Category: Newfoundland

Yes, newcomers, international students and foreigners can buy a property in Newfoundland. Can I buy a house in Canada if I am a US citizen? Can Americans buy a house in Canada? Absolutely. There are many benefits of buying in Canada, but you probably have some questions about the process, especially if you are property […]

There are several shark species found in waters off Newfoundland and Labrador. The blue shark is the most common and commercially valuable of these species, however other species such as the Mako, Greenland, Basking, and Porbeagle sharks, have been assessed for their commercial significance in recent years. Does Newfoundland have great white sharks? There are […]

The lynx is most often mistaken for another wild cat, the bobcat. Bobcats are most plentiful in Nova Scotia – and are not found in Newfoundland. Although the two species share many characteristics, there are subtle differences. The lynx is smaller than the bobcat, but may appear larger because of its thick coat. Are there […]

Common groups encountered in Newfoundland and Labrador include: orb weavers. wolf spiders. What spiders are found in Newfoundland? One can find only a handful of spiders in Newfoundland, usually species of orb weavers, wolf spiders, and jumping spiders. Where do wolf spiders live in Canada? Wolf spiders are unusual because they do not build webs; […]

In most cases in this province, they are of no known direct concern to humans, as they are only occasionally found on domestic animals or wildlife. The exception is the black- legged tick, which is able to transmit Lyme disease. Can you get Lyme disease in NL? Although NL is not considered endemic for Lyme […]

If you are renting a house, your landlord, the property owner, is responsible for the cost of water and sewer services, and this is included in your rent. How much are utilities in Newfoundland? Cost of Living Averages Table for St. John’s, NL Average Restaurant Prices Monthly Pass $59.02 Gasoline $3.78 Average Utilities Prices Basic […]

boreal forest. Found in the boreal forest across Canada from Newfoundland to the Yukon Territory. Lynx are usually found in areas that are occupied by snowshoe hare. Where are lynx mostly found? Lynx can be found throughout much of the boreal forest of Alaska and Canada. Today, in the Lower 48 they are known to […]

Both are in the North Atlantic and have relatively mild summer weather, but Newfoundland’s winters are much more severe with significant snowfalls at times due to the colder Arctic climate north of Newfoundland, despite the fact it is actually further south than Ireland. Is Ireland warmer than Canada? Winter temperatures in Ireland, says Scientific American, […]

Here are the Newfoundland dishes you need to eat NOW: Yellowbelly Salt & Vinegar Fish and Chips. Frugal Steins Jiggs Dinner Mussels. The Guv’Nor Pub Cod au Gratin Dinner. Terre Chips and Dip. Mallard Cottage Cod Cheeks. What is the national dish of Newfoundland? Jiggs Dinner, the most quintessential of Newfoundland foods, is a one […]

Signature Dish: Fish ‘n’ Brewis It would be hard to find a dish that was more specific to Newfoundland than fish ‘n’ brewis (pronounced “brews”). The fish refers to cod, of course—salt cod soaked overnight, then boiled until it’s tender. What is Newfoundland traditional food? Moose. Moose meat is a big part of the Newfoundland […]