Culture – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

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

The Caplin were Rolling on Middle Cove Beach

August 21, 2021 Live Rural NL

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

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 Day on the Water During the Food Fishery

August 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

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

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

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

Big Droke Heritage Trail

May 18, 2021 Live Rural NL

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

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

French Rooms Bread Oven & Barbace Cove, Port au Choix, NL

April 12, 2021 Live Rural 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

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

Towering Ancient Ice Giants Live Here…

March 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

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.

Enchanting Englee has remarkable Trail System

March 8, 2021 Live Rural NL

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.

Become A Cultural Ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador

December 2, 2017 Live Rural NL

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

L’Anse aux Meadows Viking Settlement – Where the World Came Full Circle

January 28, 2017 Live Rural NL

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

My Turkish Times – The Real Turkish Delight

August 29, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

St. Lunaire-Griquet Mussel Festival continues all weekend!

August 7, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Art, Craft & Culture Thrives on the Great Northern Peninsula

July 24, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

A Viking Experience that is only found at L’anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland & Labrador

July 16, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

A Little Piece of Heaven Exists on Change Islands, NL

May 9, 2015 Live Rural 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

USA should not confiscate our seal products: Mitchelmore

March 29, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

An incredible view at Farewell…

March 24, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Your Road to Adventure Awaits…

January 28, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

A Walk Down Memory Lane…

January 26, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Destination Towns: Conche, NL

January 15, 2015 Live Rural 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

Picturesque St. Lunaire-Griquet & Gunner’s Cove, NL

January 6, 2015 Live Rural 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

Fabulous Fall of 2014: September to December – Happy New Year (Part III)

January 2, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Rural Reflection of Summer – July & August 2014: Happy New Year (Part II)

January 2, 2015 Live Rural NL

A lot can happen in a year and 2014 was filled with adventure, travels, issues and accomplishments for this rural Newfoundlander & Labradorian. Part II:

Another Year of Blogging for Live Rural NL – Happy 2015

January 1, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Mummer’s Walk to Celebrate Milestone – 5 Years on December 29th

December 24, 2014 Live Rural NL

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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