Newfoundland is known for many things: rough craggy coastlines and untouched boreal forests, a rich history and unique culture that stands out among Canadian provinces. Its beaches? Not so much.
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Newfoundland
Walking on the Earth’s Mantle in Newfoundland
Once upon a time, the continents of Africa and North America got up close and personal with one another. So close, in fact, that they collided, forcing the earth’s mantle to push up through the crust and form a bare red mountain landscape that looks quite out of place in Gros Morne National Park. Welcome to the Tablelands.
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When should I go hiking in Canada?
As the second-largest country in the world (geographically), and with a population of just 35-million, Canada has a lot of open space. Given its size, it’s also incredibly diverse.
Canada has an enormous offering of hiking options, and hiking in Canada is attracting more and more travellers to the trails in summer months. That can mean coastal hikes, mountain passes, day hikes, scrambles, multi-day backpacking excursions, or mountaineering.
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Why you should always know where you’re going
A few years ago, I went for a hike. An innocent Sunday hike that my friend described as “Five-ish hours.”
Five-ish hours was a lot for me back then, admittedly. I came from a place where “hiking” wasn’t really a thing. People walked, people spent time in the woods, but this was a rural town where people mostly had a destination or a purpose. Not just a jaunt through the forest.
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10 National Parks to Add to your bucket list
Somewhere along the way, I became somewhat of a national park collector. That’s not to say that I’m opposed to other parks: state, provincial, municipal. But, I know that national parks are a reliable bet for sampling the-best-of-the-best landscapes during short stopovers in particular areas. With that in mind, here are a few of my favourites.
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Here’s Why You MUST Visit Newfoundland
There’s something about growing up in a place that ingrains it so deeply in your heart. That’s not to say that I was in love with the place my whole life–it was all I knew. Sure, I wanted to get away. But, getting away is what changes everything. You start to take some ownership and pride in it. The little things grow and become integral parts of the culture and mindset.
Anyway, Newfoundland is a special place. It’s not a Maritime province, and it’s not “Eastern Canada.” It’s the east coast, Atlantic Canada: a not-so-little Island with a less-than-sizable population. Why should you go there? Let’s mull it over.
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Things to do in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Indecision can be crippling. So, sometimes it’s just nice to have things put in a very straightforward way. That’s what I’m doing for you now.
I know I’ve written about St. John’s before (here and here… and a little here), but they say to write what you know, and I happened to call St. John’s home for close to 5 years of my life. This list may not suit everyone, but here are some of my favourite things–that I suggest you try–in St. John’s (by category).
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