Conche is tagged as “The Beauty Spot of the North”. It is nestled at the edge of the Great Northern Peninsula East and is home
A Few Snaps of “the Beauty Spot of the North”
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Category: Nature
Bell Island has many stories to tell…
Bell Island has murals that tell stories around the communities. I am always impressed by those that have murals or art on their buildings. I
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I found “Love” in St. Lewis…
Rural communities have resilience, and incredible potential. I was truly inspired on June 1st by individuals I met that Saturday in St. Lewis, Labrador. I
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Seals on the Ice
Last Sunday, I had left my home to drive to grandmother’s house in Nameless Cove for a big turkey dinner on Easter Sunday. Driving through
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It’s All About Regional Marketing…
In 2010, my mom and I traveled to Ireland. We rented a car and went from Cork-Kinsale-Killarney-Galway-Sligo-Belfast-Giant’s Causeway-Dublin-Kilkenny-Waterford-Wexford-London. Cork is Ireland’s second largest city (about
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What a view today on the Great Northern Peninsula…
The Great Northern Peninsula has a unique offering including the presence of abundant nature and wildlife. Today as I drove from St. Anthony to Green
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Fishing Remains Our Mainstay
Newfoundland & Labrador has been known for hundreds of years for being a fishing economy – even today it is the mainstay of our Great
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Community Spirit Soars in Town of Main Brook
The Town of Main Brook may have a small population of about 250 people, but it soars with community spirit. The Come Home Year Celebration
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The Iceberg Festival
Join us on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula as we celebrate our Iceberg Festival from June 7 – 16, 2013. The Northern Peninsula known as
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A Winter Wonderland – Roddickton, Newfoundland & Labrador
Roddickton coined “Moose Capital of the World” is also a winter wonderland. I took some time to visit some residents, talk about local issues and
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A Snow Covered L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland & Labrador
L’Anse aux Meadows located 41 KM from St. Anthony, is home to WORLD UNESCO heritage site. It was originally named  L’anse aux Meaduses (Jellyfish Bay) by French migratory fishermen;
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Enchanting Englee on a November’s Day
Englee has made the news over the past year on many occasions, but not for its natural beauty but for the eyesore and environmental hazard
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Caribou Crossing on Viking Trail
The Great Northern Peninsula has many natural wonders from fjords to forests, rivers to seascapes and wondrous wildlife. For the nature lover, it is a place
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REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAER
During September 2012, I traveled to Iceland on the low-cost orange airline, EasyJet, for less than $200 return from London. I wish there were more
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Jelly Bean Row – Denmark
Our rural communities on the Great Northern Peninsula have been known for their bright vibrant colours. It would not be uncommon to see an array
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Taking to the Ice at Straits Arena, St. Barbe, NL
It’s that time of year again when many rural Newfoundlanders & Labradorians take to their local stadiums, whether for Minor Hockey, Figure Skating, Broomball, Curling,
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Our Historic Raleigh in Newfoundland (not North Carolina)
Hockey fans may be well aware of the Carolina Hurricane’s home base of Raleigh since 1997. However, that Raleigh is not to be confused with
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Even with Grey Skies Gros Morne National Park is a Gem of the Great Northern Pen
Even when skies are grey, Gros Morne National Park is a gem to drive on the Great Northern Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me
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A morning’s view from Deadman’s Cove, NL…
Deadman’s Cove, NL is a tiny community nestled in the Straits region that presents some of the first views of Labrador. A number of people
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Another Reason to Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
There are many reasons to Live Rural NL – the image above is certainly one of those. This winter scene from Croque, NL instantly brought
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The Lure of Labrador – When will we be connected?
The Strait of Belle Isle at its shortest distance is just 9 miles of water. In the 1970’s there was drilling on both ends of
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Firewood on the Hills – Grandois, NL
On January 24th, 2012 I returned to the quiet community of Grandois or St. Juliens (currently used interchangeably). In 1980 this community was connected via road
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A Cabin in the Countryside
One of the many wonders of living in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador is the ability to get away from it all by venturing across the
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Lovely L’Anse Aux Meadows – Population under 30
L’Anse aux Meadows has a population under 30 – although not by years of age but by people. It is a quaint little community that
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Wind Power….Why Not?
During a visit to L’anse Aux Meadows, this photo of an overworked Canadian flag was found. It clearly illustrates the tremendous impact the wind has
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Frozen Waterfall – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL
The road to Fishing Point in St. Anthony, NL is a winding narrow road like that of Signal Hill, which receives great attention from locals
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A Trek up Teahouse Hill in Winter
On January 4th, 2012 – My friends and I spent some time in St. Anthony – where you will find the only traffic light on
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Caribou Crossing – Viking Trail (Route 430) Great Northern Peninsula
A caribou herd had decided to establish a crossing on the Viking Trail. My European friend’s were treated to another experience with nature on the
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Joey’s Lookout – Gambo, NL
Gambo, NL depicted above was the homestead of the Province’s first Premier, Joseph R. Smallwood. He signed the documents that brought Newfoundland & Labrador into
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Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL
Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America and located near the city of St. Johns. After leaving Bell Island we managed to
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