The drift of icebergs from their origin on the west coast of Greenland to the coast of Newfoundland is about 1800 nautical miles and takes an average of 2 to 3 years. Will there be icebergs in Newfoundland in 2022? The latest forecast, by a team including Professor Grant Bigg and Jennifer Ross, predicts a […]
Category: Newfoundland
Where Do Icebergs Come From In Newfoundland?
Where do icebergs come from? 90% of icebergs seen off Newfoundland and Labrador come from the glaciers of western Greenland. The rest come from glacierson islands in Canada’s Arctic area. 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 […]
Is Newfoundland The Only Half Hour Time Zone?
It is observed solely in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland Time Zone is the only active time zone with a half-hour offset from UTC in the Americas. DST is observed throughout this time zone. Is Newfoundland a half-hour time zone? The Official Time Is NST Unlike most time zones, Newfoundland has […]
Was There A Newfoundland Dog On The Titanic?
Rigel was a large black Newfoundland dog who was said to have saved some of the survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. What dog breeds were on the Titanic? Canine survivors Three small dogs, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese, survived the Titanic disaster cradled in their owners’ arms as they climbed into lifeboats. […]
Why Is July 1St Different In Newfoundland?
Memorial Day has been observed in Newfoundland since 1917 commemorating the sacrifices of its war veterans, and was inspired by the great losses suffered by the Newfoundland Regiment on July 1st, 1916 at Beaumont-Hamel. Why is Canada Day a Memorial Day in Newfoundland? Since the induction of Newfoundland into Canada in 1949, “Memorial Day” has […]
Are There Any Newfoundlanders In Come From Away?
Petrina Bromley, or Bonnie in the original Broadway cast of “Come From Away,” is a fellow Newfoundlander and, from the beginning, she’s been charmed by her home’s portrayal in the musical. Is anyone in Come From Away from Newfoundland? Petrina Bromley, the lone Newfoundlander in the cast, returned to the theater to collect her belongings […]
How Big Does A Full Grown Newfoundland Get?
About the Breed A male Newfoundland can weigh up to 150 pounds and stand 28 inches at the shoulder; females typically go 100 to 120 pounds. At what age is a Newfoundland fully grown? about two years oldAt what age is a Newfoundland fully grown? As a giant breed, Newfoundlands take more time to reach […]
Is There A Smaller Newfoundland Dog?
The smaller breed was known as the Lesser Newfoundland, or St. John’s water dog. The St. John’s water dog became the founding breed of modern retrievers. Are there different types of Newfoundland dogs? Eventually, two distinct types developed: the so-called Lesser St. John’s Dog (who developed into the Labrador Retriever) and the Greater St. John’s […]
Why Is It So Foggy In Newfoundland?
The fogs develop when warm, humid air from the south strikes the cold waters of the Labrador Current. These fogs may occur in all seasons, but, on average, they are most frequent in the spring and early summer when the contrast between sea and air temperatures is greatest. Why does Newfoundland get so much fog? […]
Can You Sleep In Your Rv On Newfoundland Ferry?
Has anyone stayed in their RV while crossing on a ferry to Newfoundland? If you hide (please don’t). It’s highly prohibited and a very bad idea. Can you sleep on Newfoundland ferry? Make the most of your time on board with a wide variety of accommodations. Sleep, lounge, or stretch out in our well-equipped cabins, […]