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
Drying Cod
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Tag: Culture
The Caplin were Rolling on Middle Cove Beach
One a Sunday in July when we had hoped to take the children to Thomas Amusements in Torbay. Sadly we got there and the operations
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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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Spending an afternoon in Conche
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
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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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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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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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Big Droke Heritage Trail
Big Droke Heritage Trail is an easy 3.2 KM return and takes you to Long Pond and also the registered archaeological site known as Caines
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Viking Trail – Your Road to amazing memories
The Viking Trail – Your Road to Amazing Memories is a destination highway that leads you from the beautiful Town of Deer Lake, through Gros
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French Rooms Bread Oven & Barbace Cove, Port au Choix, NL
Fresh rolls are served up using a French bread oven in Port au Choix. At the end of Forest road in this historic fishing community
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Springtime Meant Leaving Deep Cove for Anchor Point, 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
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Towering Ancient Ice Giants Live Here…
The towering ancient ice giants live at Goose Cove East on the Great Northern Peninsula and can be viewed easily from the Pumley Cove trail.
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Enchanting Englee has remarkable Trail System
The Town of Englee is nothing short of enchanting with beautiful coastlines, incredible vistas that surround the island and mainland part of this interconnected community.
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Become A Cultural Ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador
This summer, I had the distinct pleasure of travelling many communities across Newfoundland and Labrador attending many festivals, events and activities that showcased our uniquely rich
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L’Anse aux Meadows Viking Settlement – Where the World Came Full Circle
Imagine, L’anse aux Meadows, Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada is the land of first contact in North America by Europeans. Home of the only authentic Norse
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My Turkish Times – The Real Turkish Delight
During the Easter Holidays, I added Turkey to my travels to experience the real Turkish delight! After a few unforgettable days in the Georgian mountain
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St. Lunaire-Griquet Mussel Festival continues all weekend!
The 2015 Mussel Festival officially kicked off last night at 8 PM in St. Lunaire-Griquet. This is always an amazing weekend in the Town that
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Art, Craft & Culture Thrives on the Great Northern Peninsula
A craft fair in St. Anthony yesterday, hosted by the St. Anthony Come Home Year Committee attracted artisans and craft producers from all across the
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A Viking Experience that is only found at L’anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland & Labrador
L’Anse aux Meadows is where the world came full circle, an event 100,000 years in the making! When the super-continent Pangea broke up, people had
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A Little Piece of Heaven Exists on Change Islands, NL
As the sun sets on the horizon, one has a feeling that a little piece of heaven exists on Change Islands, NL, On Saturday, May
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USA should not confiscate our seal products: Mitchelmore
On March 21st, The Western Star newspaper broke a story of a “Treasured gift gone: Woman loses seal skin purse at border”. Nora Fitzgerald’s story
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An incredible view at Farewell…
A beautiful view at Farewell waiting for the ferry to the cultural communities at Change Islands and Fogo Island. The fishing industry dominates the coastline
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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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Picturesque St. Lunaire-Griquet & Gunner’s Cove, NL
The Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet and Gunner’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula are completely picturesque and there is no wonder more than 30,000 visits
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Fabulous Fall of 2014: September to December – Happy New Year (Part III)
I continue to scan back through a collection of thousands and thousands of photos I took throughout 2014 and realize it was a very full
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Rural Reflection of Summer – July & August 2014: Happy New Year (Part II)
A lot can happen in a year and 2014 was filled with adventure, travels, issues and accomplishments for this rural Newfoundlander & Labradorian. Part II:
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Another Year of Blogging for Live Rural NL – Happy 2015
The last day of December on the Great Northern Peninsula was pretty bone chilling, approaching minus 20 degrees Celsius. Life in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador
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Mummer’s Walk to Celebrate Milestone – 5 Years on December 29th
The Mummer’s Walk on the Great Northern Peninsula all started when two friends shared a conversation about their love for the tradition of mummering. The
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