Category: Newfoundland

a tough or headstrong person. Description. hard ticket noun (Nfld) a lively character, a tough or headstrong person, someone not easily controlled. Hard Ticket showcases some of the most exciting writers in Newfoundland. What does a hard ticket mean? Definition of ‘hard-ticket’ 1. a ticket entitling one to a reserved seat. 2. an entertainment for […]

Wind and Storm Bonavista on the East Coast is the windiest location, with an average annual wind speed of 28 km/h, St. Albans, in the sheltered Bay d’Espoir on the south coast, is the least windy location, with an average yearly speed of 11.5 km/h. What is the windiest province in Canada? Southern Alberta is […]

The dollar. The dollar was the currency of the colony of Newfoundland and, later, the Dominion of Newfoundland, from 1865 until 1949, when Newfoundland became a province of Canada. It was subdivided into 100 cents.Newfoundland dollar. Unit 1⁄100 cent Symbol cent ¢ Banknotes 25¢ 40¢ 50¢ 80¢ $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $50 What is […]

The inland areas of the island are generally hilly and rugged. Shallow bogs and heath vegetation covers much of the land. Most of Newfoundland’s towns and cities are located in the bays and coves of the island’s west and northeast coasts. What are the physical features of Newfoundland and Labrador? The interior of Newfoundland is […]

Canadians and those born in Newfoundland (which now forms part of Canada) have several ways in which to claim British Nationality and the right to hold a British Passport. These are: By Birth (having been born in the UK) By Descent (a British or UK-born mother or father) Are Canadian British citizens? In 1946, the […]

3. While the average price of beer is up by just under 2.5 per cent, wines are up by just under 2.6 percent. Spirits saw the smallest increase, just over 1.4 per cent, according to a breakdown provided by the NLC. How much is a 12 pack of beer in NL? A 12-pack of Coors […]

Alcohol can only be sold and consumed during the prescribed hours in the Regulations. The hours of sale are from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with consumption permitted one half hour after sale. Can you buy alcohol on […]

15.71 Canadian dollars. Price of a pack of cigarettes in Canada 2022, by province. In Newfoundland, Canada a customer would have to pay 15.71 Canadian dollars for a pack of 20 cigarettes as of August 2022. This is the most expensive price compared to other provinces. How much is a pack of 20 cigarettes in […]

The only way to get to Quirpon Island is by helicopter or dory. On the dock in a village by the same name, Quirpon, we hastily transferred our clothing into wet sacks and a hockey bag while we waited for our ride to arrive. The coast-guard trained “captain” of the boat advised us to travel […]

Regional drinks Popular brews include Black Horse, Jockey Club and Dominion Ale, and a variety of ales from Newfoundland-based Storm Brewing (including a red ale, a raspberry wheat ale and a coffee porter). The Quidi Vidi Brewing Company produces an iceberg beer using water harvested from icebergs floating offshore. What is Newfoundland best known for? […]