Vacations – Page 2 – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

Live Rural NL’s Weekend in the Big Apple – December 2011

February 8, 2012 Live Rural NL

Manhatten, New York, New York – Taken from the Empire State Building After more than 8 months of having tickets booked on Aeroplan points, the excitement peaked,

Beauty by the Sea – Deep Cove, NL

February 4, 2012 Live Rural NL

Scenic Deep Cove – could there be a place that grabs ones attention? This photo earned its place as the header for the Live Rural

Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors

February 3, 2012 Live Rural NL

Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my

The Newfoundland Squeezebox – Accordion

February 2, 2012 Live Rural NL

There are many long-lived traditions in Newfoundland – one of them is our love for the music. We have embraced the accordion as a means

A Feed of Moose Meat in the Woods

January 30, 2012 Live Rural NL

A little salt and a shake of pepper at the flavour to savour as I cook the moose patties and thin moose steaks. The result

A Royal Screech-In from the woods

January 28, 2012 Live Rural NL

There is a rite of passage for those who visit Newfoundland & Labrador and want to be an honorary citizen – this ritual is known

A Cabin in the Countryside

January 26, 2012 Live Rural NL

One of the many wonders of living in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador is the ability to get away from it all by venturing across the

Lovely L’Anse Aux Meadows – Population under 30

January 25, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Weather is unpredictable in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

January 25, 2012 Live Rural NL

My friends from Europe quickly found out how the weather can change on the Great Northern Peninsula. There were days when it felt like we

Where have all the Vikings gone?

January 23, 2012 Live Rural NL

L’Anse Aux Meadows is home to a World UNESCO Heritage Site – as the Vikings came more than 1,000 years ago to a place they

A Hospital Like No Other – Visit the Rotunda in St. Anthony, NL

January 22, 2012 Live Rural NL

Curtis Memorial Hospital was built-in the 1960’s – a sophisticated medical facility at the time servicing the Great Northern Peninsula and many parts of Labrador.

Polar Bear Visited St. Anthony, NL…Many Moons Ago

January 22, 2012 Live Rural NL

This was not the first or the last Polar Bear to find its way into the Town of St. Anthony on the Peninsula`s Northern Tip.

Where the Norse settled 1,000+ years ago…

January 22, 2012 Live Rural NL

This is where the Norse lived more than 1,000 years ago. The remains of houses, workshops and outer buildings are present by the impressions still

A Great Viking Feast -Leifsburdir

January 21, 2012 Live Rural NL

Most likely the only place in North America where one can eat in a sod hut and enjoy a Great Viking Feast is on Fishing

Frozen Waterfall – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL

January 21, 2012 Live Rural 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

Great Northern Peninsula’s Only Traffic Light

January 21, 2012 Live Rural NL

I had mentioned in my last post, “Trekking Teahouse Hill in Winter” that St. Anthony is home to the only traffic light on the Great

A Trek up Teahouse Hill in Winter

January 21, 2012 Live Rural NL

On January 4th, 2012 – My friends and I spent some time in St. Anthony – where you will find the only traffic light on

Caribou Crossing – Viking Trail (Route 430) Great Northern Peninsula

January 19, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Joey’s Lookout – Gambo, NL

January 19, 2012 Live Rural 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

Our Visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum

January 18, 2012 Live Rural NL

Gander, NL promotes itself at the “Crossroads of the World” as it has an International Airport and a long history of flight. On our way

Random but Fun Observations from the Urban Holiday Travels

January 18, 2012 Live Rural NL

Here are a few observances from our few days in the Capital: It is important to Think Swiss! It seems we are consuming their culture

Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL

January 17, 2012 Live Rural 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

Sometimes a Name Does Say It All – Paradise, NL

January 17, 2012 Live Rural NL

I have spent more than a year of my life living literally in Paradise. I had moved from 55 1/2 Bell’s Turn in The District

Our Wooden Homes – Bell Island, NL

January 16, 2012 Live Rural NL

When European’s first re-discovered North America on the Great Northern Peninsula at L’Anse Aux Meadows some 1,000+ years ago homes were built with sod. As society

Murals Depict Aspects of the Past – Bell Island, NL

January 16, 2012 Live Rural NL

The Wabana Mines have been a part of the history since early 1610, as noted on a plaque adjacent to the mural. However, it was

A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL

January 15, 2012 Live Rural NL

I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems

Find Yourself on Bell Island, NL – Part 2

January 15, 2012 Live Rural NL

Even if you get lost on Bell Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, it is quite the experience. I know there were times that I circulated up and down

Find Yourself on Bell Island, Newfoundland & Labrador

January 15, 2012 Live Rural NL

On January 2, 2012 – My friends & I set out on our first adventure of the New Year. We hopped in the car, drove

Downtown Hospitality – George Street

January 15, 2012 Live Rural NL

Iconic George Street has the most bars and pubs per square feet than any street in North America. It is something I well-promoted as a

Is that Donny Dunphy or a Christmas Mummer?

January 14, 2012 Live Rural NL

Donny Dunphy is quite iconic with his jib rap, videos and musical performances. Him and Brenda have left an impression on myself and friends that

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