The majestic caribou, resemble the reindeer of the North. We often say that Santa’s reindeer are back in time for the holidays! They are fixtures
Santa’s Reindeer Return to the Great Northern Pen in Time for the Holidays!
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Catching the Big One and Remembering that Big One that Got Away!
The fishery is the most important thing in Newfoundland and Labrador. And when we speak the word fish, we refer to cod. It has provided
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Kayaking and Glamping on the Humber River a True Highlight of Summer
Earlier this year, I started watching several episodes of CBC’s Land & Sea. One of the episodes highlighted, Ashley Hann of Riverside Farms. This young
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Patridgeberry Time on the Great Northern Peninsula
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
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Take in a Show at Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
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
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A Giant Moose, Polar Bear & Canada 150 Mosaic on Display at Roddickton-Bide Arm
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.
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A Day on the Water During the Food Fishery
I always enjoy taking to the water during the food fishery. This season has been pretty difficult for most as there have been lots of
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The Secret is Out – It’s Bakeapple time in Rural Newfoundland…
OK, so the secret is out! Early August marks the beginning of the bakeapple season in rural Newfoundland. It is a time that many head
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Make 100 days count in 2021!
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,
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Beyond your backyard – Visit A celebrated tapestry at French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche, 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
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Norstead Trail
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
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Exploring the Abandoned at Big Brook
A diamond in the rough is how I would qualify Big Brook, once an active fishing village on the Great Northern Peninsula that was resettled
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Tuckamore Lodge – RECOMMENDED BY WUNDERLUST MAGAZINE TOP 100 PLACES TO STAY
The Tuckamore Lodge offers luxury first-class, Scandinavian style accommodations in the heart of the Newfoundland wilderness, coupled with some of the highest quality outdoor experiences
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New Experiences At Grenfell Historic Properties
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
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Where Two World’s Meet – Birchy Nuddick Trail, L’anse aux Meadows
L’anse aux Meadows is where the world came full circle as the Norse and the Indigenous people in the region would meet. This represents the
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Red for Miles – Right Through the Fog!
I spent time yesterday in the “Beauty Spot of the North” – Conche, NL to talk with residents and participate in the annual garden party
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Quirpon will see population above 70 people for first time in years
Quirpon was a prominent fishing community on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that has historic ties dating back to the 16th century migratory
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Croque – “Administrative Headquarters” of the French migratory cod fishery on GNP
Today, Croque is a tiny settlement on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that still maintains strong connections and has a storied past as the
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Another French Shore and Moments in Monaco
The Great Northern Peninsula is home to the French Shore in Newfoundland & Labrador. It has a strong connection to the French from the past
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Population of Grandois will hit high-water mark in mid-July!
Most people will never experience the serene beauty of Grandois. It can be found at the end of almost 30 kilometres of gravel road on
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Your Road to Adventure Awaits…
Those who live on the Great Northern Peninsula appreciate the true beauty, the mystique and charm that comes with Northern living. I’ve spent a lot
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A Walk Down Memory Lane…
It seems almost a lifetime ago, yet my first foray into business is strongly linked to the political world. In March 2002, I left my
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Destination Towns: Conche, NL
There are destinations one must experience when visiting Newfoundland and Labrador. The Town of Conche is one of the those unique spaces that offers a
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The Majestic Caribou is another reason to come and stay awhile…
The Great Northern Peninsula is a magical place where many natural treasures are ever present. We are home to the Viking Settlement a World UNESCO
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The Mayflower Inn & Adventures has been in business for more than 40 years…
The Mayflower Inn is Roddickton’s longest continuous running business, opening its doors in 1974 with just eight rooms. The family business, a key employer in
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Main Brook Research & Development Corporation Building A Diversified Economy
Community economic development should be at the heart of any small Town. The Great Northern Peninsula has numerous development associations (White Bay South, White Bay
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L’Anse aux Meadows makes for a Unique Port of Call
Cruise the Edge of the North America and experience where the world came full circle for the very first time at L’Anse Aux Meadows, Great
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The Dark Tickle Company is Homegrown Success!
The Dark Tickle Company, St. Lunaire-Griquet on the Great Northern Peninsula, NL offers homegrown wild berry products in the forms of jams, jellies, vinaigrette, syrups,
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The Red Rooms of Crouse
A few weeks ago while in the Town of Conche, I just had to stop and admire all the fishing stages and rooms that dominate
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Treat Yourself at Bits-n-Pieces Cafe – Conche, NL
Conche, NL is at the heart of the French Shore and is a destination for tourists to view a 222-foot tapestry, the only of its
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