ADD IT TO YOUR LIST! Shoe Pond Hill Trail in Englee, NL is part of the Northeast Way Trail Network. I parked by the basketball
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Armistice Park & Resettlement Stories in Bide Arm, NL
Armistice Park is named after the schooner built by Master Boatbuilder William Hopkins, as the keel was laid on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1918. The
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.
Christmas Parades on Great Northern Peninsula Exude Community Spirit
The month of December marks a number of community events from Christmas concerts, annual award nights, church functions, tree lighting, breakfast/brunch, socials, appreciation dinners, Santa
Community Leaders, Ideas and Innovation changing our Rural Landscape
A community is built and shaped by the people that live, work and share common interests and goals. On the Great Northern Peninsula we have
Rock Houses in Englee
One Englee resident has surely shown their true creativity with a row of rock houses. I love seeing yard art and this one truly does
Englee is all fired up with Glacier Glass!
The fishing Town of Englee is quickly becoming an artisan retreat and those who love things that are handmade. At the Town Hall one can
Glacier Glass – An Incredible New Business
The Town of Englee located at the very end of Route 433 has faced challenging economic times since the closure of their fish plant and
French Shore Historical Society adds vibrancy to Conche
Conche is a small fishing Town of less than 200 residents on the Northern Peninsula East, primary of those with Irish Catholic descent. This community is
Mat Hooking Exhibition at Englee Worth the Visit
The Town of Englee is actively pursuing new economic opportunities and is the new home to an Exhibition of Hooked Mats at the Municipal Building
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
Conche, Newfoundland & Labrador on a Winter’s Day
Conche, Newfoundland & Labrador is a Town of the Great Northern Peninsula that is tagged as “The Beauty Spot of the North”. It like Fogo
Family Time – Remember when the capelin rolled in…..
I remember the excitement in Green Island Cove when the capelin rolled in the beach one summer around 1991. Â It was the year my father
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
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
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
Treat Abandoned Englee Plant like the Emergency it is: Mitchelmore
NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) is demanding the provincial government deal with the decaying former fishplant in Englee before something tragic
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
Mitchelmore questions future of Marystown facility
For Immediate Release – Thursday, January 19, 2012 NDP Fisheries critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits – White Bay North) says he is concerned the
Our Wooden Homes – Bell Island, 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
Enchanting Englee by Night
Englee is a picturesque town at the end of Route 433. It is a small Town to add to the list to visit by day
The Lonely Harbour…
The following photo was taken while on the campaign trail this past fall when visiting St. Anthony Bight, Great Brehat and St. Carols. It depicts
Abandoned Englee Fish Plant, Abandoned by Government
On September 12, 2011, I issued a press release calling on the immediate removal and environmental clean-up of the abandoned Englee Fish Plant. It is now
Treasures and Rare Finds at Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum
The Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop at Cow Head, NL is within walking distance of the Shallow Bay Motel and the home
Moose Antlers Make Quite the Entrance – Englee, NL
On a recent trip to Englee, NL my attention was drawn to the house below that had a very beautifully landscaped yard, fountain with Moose Antlers
Rural Communities are Stronger Together – Keep Government Accountable
On June 16, 2011 – Jim Diers writes “Building Strong Communities Means We Can Hold Government to Account” the complete article can be found at:
Massive Icebergs on the Loose in Goose Cove, NL – Draw Crowds
Icebergs surround the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. They have been spotted in Conche and can be seen from Sailer Jack’s Lookout, St. Carol’s,
Enchanting Englee, NL – Celebrating Come Home Year August 14-21, 2011
Englee may be at the end of Route 433; however, it should not be on the end of your travel list. This quaint little Town
Black Bear spotted driving ‘Cross Country Road’
Jenn of Wildwoods Farm was driving ‘cross country road’ – the road between Roddickton where one crosses the top of the peninsula to get to the
Live Rural NL Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
One year ago today, I introduced myself to the wonderful world of blogging under the name Live Rural NL. Over the past year I have