Community Economic Development – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

A Fall Harvest

October 25, 2021 Live Rural NL

As October approaches, the roadside gardens on the Great Northern Peninsula get harvested. I planted a small crop this season that consisted of kale, cabbage,

Completing The East Coast Trail – Put it on Your Bucket List!

October 23, 2021 Live Rural NL

The East Coast Trail is one of our province’s greatest gems for residents and tourists, spanning more than 336 KM on the Eastern edge of

Drying Cod

October 15, 2021 Live Rural NL

For hundreds of years, rural Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have salted and dried cod fish. These fish in the past were placed on flakes or flat

Patridgeberry Time on the Great Northern Peninsula

October 10, 2021 Live Rural NL

As the Great Northern Peninsula transitions from summer to fall, so does the activity of residents from digging their vegetable gardens, moose hunting, packing in

The Camel’s Back Trail provides magical views

August 29, 2021 Live Rural NL

Route 436 has destination trails and the Iceberg Trail links up many community trails from L’anse aux Meadows to St. Lunaire. Taking the short hike

Take in a Show at Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts

August 19, 2021 Live Rural NL

Cow Head has been transformed to a town focused on theatre. A new multi-million dollar performance centre has been built with lots of hard work

Spending an afternoon in Conche

August 17, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Beauty Spot of the North is getting its last section of road paved as we speak and am I ever excited because this vibrant

A Giant Moose, Polar Bear & Canada 150 Mosaic on Display at Roddickton-Bide Arm

August 16, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is the self proclaimed “Moose Capital of the World” given the conditions surrounding the town are ideal habitat for moose.

Make 100 days count in 2021!

August 7, 2021 Live Rural NL

It is very satisfying when you set a goal and you work hard to achieve it! So Make #100Days Count in 2021! In July 2019,

Beyond your backyard – Visit A celebrated tapestry at French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche, NL

July 24, 2021 Live Rural NL

The French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche, NL will provide you with an orientation to the region and its layered history. Captivating images and artifacts

Norstead Trail

July 21, 2021 Live Rural NL

It’s important to support our social enterprises and not-profits as they certainly need visitors to continue to provide the experiences to visitors for many years

New Experiences At Grenfell Historic Properties

May 28, 2021 Live Rural NL

Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell was a medical missionary, originally from England. He arrived in Northern Newfoundland in 1892. His work established an International Association that

Viking Trail – Your Road to amazing memories

May 17, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Viking Trail – Your Road to Amazing Memories is a destination highway that leads you from the beautiful Town of Deer Lake, through Gros

Springtime Meant Leaving Deep Cove for Anchor Point, NL

April 3, 2021 Live Rural NL

Today a collection of colourful miniatures create the atmosphere of what life was like in Deep Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula in days gone

At least 80 reasons to visit our Great Northern Peninsula!

January 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

I’ve put together a list of walking/hiking trails and lookouts on the Great Northern Peninsula from Bellburns and all communities to the North. I’ll be

Finding (Abandoned) Fortune on the GNP!

January 18, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Great Northern Peninsula has a network of incredible hiking trails that pull people to explore Gros Morne National Park, Port au Choix National Historic

Expansion of Cellular Service on GNP another Success Story!

January 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

Today, is another game changer for our Great Northern Peninsula! The community of Conche joined 10 others (Bay de Verde, Burin, Burlington, Cow Head, Cox’s

Climbing another Mountain in 2020

January 4, 2021 Live Rural NL

I did something amazing to end the year in 2019! Ending 2019 on a natural 5,200 metre high and out of breath in the Andes

Live Rural NL returns in 2021

January 4, 2021 Live Rural NL

I’m excited to announce the return of regular postings to LiveRuralNL.com. I started this blog, LiveRuralNL.com more than a decade ago, reaching a peak of

Caribou present at Point Riche, Port au Choix

February 11, 2017 Live Rural NL

A Parks Canada National Historic Site, Port au Choix is home to aboriginal cultures and heritage dating back almost 5,000 years. There is an expanse

Famous Last Fjords – Western Brook Boat Tour

September 6, 2016 Live Rural NL

There’s that famous photo of a hiker trekking Gros Morne National Park that has captivated audiences and brought tens of thousands of visitors to Western Brook

It’s Like Walking on Mars – Tablelands of Gros Morne

September 5, 2016 Live Rural NL

After two days of being in the concrete jungle of a major Canadian city, it was very refreshing to spend a week on holiday in

A Historic Rein….Town of Flower’s Cove Sends Open Invitation

September 8, 2015 Live Rural NL

September 9th marks a monumental moment in our history as Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria.

What’s in a Name?….Nameless Cove, NL

September 5, 2015 Live Rural NL

I think it was Shakespeare’s Juliet in a soliloquy, who asked “What’s in a Name?” We’ll let me tell you… As you leave the paved

Tantalizing Traditions Served at Burnt Cape Cafe – Raleigh, NL

August 30, 2015 Live Rural NL

The Burnt Cape Cafe is a wonderful place to dine on traditional seafood dishes, moose meals and berry desserts. Situated in historic Raleigh this business

NSHLQ Come Home Year Celebration a Major Achievement – Then, Now & Forever!

August 28, 2015 Live Rural NL

When communities come together for a common goal on the Great Northern Peninsula anything seems to be possible. I only have to think about the

Icebergs anchor in St. Anthony Bight, St. Carol’s and Great Brehat!

August 16, 2015 Live Rural NL

Icebergs are a common sight on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula – it is the iceberg alley after all! The best viewings of

River of Ponds rocked their 1st Come Home Year

August 15, 2015 Live Rural NL

River of Ponds just northeast of Daniel’s Harbour gets its name from the river that flows from a number of ponds in the area extending from

Peaceful times in Pond Cove

August 12, 2015 Live Rural NL

Pond Cove is a small fishing community on the Great Northern Peninsula just 5 KM north of Plum Point and surrounding the beautiful and serene

Old-Fashioned Time in the School House Tonight

August 10, 2015 Live Rural NL

The Noddy Bay-Straitsview-Hay Cove-L’anse aux Meadows-Quirpon Come Home Year injected a lot of life into all five of these communities as the population likely tripled

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