scie, and St. Anthony. The icebergs seen off the coast of Newfoundland originate from the ancient glaciers of Greenland. These glaciers contain ice which is said to be between 10,000 to 15,000 years old. When can you see glaciers in Newfoundland? Icebergs are best viewed in late May and early […]

They were most commonly found on the south Labrador coast, the straits of Belle Isle, and the Newfoundland coast north of Twillingate. Is there seals in Newfoundland? Harp seals spend the summer in the Canadian Arctic and Greenland. In the fall, most of these seals migrate south to the Gulf of St. Lawrence or to […]

Why are so many icebergs found off the coast of Newfoundland?Why are there so many? Many have been quick to blame climate change. Higher air and ocean temperatures in the Arctic have led to an acceleration of ice loss from glaciers in West Greenland. Glaciers are weakened from above when melting water seeps through and […]