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Traveller’s Guide: Sailing, Highways, and Weather in Newfoundland

Newfoundland, a gem of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland and Labrador province, is steeped in a rich tapestry of culture and history. Its unique geographic position, nestled at the eastern edge of Canada, makes it a breathtaking destination waiting to be explored.

Why Visit Newfoundland?

Natural beauty.

• Rugged coastline: Embrace the dramatic cliffs and serene bays that narrate tales of an ancient past.
• Iceberg Alley: Marvel at the ethereal beauty of icebergs that drift gracefully by.
• Gros Morne National Park: Discover a natural wonderland, from towering fjords to serene valleys, that has earned UNESCO World Heritage status.

Cultural Heritage

Newfoundland’s history is intertwined with the vast oceans that surround it. The region’s livelihood, predominantly centred around fishing, has sculpted a unique marine culture that’s evident in its traditions, stories, and daily life.

Unique Wildlife

Be it the iconic humpback whale breaching the waters or the colourful puffins perched on rocky shores, Newfoundland’s wildlife is a spectacle in itself.

Planning Your Visit to Newfoundland

Best time to visit.

The months from June to September offer the most favourable weather conditions, with the added bonus of numerous festivals and events celebrating the island’s culture.

Packing Essentials

Newfoundland’s weather can be unpredictable, so packing layers is crucial. Ensure you have:

🧥 Waterproof jackets and shoes

🌡️ Warm layers for cooler evenings

☀️ Sunscreen and a hat for sunnier days

Sailing to Newfoundland

Best ports of entry.

St. John’s: The vibrant capital city that’s a fusion of history and modernity.

Port aux Basques: An enchanting coastal town and a common entry point for many seafarers.

Experience of Sailing the North Atlantic

Brace yourself for an unmatched sailing experience as you navigate the vast, open waters of the North Atlantic. The blend of serene calms and roaring waves promises an adventure like no other.

Essential Tips for Sailors

• Iceberg Alert: Always stay updated on iceberg locations, especially when sailing through Iceberg Alley.
• Know the Currents: Familiarize yourself with the local currents, which can be particularly strong near bays and capes.
• Local Assistance: Don’t hesitate to reach out to local sailors or marinas for advice on navigating Newfoundland’s waters.

Newfoundland Highway Map: Key Routes

Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) Spanning from the western ferry port of Port aux Basques to the eastern shores of St. John’s, the Trans-Canada Highway is Newfoundland’s main arterial road. Serving as a lifeline, it connects major towns, cities, and numerous attractions along its path.

Scenic Drives

Viking Trail: Delve into Newfoundland’s Norse history as you drive from Deer Lake to the northern tip at St. Anthony. Along the way, you’ll encounter the UNESCO World Heritage site of L’Anse aux Meadows, the first European settlement in the New World.

Irish Loop: Starting from St. John’s, this scenic drive takes you through picturesque coastal towns and historic sites, showcasing the island’s Irish heritage.

Safety Tips When Driving in Newfoundland

• Moose Alert: Newfoundland is home to a significant moose population. Drive cautiously, especially during dawn and dusk when they’re most active.
• Weather Watch: Sudden fog and snow can drastically reduce visibility. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and adjust your travel plans accordingly.
• Road Conditions: Some roads, especially in remote areas, can be gravel or unpaved. Ensure your vehicle is suitable for varying conditions.

Live Highway Cameras: Your On-the-Go Guide

Given Newfoundland’s unpredictable weather, live highway cameras offer travellers real-time visuals of road conditions, ensuring safer travels.

Accessing NL Highway Cameras

Most highway cameras are managed by the provincial government and can be accessed online. Simply search for “NL highway cameras” on your preferred search engine, and it should lead you to the official portal.

Key Spots for Cameras

Cameras are strategically placed at tricky intersections, notorious fog regions, and areas prone to ice accumulation. Ensure you check these feeds, especially when heading into less familiar terrain.

Newfoundland’s Weather: How to Stay Prepared

Characterized by a cold oceanic climate, Newfoundland experiences mild summers and chilly winters. Precipitation is frequent, and weather can change rapidly due to its location in the North Atlantic.

NL Weather Map

An invaluable tool, the NL weather map provides real-time weather conditions across the province. Accessible online, it aids travellers in making informed decisions about their journeys.

Weather Tips for Travelers

• Layer Up: Due to fluctuating temperatures, dressing in layers is advisable.
• Stay Informed: Regularly check the NL weather map, especially if planning long drives or sails.
• Marine Caution: When sailing, be wary of sudden fog banks and gusty winds that can arise.

Local Highlights: Gulf News Port aux Basques

Gulf News isn’t just another local newspaper; it is a testimony to the vibrant, ever-evolving story of Port aux Basques. Established years ago, the newspaper has been a reliable source of news for the residents, playing a pivotal role in informing, engaging, and entertaining the community.

From the fisherman’s catch of the day to significant governmental decisions affecting the region, Gulf News covers it all. It provides a balance of:

📰 Local news: Covering every significant event in the community.

✨ Features: Highlighting stories of local heroes, cultural events, and traditions.

🏆 Sports: Celebrating the achievements of local teams and athletes.

💬 Opinion: Giving a platform for residents to voice their views and concerns.

For many in Port aux Basques, their morning starts with a cup of coffee and a fresh copy of Gulf News. The newspaper is a reflection of the community’s pulse, encapsulating its highs and lows, joys and sorrows. It serves as a platform for dialogue, a tool for change, and, most importantly, a record of the community’s journey through time.

For the latest updates or notable stories, it would be best to refer directly to the Gulf News website or its recent publications. Newfoundland, with its blend of rugged landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, offers an unparalleled experience. But, like any adventure, being informed and prepared ensures you can fully immerse in what this magnificent island has to offer. Embrace Newfoundland’s charm, and carry home memories that will warm your heart for years to come.

Famous tourist attractions you can find in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is the eastern province of Canada. It was the 12th province which is confederated to Canada. The Newfoundland is the mainland area on which most of the population resides. It has inland water reserves as well as huge coastal lines which will allow the tourists to find spots for fun and adventure. […]

UBC Grads to End their Historic Hitchhiking Journey on a Budget of $150 in Newfoundland

Two young graduates from the University of B.C have come up with a special way of feasting Canada’s 150 years of Confederation. They plan to explore the country by hitchhiking on a budget of $150 each and will visit Newfoundland as a part of their journey.

Prime Minister Trudeau will Render Apology to Student Survivors of Newfoundland Residential Schools

Some form of relief is going to come to the survivors of Newfoundland residential schools later this year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to apologize to the former students of Newfoundland and Labrador residential schools sometime in September. He will be traveling to Labrador for the apology though the exact dates are yet to […]

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People & Culture

Food & dining, off the beaten path, music & celebration, art & architecture, entertainment, newfoundlandlabrador.com, welcome desk: a closer look at icebergs.

Come along with Maggie as she gets up close (but not too close) with icebergs.

The Weather

A field of icebergs. Puffins at play. And whales by the thousands. This is Newfoundland and Labrador in bloom.

Welcome Desk: A Closer Look at Whales

Join Seamus on a deep dive into the wonderful world of whale watching.

It’s funny how a place can both capture your imagination and set it free. Come run wild.

Welcome Desk: A Closer Look at Seabirds

Nestle in as Joan takes your knowledge of our seabirds to new heights.

5 Ways to Experience Icebergs

From kayaks to seaside picnics, get your front row seat to the statuesque wonders that are icebergs.

A Whale of a Time

Come face-to-face with nature’s own gentle giants. Several species of whales make their way here every year during the summer months to play, feed, and people-watch.

Ancient Land

Throughout this land, for thousands of years, it’s been said that everything has a spirit. Not surprisingly, it’s where you might find your own. Discover Torngat Mountains National Park in Labrador.

Birding in Central Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador is home to hundreds of bird species (411 at the last count). Let us take you under our wing to make sure you know which feathered friends to keep an eye out for.

Birdwatching in Bay Bulls and Witless Bay

Here, in the aptly named Seabird Capital of North America, binoculars are not required but wide brimmed hats are strongly recommended. Find out which hotspots are best for ornithology enthusiasts.

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve

Binoculars optional. A hat, on the other hand, could come in handy. Visit Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve. One of the most accessible seabird colonies on earth.

Experience Whale Watching

Give new meaning to the expression ‘having a whale of a time’.

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How to Experience Whales in NL

Catching a single glimpse of a whale is unforgettable. Lucky for you there are many ways to see them up close.

These gentle giants pass by here every year. By the thousands. And they’re right here, waiting to perform just for you. Of course, showtimes may vary.

Puffins: Clowns of the Sea

Aerodynamically-challenged, they may not be the most graceful creatures in the world – but they’re some fun to look at.

The Annual Capelin Roll

These tiny silver fish come to our beaches every year to spawn, and the ‘capelin roll’ is a bucket list experience. An event that is as unusual as it is unpredictable.

Whale Moves 101

Whales certainly know how to put on a show. And we’re giving you the inside scoop on their signature moves.

Whale Tales

Every summer, thousands of whales visit our province. And still, catching sight of them never gets old. Hear first-hand accounts of some of the most surreal whale tales our locals have been lucky enough to witness.

Awe-Inspiring Icebergs

Welcome to Iceberg Alley. Where you may stumble upon one of Mother Nature’s finest, gigantic, glittering sculptures.

Beneath Your Feet

Discover some of the greatest geological stories on the planet.

Bergy Bits: Discover Iceberg Facts

With formidable icebergs cruising our coasts ever year, now is as good a time as any to learn everything you wanted to know about them.

Chasing Colours

Celebrated painter, Jean Claude Roy, has taken inspiration from this landscape for over 40 years. His search for the perfect colours to capture the beauty around him is unending.

Explore the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark

10 geosites to explore, 560-million-year-old fossils, dramatic sea stacks, and delicately curved sea arches. Find out the must-see spots that make the Bonavista Peninsula a world-renowned destination.

Family Friendly Activities in Eastern NL

If you’re travelling with family, the eastern region has stunning sights, adventure, and activity at every turn.

Find Yourself in Gros Morne

Gros Morne National Park is a departure from the ordinary and the commonplace. Hear from the people who have lived in, hiked through, and been changed by this wild place.

Five Great Fall Hikes

Every hiker has a favourite time of year to hit the trails, and in Newfoundland and Labrador the fall hike is a favourite of many.

Five Picture Perfect Places on the Irish Loop

The Irish Loop is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in our coastal views, historic sites, and outport culture.

Fog Lifting on Signal Hill

Some call it fog. We prefer to think of it as a silver lining.

Get Hands on with Geology

Our province is home to some of the most unique geology in North America. Luckily, there are many sites where our geological wonders are on full display.

On your journey through life, make sure your biography has at least one extraordinary chapter.

Happy Campers

Lomond Campground provides campers with easy access to photo ops and hiking trails. It’s the perfect home base from which to explore Gros Morne National Park.

Hiking Labrador

Some come to lose themselves. Others, to find themselves. Not that they’re likely to bump into each other. Explore the untamed beauty of Labrador, one step at a time.

Iceberg Alley

This is a place where you'll encounter breathtaking natural beauty. A place where majestic, ancient towers of blue ice will inspire your inner child almost as profoundly as the spirit and community spanning our 29,000 kilometres of coastline.

Keep Exploring Nature

Dramatic coastlines, sweeping barrens, thick boreal forests – it’s easy to see why this is one of the best places to appreciate nature.

Life Rewards The Curious

While good things come to those that wait, great things come to those that wonder. Stay curious.

Not every work of art hangs on a wall. Susan Furneaux practices the art of mollyfodging.

One Hike at a Time

In a place with stunning coastlines, wildlife, and trails, you might have trouble deciding where to start your hike in Eastern Newfoundland.

It’s funny how a place can both capture your imagination and set it free. Come run wild, and let your memories be the envy of your dreams.

Soundtrack from the Edge

Sometimes the best stories are told through the sounds in nature like crashing waves and singing seabirds and humpback whales. Enjoy this collection of tales told by some of the best musicians from the province.

Take Your Time This Fall

So, what do you get for taking your time? Absolutely everything. Explore Fall in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Best Time of the Year to Visit Gros Morne

Visiting Gros Morne National Park at any time of year is an incredible experience. But there’s a certain season when the majestic landscape seems to have that something extra.

Twinkle Twinkle

Terra Nova National Park has officially been designated a Dark Sky Preserve, and is one of the many places you can sit back and enjoy the stars in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Western Brook Pond Fjord

How you experience the Western Brook Pond is up to you. Step aboard a tour boat to travel through the fjord. Or if you’re feeling extra adventurous, hike up the eastern edge of the gulf.

A Tangled Tale

This place can make a storyteller of just about anyone – including you.

Broader Palette

When anything is a canvas, everything is a work of art. See how different creators find inspiration in the pigments of our province.

Colourful Place Names

With town names like Heart’s Content, Heart’s Desire, and Heart’s Delight, there’s plenty of love to go around.

Conversation

While the art of conversation has long been forgotten elsewhere, it thrives right here.

Finding French Connections

Not always obvious at first glance, Newfoundland and Labrador’s French roots become clear once you figure out where to look. Explore the French connections of Eastern Newfoundland.

Get to Know More People & Culture

See just how we got a reputation for friendliness and fun.

Language Lessons: Celebrating

Jannying, a time, I dies at you, and more. In a place as fun-loving as this, it’s natural that we have quite the vocabulary to describe a good time.

Language Lessons: Food

Dipper, stogged, scoff, and more. With so many unique dialects of English, no wonder we have our own dictionary. Hear our locals explain unique phrases to use at your next meal.

Language Lessons: Sayings

Chummy, streel, twack, and many more. Settle in for a language lesson – and don’t worry, there’s no final exam.

Language Lessons: Weather

Mauzy, duckish, not fit, and more. Hundreds of Dialects. One dictionary. Settle in to watch a few locals explain our unique words and expressions about weather.

Learning to Fish for Cod

A living museum, Battle Harbour showcases the life and tools of the historical saltfish trade. Hundreds of years later, amid the pristine wilderness and bountiful sea, cod is still king.

Leave No Song Unsung

Of all the things here that’ll take your breath away, music is surely one. There’s a certain rhythm to this place. Leave no song unsung.

Msit No'kmaq (All My Relations)

Jerry Evans, a proud Mi’kmaq artist whose work is featured in collections across the country, is also a renowned storyteller.

Place Names

Like everything else around here, our place names are anything but ordinary.

The Most Irish Place Outside of Ireland

Our Irish connection dates all the way back to the 18th century. But it’s as alive today as ever. See why Newfoundland and Labrador is often dubbed the “most Irish place outside of Ireland.”

The Shortest Story Ever Told

This place is filled with stories of all sizes. Be sure to pay attention to this one, or you just might miss it.

Wooden Boats

Along every coastline and in every inlet, cove, and bay, you'll find boats of all sizes, made by the very people who use them for fishing and recreation. These fine vessels are works of art, made with local wood, tools, and ingenuity.

Get into the MindSet

Explore a collection of mindfulness cards that opens a window to our way of life, and encourages you to make the most of every moment.

4 Foods You Must Experience

Our appetite for food is nearly as big as our appetite for life. Pull up a plate and enjoy these 4 must-have traditional eats.

5 Tasty Food Festivals

Occasionally, we take the time to create a whole festival as an excuse to let someone else do the cooking. Don’t miss these 5 delicious festivals and events all about food.

Berry Picking

There’s never a shortage of wild berries to be found amid our bogs and barrens. Watch three generations pick blueberries and tell a few stories along the East Coast Trail.

Celebrating Cod

We’ve experienced a culinary revolution, with a resurgence of using traditional ingredients. At the annual Roots, Rants & Roars Festival, cod warrants its own night. One fish. Five dishes. Hundreds of satisfied diners.

Explore More Food & Dining

The side order of breathtaking views is complimentary.

Five NL Cookbooks

Whether you’re an experienced cook or missing home, the recipes in these cookbooks are sure to transport your tastebuds.

Food Foraging

Whether she’s hauling bright orange kelp from the sea, or plucking chanterelles from the forest floor, Lori is driven to create stunning dishes using the local landscape.

Food On The Move

This annual food hike begins in Elliston and loops along the winding coastal roads of Maberly. Along the 5-kilometre hike are some of Canada’s best chefs serving delicious dishes, honouring native ingredients and traditional favourites.

Jiggs' Dinner for Beginners

Some traditions are more delicious than others. Thinking about trying jiggs’ dinner? Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you cooking.

Ode to the Humble Tea Bun

If you thought our sunrises and sea breezes were a treat, wait until you try a simple yet satisfying tea bun.

Root Cellars of Elliston

Along the craggy coastline of the Bonavista Peninsula, the small fishing settlement of Elliston proudly claims the title of Root Cellar Capital of the World. These distinctive structures represent our unique cuisine and spirit of resilience.

Around the world in Newfoundland and Labrador

Did you know we have doppelgängers of world-renowned sights from all over? Chris and Larry show us just how worldly (and other-worldly) this province really is.

Finding Francois

Francois is way off the beaten path. It’s an outport community on the southwest coast of Newfoundland, accessible only by boat or helicopter. Hayley Gendron explains how this place and the people who live there will impact visitors.

Hidden Gems on the Burin Peninsula

The Burin Peninsula is home to some of our best-kept secrets, including a museum with sails like a schooner, a rare border crossing to France, a story of sailor survivors, and a place called Lord’s Cove.

Many take the road well-travelled. For those who prefer the less trodden route, the one that stretches far beyond the beaten path, the experience can last a lifetime.

Places to Visit in the Big Land

Labrador is best known for its unspoiled natural landscape and wildlife. But history also runs very deep in the Big Land. Here are four places to see on your next visit.

Take a Road Trip Off The Beaten Path

Have your playlist at the ready.

The Shipwrecks of Newfoundland and Labrador

It’s estimated that the number of shipwrecks along our shores range in the thousands. Investigate some of the more prominent ones in our long – and often perilous – history.

Where the Sun Rises First

Here at the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site is home to the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, with breathtaking landscapes and spectacular hiking trails.

A Celebration of Food and Music

The annual Roots, Rants & Roars Festival celebrates the revival of traditional cuisine. Canada’s top chefs and musicians bring their best, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

Don’t Miss Our Festivals & Events

We’ll find any excuse to celebrate.

Gros Morne Theatre Festival

Celebrate our rich tradition of storytelling at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. A staple since 1996, each year Cow Head hosts performers from around the province.

Sounds From The Edge

There are people who make sounds for a living. And there are places that make sounds for life. Listen to these celebrations of our natural musicality. Original scores reflect our unique soundscape.

Isn’t it time you got all that top 40 out of your system?

Unscripted Twillingate

A week-long digital arts festival for online creators. Unscripted Twillingate offers workshops and sessions that explore creating in the digital age.

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Architecture that’s anything but ordinary

Around here, defying the conventional goes without saying. And that’s never clearer than when it comes to our architecture.

Exploring the Colourful Murals of Botwood

A picture tells a thousand words. The Botwood murals tell centuries’ worth of history.

From culture to characters – we’re proudly colourful.

Design on the Edge

The contemporary art studios of Fogo Island provide the perfect inspiration for their resident virtuosos – although a passing whale or iceberg may distract, from time to time.

Explore Shops and Galleries

You’d be hard-pressed not to find something that’s one of a kind.

Jellybean Row

Around here, there is no beige. Join Olivia as she strolls through Jellybean Row.

Museums and Galleries of St. John’s

Steeped in 500 years of history and heritage, St. John’s has no shortage of museums, galleries, sites, and attractions.

Public Art in Newfoundland and Labrador

We’re no strangers to self-expression. From street names to street murals, our creative culture always shines through.

The Secret Language of Clotheslines

Every stitch we hang tells its own unique tale of this place.

Woody Point: A Seaside Studio

The heart of Gros Morne will make yours skip a beat. Get to know Woody Point, and why it inspires artists from around the world.

A Story 565 Million Years in the Making

Mistaken Point is the site of the oldest fossils of complex multicellular life found anywhere on Earth.

Ancient Fossils of Mistaken Point

Step back 565 million years with a behind-the-scenes peek of Mistaken Point, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to some of the best-preserved fossils on the planet.

Explore Bell Island by Land or Sea

Dotted with sea caves and flanked by massive sea stacks, the mesa-like sandstone of Bell Island is an anomaly in the area.

Gros Morne Magic

It has been said those who don’t believe in magic will never see it. Little chance of that ever happening here.

Secret Place

Travel back 565 million years at Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve.

The Tablelands

The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park is one of the few places on the planet where you can explore the earth’s mantle. Become part of a geological story – half a billion years in the making.

Unearth More Geology

The story of life on this planet began billions of years ago. And the rocks that lie beneath our  feet are the narrators of this tale.

A place with an amazing story spanning more than 500 years. Despite its age, St. John’s remains youthful, hopeful, and curious in spirit.

Baccalieu Coastal Drive: A Secret History

Just a short journey from St. John’s, you’ll find the scenic Baccalieu Coastal Drive with its picturesque towns, pirate haunts, immaculate harbours, and communities of historical significance.

In Battle Harbour, you won’t find any streetlights. But you will find starry nights. Away from the hustle and bustle, you’ll also find plenty of room to breathe.

Delve Deeper Into Our History

See the sites that tell our stories.

Even the Vikings came here to get away. For over a thousand years, explorers have left behind the familiar in search of these ancient shores. The impressions they made can still be felt here today.

Hike Back in Time at Red Bay

The town of Red Bay offers travellers a testimony of 16th century Basque whaling traditions. Best enjoyed with hiking boots, this UNESCO World Heritage Site just so happens to have front-row seats to striking icebergs, seabirds, and humpback whales.

Hot Spots For History Buffs on the Avalon

Uncover 400 years of bygone days at current archaeological digs. Learn centuries-old boat building traditions at hands-on workshops. Or get your heart racing at an underground tour of an iron ore mine.

Journey Back

Journey back. Not just to a place, but to a time. Hear Jan’s account of her long-entrenched roots to Battle Harbour. And why this place still calls to her, all these years later.

Ryan Premises National Historic Site

Preserved in the town of Bonavista, The Ryan Premises tells the rich history of the Newfoundland cod fishery and the story of the Ryan family who pioneered generations of business success in the industry.

It’s as close as you can get to walking in the footsteps of a Viking.

Winding The Light

Stories can illuminate the past and present. Hear tales about Point Amour Lighthouse which has helped guide so many weary travellers to safety along our shores.

Story Exchange

Curl up with stories from past travellers as they share their favourite memories, photos, and words of wisdom. And if you’ve been here, chronicle your adventures in your very own digital book.

We Did It First

For a province known as a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle, we’ve been ahead of the times in plenty of ways. See how we’ve set trends throughout history. And even prehistory.

Any Mummers ‘lowed In?

Christmas, masks, bras, sheets, curtains, lampshades… It all comes together somehow. Trust us.

Goat On A Horse

Yes, really.

Having our very own time zone, always half an hour ahead of everyone else, we never feel the need to catch-up.

Language Lessons

We’ve always had a way with words. A boatload of colourful expressions and place names you won’t find anyplace else. No wonder we have our own dictionary.

Most Easterly Point

When you’re standing here at the edge of North America, where the sun rises first, it’s easy to see why this place can make a morning person out of just about anyone.

One man. One mule. One mission.

Our new friends, Bernie and his faithful mule Polly, traverse the bays and inlets of the province looking for cues to their scenery-based scavenger hunt.

The Flat Earth Society believes this place is one of the four corners of the world. Perched at the edge of the continent, it doesn’t seem so far-fetched.

The Tuckamore

As you explore the province, chances are you’ll glimpse row after row of tuckamore trees. Strong, resilient, tough, and proud – they withstand the test of time. Just like the people around here.

Unique Crafts from Creativity and Necessity

Around here, there’s always been a foggy distinction between function and craftsmanship – largely because creating things out of necessity was commonplace. Check out these unique crafts that straddle art and functionality.

Unique Places To Stay

We infuse creativity into everything we do. And that includes the places we share with our visitors.

Kindness Comes From Within

Stories of kindness and compassion from the place that inspired the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Come From Away.

Perchance Theatre Presents: The Power of One

One person, one soliloquy, one moment. The Power of One is a video series filmed against our dramatic landscapes, capturing monologues from every Shakespearean play in the Canon.

Showtimes May Vary

Every year, 22 different species of whales make their way to the province and put on a show for locals and tourists alike. Of course, showtimes may vary.

Tangled Tales

Why let a silly thing like the truth get in the way of a good story?

The Haunting of L’Anse aux Meadows

The Vikings came over 1,000 years ago. But did they ever truly leave?

Travel off the beaten path… from home

Browse the list of tv shows and movies where Newfoundland and Labrador plays a leading role.

What's in a Name?

We’ve made a bit of a name for ourselves. Several, in fact. Ever wondered about our unique place names? Wait till you hear where they came from.

16 Feet of Fresh Powder

From 1,700-foot vertical drops at Marble Mountain, to big snow action in Labrador City Ski Hill, you’re never far from the glorious powder.

5,000 km of Groomed Snowmobiling Trails

Dramatic coastlines, untouched forests, and even perhaps the edges of a glacier-carved fjord – who needs roads?

Best Skiing East of the Rockies

Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, towering over the beautiful Humber Valley is Marble Mountain – renowned for the best skiing on Canada's east coast.

Flying High Over Winter Waterfalls

Mountains, wide-open valleys, rushing waterfalls, and you flying weightless above it all. Come to life this winter along the longest, tallest zipline of Eastern Canada.

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No matter where you are in the province, you’re never far from winter fun. Recapture the magic of snow days at one of these first-rate ski and snowshoe locations.

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Make winter your favourite season at White Hills Ski Resort. Every year, its 55 acres of rolling terrain are blanketed under pristine powder.

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The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is the lead for tourism, arts and culture, sport and recreation and Provincial parks. The Department is responsible for supporting economic growth and employment in the tourism industry, cultivating contemporary arts, preserving the Province’s cultural heritage, oversight of Provincial Parks, and for promoting and supporting physical activity for individuals, groups, and communities, by the development of policy and programs in support of provincial recreation and sport. The Department also establishes and operates provincial historic sites, visitor information centres, arts and culture centres, Provincial pools, and Provincial parks. Additionally, the Department provides regulatory protection of archaeological sites, artifacts and historic documents; supports the arts and heritage sectors, and recreation and sport, through programs and services; supports strategic product development in the tourism industry and marketing Newfoundland and Labrador as a destination to visitor markets; and, supports the tourism industry through research, opportunity identification and strategy development.

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April 23, 2024.

Minister Crocker Congratulates 2024 Arts and Letters Awards Winners

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating the winners of the 72nd annual Arts and Letters Awards Program. The awards were presented on Friday evening (April 19) during a ceremony at The Rooms.

April 19, 2024

Public Advisory: 2024 T’Railway Provincial Park Spring Conditions

Spring has arrived and with it snow melt and spring runoff. T’Railway Provincial Park users should exercise caution as conditions can change daily.

April 18, 2024

ParksNL Season Opening

With camping season just around the corner, ParksNL is preparing to open the reservation system and welcome 2024 clients.

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Tourism Week Luncheon

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2024 Tourism Week luncheon.

April 17, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at Newfoundland and Labrador Premiere of The King Tide

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador premiere of The King Tide this evening (April 17).

April 16, 2024

Minister Crocker Announces $3 Million for ArtsNL and Year of the Arts Programming for Province’s Arts and Culture Centres

In celebration of the Year of the Arts, today the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced an additional $3 million in 2024 for ArtsNL, along with the Year of the Arts lineup for Arts and Culture Centres across Newfoundland and Labrador.

April 15, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Make Arts Announcement

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to funding and programming for Year of the Arts initiatives tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16).

Minister Crocker Recognizes National Tourism Week 2024

This morning, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, signed a proclamation recognizing April 15-19 as National Tourism Week.

April 12, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Bring Greetings at the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Provincial Awards

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, will bring greetings at Sport Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Provincial Awards celebration tomorrow (Saturday, April 13).

Minister Crocker Announces Team NL Chef Team for the 2025 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is announcing the Team NL Chefs for the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

April 11, 2024

Progress Continues on the National War Memorial Refurbishment

The refurbishment of the National War Memorial in St. John’s is well on its way to completion. Earlier this week, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure marked a significant milestone in the project with the installation of the tomb portion of the Memorial.

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in PictureNL Clean Energy Series

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at the Clean Energy Series, presented by PictureNL, tomorrow (Friday, April 12).

April 10, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Stoodley to Participate in Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival Lineup Announcement

The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will bring greetings this morning at the announcement of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society’s 2024 festival lineup.

April 3, 2024

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Welcomes Canada’s Folk Artists to the Province

Folk musicians from across the country will come together in St. John’s this weekend to celebrate the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

April 1, 2024

Today Marks the 75th Anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation with Canada

On April 1, 1949 – 75 years ago today – the people of this province awoke as Canadian citizens.

March 28, 2024

Active NL Fund Applications Now Being Accepted

March 27, 2024

Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund Supports Arts Organizations During Year of the Arts

As announced this morning at the Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Council, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is sharing more information about Budget 2024’s $2 million Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund.

Minister Crocker Announces 2024 Year of the Arts Initiatives

This morning, during an event at the Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Council, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced additional funding for Year of the Arts initiatives in 2024.

March 26, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Make Post-Budget Arts Announcement

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to funding for a number of Year of the Arts initiatives tomorrow (Wednesday, March 27).

Deadline to Register Tourist Accommodations Extended to June 30

The deadline to register tourist accommodations with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2024.

March 22, 2024

Minister Crocker Announces Budget 2024 Creative Projects Fund for Year of the Arts

Artists and arts organizations make meaningful contributions to Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrancy, and the well-being of our communities.

March 8, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Film and Television Industry Receives 17 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations

This week, Newfoundland and Labrador-based film and television productions, as well as a number of individuals working in the industry from this province, were nominated for Canada’s top honours in film and television.

March 7, 2024

Premier Furey and Minister Crocker Send Best Wishes for Premiere of Come From Away in Japan

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are sending their best wishes to the cast and crew of Come From Away, premiering tonight at the Nissay Theatre in Tokyo, Japan.

March 5, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Wrap Up in Gander

After a week full of competition, sport and camaraderie, the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games came to a close this past weekend in Gander.

Public Advisory: Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2024 Athletic Excellence Fund

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is advising athletes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that provincial sport organizations are now accepting applications for the 2024 Athletic Excellence Fund.

March 1, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Participate in Closing Ceremonies for the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and Member of the House of Assembly for the electoral district of Gander, will bring greetings at the closing ceremonies for the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games tomorrow (Saturday, March 2).

February 27, 2024

Provincial Government Applauds Expanded Access to Province; Work Continues to Attract New Routes

Air access continues to be a strategic priority for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and today the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is applauding two new routes announced by Porter Airlines, with service from Deer Lake to Halifax, and St. John’s to Ottawa.

February 26, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Participate in 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Opening Ceremonies

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will bring greetings at the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Opening Ceremonies today (Saturday, February 24).

February 15, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Participate in Newfoundland and Labrador Film Mission to Berlin

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is participating in a Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Television mission to Berlin, Germany, beginning today (Thursday, February 15).

February 13, 2024

Provincial Government Announces Support for West Coast Outfitter

To enhance business and market development in the outfitting industry, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced $21,700 through the Business Development Support Program for Off the Grid Adventures Inc.

February 12, 2024

Minister Crocker Shares Condolences on the Passing of Denis Parker

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is sharing his condolences following the passing of Denis Parker.

Minister Crocker Issues Statement on Vrbo Ad

“As Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I am extremely disappointed with Vrbo’s ‘Relax – Rooster’ video spot which features the beloved Newfoundland and Labrador folk song, I’se the B’y.

February 8, 2024

Provincial Government Announces Grants to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Confederation

As part of the commemoration of Newfoundland and Labrador joining Canada in 1949, the Provincial Government is announcing two grant programs to enable communities and heritage groups to mark the milestone 75th anniversary.

Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Participate in 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Press Conference

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, will bring greetings at a Canadian Folk Music Awards press conference taking place today (Thursday, February 8).

February 5, 2024

Minister Crocker Shares Condolences on the Passing of Kevin Lewis

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is sharing his condolences following the passing of Kevin Lewis.

February 2, 2024

Minister Crocker Shares Condolences on the Passing of Rick Boland

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is sharing his condolences following the passing of Rick Boland.

Public Advisory: Archaeology Team to Survey Shipwreck at Cape Ray

Officials from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Archaeology Office are preparing to travel to Cape Ray to conduct a survey of the remains of a ship that recently appeared on the shore of J. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park.

January 31, 2024

Premier Furey and Minister Crocker to Lead London Tourism Mission

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will lead a tourism mission to London, United Kingdom, today (January 31) to celebrate and promote the direct air route from St. John’s to London, which begins this spring.

January 30, 2024

Premier’s Medal will Honour Excellence in Arts, Heritage, Recreation and Sport

To recognize the outstanding and invaluable contributions to life in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey is introducing for the first time in this province’s history the Premier’s Medal for Arts, Heritage, Recreation and Sport.

January 24, 2024

Heritage NL Designates the Historic Cable Superintendent’s House a Registered Heritage Structure

Heritage NL has awarded a provincial heritage designation to the historic Cable Superintendent’s House in Heart’s Content.

January 23, 2024

Minister Crocker Congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador Artists Nominated for ECMAs

Nominations for the 2024 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) were released earlier today and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating nominees from this province.

January 18, 2024

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at Launch of PictureNL’s Year of the Arts Screening Series

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at PictureNL’s Year of the Arts Screening Series this evening (January 18).

January 5, 2024

Year of Arts Will Celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s Unique Artistic Identity

December 11, 2023

Premier Furey Announces Initiatives to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of Confederation

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Announce Special Initiatives to Recognize the 75th Anniversary of Confederation

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce special initiatives to recognize the 75th anniversary of Confederation on Monday, December 11.

November 30, 2023

Gander’s Come From Away Will Return in Summer 2024

Following this year’s tremendously successful inaugural run in Gander, Come From Away will return in summer 2024.

November 15, 2023

Provincial Government Celebrates First Direct Route to Europe Since 2019

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today joined representatives from the St. John’s International Airport Authority and WestJet to celebrate the announcement of a direct route from St. John’s International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

November 14, 2023

Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Join Partners in Making Significant Air Access Announcement

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join officials from WestJet and the St. John’s International Airport Authority in making a significant announcement related to air access tomorrow (Wednesday, November 15).

October 25, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Participate in Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will travel to Japan today (Wednesday, October 25) to participate in Team Canada’s Trade Mission to promote Newfoundland and Labrador’s creative industries and tourism opportunities.

October 23, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Congratulates The Rooms on a Record-setting Year

Speaker, I rise today to highlight the amazing work that is being done by the staff and leadership at The Rooms in preserving, celebrating and sharing our province’s unique history and culture.

October 20, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend MusicNL’s Music Awards Gala

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend MusicNL’s Music Awards Gala tomorrow (Saturday, October 21).

October 18, 2023

Minister Crocker Congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador Musicians Nominated for 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating six Newfoundland and Labrador folk musicians/groups who have been nominated for 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

October 17, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Bringing Greetings at the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival’s Opening Night

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at the opening night of the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival this evening (Tuesday, October 17).

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Congratulates St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation:

October 13, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at 50th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Sport Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at the 50th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Sport Hall of Fame Induction ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, October 14).

October 10, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Co-chairing Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meetings

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will co-chair meetings of the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers alongside the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, federal Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.

October 4, 2023

Premier Furey Presents Annual Awards to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Top Young Athletes

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, this evening presented awards to 126 young athletes from across the province at the 19th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards.

October 3, 2023

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Present Annual Athletic Awards

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 19th Annual Premier’s Athletic Awards tomorrow (Wednesday, October 4).

September 27, 2023

Provincial Government Recognizes Concussion Awareness Week in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, has proclaimed September 24 to September 30, 2023 as Concussion Awareness Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

September 21, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Speak at Reopening of Majestic Theatre

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, will bring greetings at the reopening of the Majestic Theatre tomorrow (Friday, September 22).

September 18, 2023

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Launches New Digital Physical Activity Kit for Health Care Providers

Health care providers in Newfoundland and Labrador now have a convenient resource at their fingertips to help individuals achieve their well-being goals around physical activity.

September 15, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Make Announcement to Improve Physical Activity

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to physical activity on Monday, September 18.

September 14, 2023

Minister Crocker Announces Year of the Arts Support for the Music Community

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced $700,000 in support of musical initiatives for the Year of the Arts.

September 13, 2023

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Reopens Between MacDougall’s and Port aux Basques

The public is advised that the T’Railway Provincial Park has reopened between MacDougall’s and Port aux Basques, following repairs to areas that were damaged by Hurricane Fiona and by heavy rain earlier this summer.

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Year of the Arts Support for the Music Community

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to Year of the Arts funding for the music community tomorrow (Thursday, September 14).

September 11, 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Filmmakers, Christian Sparkes and Allison White, Debut ‘The King Tide’ at the Toronto International Film Festival

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is sending hearty congratulations to two filmmakers from Newfoundland and Labrador whose film is debuting tonight at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Provincial Government Seeking Applications for 2025 Canada Summer Games Chefs de Mission and Mission Staff

The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving as Team Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chef de Mission, Assistant Chef de Mission and Mission Staff for the 2025 Canada Summer Games, which will take place in St. John’s from August 8 to 24, 2025.

September 12, 2023

Le Concours artistique et littéraire 2024 est maintenant ouvert

Les œuvres d’art et de littérature sont maintenant acceptées pour l’une des plus prestigieuses initiatives de reconnaissance dans le domaine des arts de la province – le Concours artistique et littéraire.

September 8, 2023

2024 Arts and Letters Awards Program Now Accepting Submissions

The 2024 program will be enhanced during the province-wide Year of the Arts, celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador’s incredible and vibrant arts and cultural sector.

September 5, 2023

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Closed Between Doyles Road and Cemetery Road in Conception Bay South

The public is advised that the T’Railway Provincial Park is closed until further notice from Doyles Road to Cemetery Road in Conception Bay South.

August 31, 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation Rebrands as ‘PictureNL’, Positioning the Province’s Film and Television Industry for Further Growth

In a move to modernize its branding and reinvigorate its mandate, the Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC) is rebranding as PictureNL.

August 30, 2023

Public Advisory: Update on Repairs to T’Railway Provincial Park Between Heatherton and Port aux Basques

The public is advised that the T’Railway Provincial Park has reopened between Heatherton and MacDougall’s, following repairs to areas that were damaged by heavy rain earlier this summer.

August 8, 2023

Provincial Government Commits $2.7 Million for Artists Through Year of the Arts Grants

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that $2.7 million in funding will be made available to artists to help them prepare for 2024’s Year of the Arts initiative.

August 4, 2023

Deadline Extended for Public Consultation on New Theatre in St. John’s

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is extending the deadline for the recently launched public consultations on the establishment of a new theatre in St. John’s.

July 24, 2023

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Closed From Heatherton to Port aux Basques

The public is advised that the T’Railway Provincial Park is closed between Heatherton and Port aux Basques in the southwest coast region.

July 12, 2023

Public Advisory: Free Day Use at Provincial Parks on July 15

In celebration of Parks Day, the $10 daily vehicle permit fee will be waived for all day use visitors to Provincial Parks on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

June 29, 2023

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Remains Closed at J. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park

June 14, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at Event Atlantic Summit

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at the Event Atlantic Summit tomorrow (Wednesday, June 14).

May 30, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Bring Greetings at SportNL Scholarship Awards

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at SportNL’s 2023 Scholarship Awards Ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, May 31).

Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Churchill as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2023.

Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Participate in Opera on the Avalon’s 2023 Season Press Conference

May 25, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Participate in Recreation NL Annual General Meeting and Conference

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Education, will bring greetings at the opening of Recreation NL’s Annual General Meeting and Conference tomorrow (Friday, May 26).

May 18, 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador to Host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

May 17, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Folk Music Event

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to folk music in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Davis Cup Champions Tour Event

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at a Davis Cup Champions Tour event tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

May 9, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Congratulates East Coast Music Awards Winners

Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an incredible showing by Newfoundland and Labrador talent at this weekend’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax.

May 4, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend 2023 East Coast Music Awards

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will be attending the 2023 East Coast Music Awards taking place this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

May 3, 2023

Premier Furey Announces 2024 as ‘Year of the Arts’

This evening, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that 2024 will be known as the “Year of the Arts,” a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich arts and cultural sector.

May 1, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Congratulates Participants in the High School Short Film Festival

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

April 28, 2023

Applications Now Being Accepted for Active NL Fund

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Active NL Fund. Funding is available to support community-based active healthy living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help increase physical activity, sport, active recreation and healthy eating for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony today (Friday, April 28).

April 27, 2023

Media Advisory: Ministers Crocker and Parsons Available to the Media

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will be available to the media today (Thursday, April 27) to discuss Marine Atlantic’s decision to impose a transparent fuel surcharge on its vessels.

April 26, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Recognizes National Tourism Week

April 20, 2023

2023 ParksNL Season Opening with Park Improvements

With camping season just around the corner, ParksNL is launching spring and summer 2023 with updates and changes aimed at modernizing visitor experiences.

April 17, 2023

Minister Crocker Congratulates 2023 Arts and Letters Award Winners

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, congratulates all winners and nominees of the 71st annual Arts and Letters Awards Program.

April 13, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at 2023 Arts and Letters Awards Program

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend the public reception for the 71st annual Arts and Letters Awards exhibition tomorrow (Friday, April 14).

April 10, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Speak at Newfoundland and Labrador High School Short Film Festival

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador High School Short Film Festival tonight (Thursday, April 6).

April 5, 2023

Public Advisory: Maintenance Closure Planned for Pool at Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre

The public is advised that the provincially-operated swimming pool at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre will be closed on Monday, April 10, for required maintenance.

April 4, 2023

New Tourist Accommodations Act and Regulations Proclaimed

Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act and regulations, which aim to strengthen operating rules for short-term accommodations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

April 3, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Provide Update on Tourist Accommodations Act

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will provide an update on the Tourist Accommodation Act tomorrow (Tuesday, April 4).

March 31, 2023

Shelly Kawaja Named Winner of the 2022 BMO Winterset Award for The Raw Light of Morning

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is congratulating Shelly Kawaja on winning the 2022 BMO Winterset Award for The Raw Light of Morning.

March 28, 2023

Minister Congratulates Son of a Critch on Third Season

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating the cast and crew of Son of a Critch, which has been picked up for a third season on CBC and CBC Gem.

March 15, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Congratulates Canada Winter Games Athletes

Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize an incredible group of young people from Newfoundland and Labrador.

March 8, 2023

Minister Crocker Announces Over $1 Million for Tennis Facility Upgrades Ahead of the 2025 Canada Summer Games

March 7, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Funding for 2025 Canada Summer Games Infrastructure

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will announce funding for 2025 Canada Summer Games infrastructure tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8).

March 6, 2023

Minister Crocker Applauds Come From Away Cast Announcement and Shares Progress on Arts and Culture Centre Upgrades

In only six months Come From Away comes home, as the award-winning show is set to premiere at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre in Gander this July.

February 28, 2023

Heart’s Content One Step Closer to UNESCO World Heritage Status

Progress continues in the journey toward having the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Newfoundland and Labrador Television Productions Receive 13 Canadian Screen Award Nominations

The Provincial Government congratulates four television productions filmed in Newfoundland and Labrador for receiving a total of 13 Canadian Screen Award Nominations – the most nominations ever associated with this province.

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Speak at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference Luncheon

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will speak at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference Luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1).

February 27, 2023

Premier Furey and Minister Crocker Extend Best Wishes to Team NL Athletes Competing in Week Two of the Canada Winter Games

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are extending best wishes to Team NL athletes competing during the second week of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

Joint Statement from Premier Furey and Minister Crocker on the Passing of Gordon Pinsent

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are expressing their condolences on the passing of the incomparable Gordon Pinsent.

February 17, 2023

Public Advisory: Pool at Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre Closed Monday For Civic Holiday

The public is advised that the provincially-operated swimming pool at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Winter Carnival Civic Holiday.

Enhancing Outdoor Adventure Opportunities

To enhance marketing and development opportunities, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced nearly $231,000 for five businesses through the Business Development Support program.

February 15, 2023

Public Advisory: Pool at Gander Arts and Culture Centre Open

The public is advised that the provincially operated swimming pool in Gander has resumed regular operations today, (Wednesday, February 15), following yesterday’s weather-related closure.

February 14, 2023

Public Advisory: Pool at Gander Arts and Culture Centre Closed Due to Weather

The public is advised that the provincially operated swimming pool in Gander will be closed for the rest of today (Tuesday, February 14) due to inclement weather.

February 1, 2023

Minister Crocker Congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador Juno Nominees

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is extending congratulations to four artists and a teacher from Newfoundland and Labrador who have been nominated for the 2023 Juno Awards.

January 25, 2023

Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2023 Athletic Excellence Fund

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is inviting athletes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to apply for funding from the 2023 Athletic Excellence Fund.

Minister Crocker Sends Congratulations to ECMA Nominees

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating nominees for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs). The announcement took place yesterday at an event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the host city for this year’s awards.

January 4, 2023

Minister Crocker Congratulates Order of Canada Recipients Buddy Wasisname & the Other Fellers

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is extending congratulations to Kevin Blackmore of Glovertown, Wayne Chaulk of Charlottetown (Bonavista Bay) & Ray Johnson of Carbonear on their appointments as Members of the Order of Canada.

December 22, 2022

Public Advisory: Snowclearing Within T’Railway Provincial Park is Illegal Without a Permit

The public are reminded that snow clearing and vehicular access within the T’Railway Provincial Park are prohibited without a permit.

December 14, 2022

Provincial Arts and Culture Centres Celebrate Successes of 2022

Arts and Culture Centres in Newfoundland and Labrador have experienced a successful 2022 to date, with an increase of audience attendance by 53 per cent over 2021.

December 8, 2022

ParksNL Celebrates Record Visitation and Campsite Stays in 2022

Come Home 2022 was a record-breaking year for ParksNL, with more than 233,000 visits to Newfoundland and Labrador’s 32 provincial parks.

December 7, 2022

Provincial Government and Industry Partners Release 2022-2026 Tourism Vision and Strategy

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the launch of ‘Transition. Transform. Thrive. A Tourism Vision and Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador. ’

December 6, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Present 2022-26 Tourism Vision

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will present a vision for the future of the tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, December 7).

November 22, 2022

Record Year for Provincial Historic Site Visits in Newfoundland and Labrador

Come Home 2022 was a record-breaking year for Provincial Historic Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador.

November 21, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Attending Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Tourism Congress in Ottawa

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will be attending the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Tourism Congress 2022 in Ottawa from November 21-23.

Each year, the event hosts more than 400 delegates from the tourism and hospitality industry in Canada, including key decision-makers from both the private and public sectors. This year’s theme is “Reimagining Tourism.”

November 17, 2022

New Track and Field Facilities in St. John’s for the 2025 Canada Summer Games

Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, announced $34 million in joint funding for a new outdoor track and field facility and an indoor multi-purpose facility to host the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

November 16, 2022

Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. John’s

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will make an infrastructure announcement tomorrow (Thursday, November 17). Premier Furey will be joined by the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Joanne Thompson, MP for St. John’s East; and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s.

The event will be held at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive, at 1:00 p.m.

November 14, 2022

Premier’s Athletic Awards Honour Province’s Top Young Athletes

Over 125 of the province’s top athletes were recognized today at the 18th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards in St. John’s.

November 13, 2022

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 18th Annual Premier’s Athletic Awards tomorrow (Monday, November 14). The Premier will be joined by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

The event will take place at the Arts and Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Road, St. John’s at 4:30 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador  Facebook page .

The Premier’s Athletic Awards recognize athletic excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador and provide financial support to help athletes with the costs of training and competition.

November 9, 2022

Gold Coin Found on Island of Newfoundland’s South Coast May be Oldest Ever Found in Canada

A gold coin that was recently discovered on Newfoundland’s south coast may be the oldest-known English coin found in an archaeological context in Canada.

November 8, 2022

‘The 18’, a Come Home Year Concert of Remembrance, Free to the Public on November 11

A powerful new musical event entitled ‘The 18’ will take place at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Remembrance Day (Friday, November 11).

November 4, 2022

Come From Away to Come Home to Gander in Summer 2023

Come From Away is coming home! Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that a home-grown, reimagined version of the internationally acclaimed theatrical production, Come From Away, will be housed in Gander, beginning in the summer of 2023.

November 2, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Proud to Support New Track and Field Facility for 2025 Canada Summer Games

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation: Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise in this honorable house today to share some exciting news.

November 1, 2022

Minister Crocker Congratulates 2022 MusicNL Award Winners

This past weekend was one of incredible talent and celebration, as MusicNL recognized musical excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador through its Industry Awards and Music Awards ceremonies.

October 28, 2022

Minister Crocker Launches New Tourism Experience Enhancement Fund for Tourism and Hospitality Operators

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that a fund of $3 million will be available for tourism and hospitality operators to enhance their products and experiences.

October 27, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Funding for Tourism Operators

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make a funding announcement related to tourism operators tomorrow (Friday, October 28) at 11:00 a.m.

Media Advisory: Ministers Crocker and Byrne to Attend Music Celebration Week Events in Corner Brook

With Music NL’s Music Celebration Week taking place on the west coast this year, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills will participate in events in Corner Brook.

October 24, 2022

Minister Crocker Congratulates Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame Inductees

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is congratulating the newest members of the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame.

Para Hockey Training Camp Comes to Paradise as Part of Come Home 2022

In partnership with Come Home 2022, Canada’s National Para Hockey Team Training Camp is coming to Paradise. The camp, which will include two-time Winter Paralympic medalist, world champion and Newfoundlander and Labradorian Liam Hickey, will take place at the Paradise Double Ice Complex from October 23 to 28.  Sports fans of all ages are invited to participate in several public events.

October 21, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Speak at SportNL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will speak at the 49th SportNL Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, October 22).

October 14, 2022

Minister Crocker to Host Meeting of Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers in 2023

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will serve as the new co-chair of the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM) and will host the next meeting in 2023.

October 12, 2022

‘Come Home for the Holidays’ Contest Launches

The holidays are a time of togetherness and celebrating traditions and, in the spirit of Come Home 2022, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation hopes to bring some cheer to those longing for home this holiday season.

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Attending Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend the annual Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia from October 12-13, 2022.

September 29, 2022

Lady Cove Women’s Choir Embarks on Take Me Home Tour, Supported by Come Home 2022

In recognition of its 20th season, Lady Cove Women’s Choir is embarking on an island tour with Matthew Byrne and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Atlantic String Quartet.

September 26, 2022

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Closed on Southwest Coast

Due to significant damage caused by the storm surge from Hurricane Fiona on the southwest coast of Newfoundland, the T’Railway Provincial Park in the region is closed until further notice in the interest of public safety

September 22, 2022

Applications Open for 2022 Arts and Letters Awards Program

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation invites artists across the province to submit their creative works to the 2022 Arts and Letters Awards Program.

September 20, 2022

Memorandum of Understanding Formalizes Effort to Nominate Heart’s Content as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Transatlantic Cable Ensemble: Valentia – Heart’s Content, is one step closer to becoming a transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Kerry County Council, Ireland.

September 13, 2022

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Bring Greetings at Opening Night of ‘Come From Away: The Concert’ in Gander

The concert begins (Tuesday, September 13) at 8:00 p.m.  at the Steele Community Centre. Premier Furey will address audience members attending the sold-out show shortly before the curtain goes up.

Request for Proposals Issued Related to Marble Mountain Transition Planning

September 12, 2022

Team NL Mission Staff Announced for 2023 Canada Winter Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced Team NL Mission Staff for the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

September 8, 2022

Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site Opening to the Public Tuesday, September 13

Yesterday, in celebration of the upcoming opening, a Cabinet meeting was held on-site in the newly restored Legislative Council Chamber. This was a historic day for Newfoundland and Labrador as it marked the first Cabinet meeting held inside the Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site since 1959.

September 6, 2022

Provincial Historic Sites Reporting an Increase in Visitor Traffic this Summer

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Historic Sites are reporting an increase in visitor traffic this summer compared to previous years. The sites offer unique and immersive experiences for residents and travellers alike, providing a rare glimpse into the province’s past.

September 1, 2022

‘Come From Away: The Concert’ Cast Announcement; Additional Tickets to be Released for Gander and St. John’s Performances

‘Come From Away: The Concert’, which is currently sold out September 13-15 at the Steele Community Centre in Gander and September 19-21 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, will release a new block of tickets at 12:00 p.m. (NST) on Tuesday, September 6.

August 22, 2022

Team NL Para-Athlete Cori Hicks Wins Silver Medal at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating Team NL para-athlete Cori Hicks of Flat Bay on her Silver medal win at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.

August 16, 2022

Team NL Wins Three More Medals in Swimming and Declan Walsh Receives First-Ever Pat Lechelt True Sport Award at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is once again congratulating Team NL swimmers Nathan Luscombe of Grand Falls-Windsor, Thomas Pelley of Paradise and Chris Weeks of St. John’s, on their Silver medal wins last week at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.

August 15, 2022

Name of Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site to Remain Unchanged

The Provincial Government today announced that the name of the Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site in St. John’s will remain unchanged.

August 10, 2022

Team NL Swimmers Chris Weeks and Thomas Pelley Secure Their Second Medal Wins at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is once again congratulating Team NL swimmers Chris Weeks of St. John’s and Thomas Pelley of Paradise, on their second medal wins at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.

August 9, 2022

Team NL Swimmers Chris Weeks and Thomas Pelley Win Silver Medals at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating Team NL swimmers Chris Weeks of St. John’s and Thomas Pelley of Paradise, on their Silver medal wins at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.

August 8, 2022

Team NL Swimmer Nathan Luscombe Wins Bronze Medal at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating Team NL swimmer Nathan Luscombe of Grand Falls-Windsor on his bronze medal win at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.

August 6, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Attending Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meetings and Opening Ceremonies for the Canada Summer Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is attending meetings in Niagara, Ontario, with his Federal, Provincial and Territorial counterparts responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation.

August 3, 2022

Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Brewers Association Partners with Come Home 2022 to Launch Craft Brewers Passport

Experience a taste of Newfoundland and Labrador’s craft brew offerings during Come Home 2022 with the new Craft Brewery Passport.

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park on the Southwest Coast has Reopened

The T’Railway Provincial Park between Saint Fintan’s and Port aux Basques has reopened to the public.

July 29, 2022

Busy Week Ahead for Come Home 2022 Celebrations

There will be no shortage of fun in Newfoundland and Labrador over the course of the next week with many Come Home 2022 events taking place.

July 26, 2022

Provincial and Federal Governments Receive Approval on National War Memorial Centennial Project Including Repatriation of an Unknown First World War Soldier from Northern France

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada have received approval from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in London on the National War Memorial Centennial Project.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada have received approval from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in London on the National War Memorial Centennial Project. A special component of this project is the repatriation of an Unknown First World War Solider from Northern France. This soldier will be re-interred in a specifically designed tomb at the National War Memorial in St. John’s to represent Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served in all branches of the military.

July 19, 2022

Team NL Heading to 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara in August

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is congratulating and wishing Team NL athletes good luck as they head to the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario, August 6-21. An athletes’ rally was held this evening at the PowerPlex in St. John’s.

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend Canada Games Athletes’ Rally

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend the Canada Games Athletes’ Rally tonight (Tuesday, July 19). The rally takes place at the PowerPlex, 90 Crosbie Road, St. John’s, starting at 6:00 p.m.

July 15, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Bring Greetings at the Opening Ceremony of Come Home Queer Community and Cultural Festival

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation will bring greetings at the opening ceremony of the Come Home Queer Community and Cultural Festival tonight (Friday, July 15). The ceremony takes place at the Salem Community Hall in Broad Cove starting at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrating Pride Week in St. John’s

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating St. John’s Pride Week today by raising the progress pride flag at Confederation Building. Pride events in Newfoundland and Labrador occur throughout the summer season to recognize and celebrate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community within our province.

July 14, 2022

Public Advisory: Third Show of ‘Come From Away The Concert’ Added at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s

A third show of ‘Come From Away The Concert’ is being added at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s on Wednesday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets for this show go on sale tomorrow (Friday, July 15) at 12:00 p.m. and can be purchased through the  Mary Brown’s Centre Box Office . This performance will include a Deaf Interpreter (DI) and ASL Interpretation will be provided by NLAD Interpreting Services.

July 13, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker and Minister Rodriguez Available to Media

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, federal Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be available to media at the conclusion of the annual meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage in St. John’s today (Wednesday, July 13) at 5:15 p.m. NST.

July 8, 2022

Applications Being Accepted for Active NL Fund

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that applications are being accepted for the 2022 Active NL Fund .

June 30, 2022

Minister Crocker to Attend Remembrance Ceremony in Beaumont-Hamel to Commemorate the Battle of the Somme

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend a ceremony at Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont-Hamel, France, tomorrow (Friday, July 1) to commemorate the Battle of the Somme.

Public Advisory: Free Day Use at Provincial Parks on July 1 and July 16

As part of Come Home 2022 celebrations, the daily vehicle permit ($10) will be waived for all day use visitors to Provincial Parks on Canada Day (Friday, July 1) and Canada Parks Day (Saturday, July 16).

June 24, 2022

Marble Mountain Resort is celebrating Canada Day weekend with a two-night Come Home 2022 concert event on July 1 and 2. This will be western Newfoundland’s biggest indoor concert of the summer, as well as the first Canada Day event hosted by Marble Mountain as the resort endeavours to expand its position as a four-season destination.

June 20, 2022

Special Edition Come Home 2022 Medals to be Featured at the Platinum Jubilee Royal St. John’s Regatta

Special edition Come Home 2022 medals will be featured at this year’s Platinum Jubilee Royal St. John’s Regatta taking place on Wednesday, August 3 at Quidi Vidi Lake, weather permitting.

June 17, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Support for the Platinum Jubilee Royal St. John’s Regatta

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will announce support for the Platinum Jubilee Royal St. John’s Regatta as part of Come Home 2022 on Monday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m.

June 15, 2022

Public Advisory: Trail in Cataracts Provincial Park Re-Opens

Repairs to the trail in Cataracts Provincial Park are now finished and the area is re-opened for public use.

June 10, 2022

‘Come From Away In Concert’ and ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ Musical Part of Arts and Culture Centres’ Program Line Up for Come Home 2022

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that the Provincial Government will bring ‘Come From Away The Concert’ and the new musical comedy ‘Tell Tale Harbour’ to Newfoundland and Labrador as part of the Arts and Culture Centres’ program line up for Come Home 2022.

June 9, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Arts and Culture Centres Program Line Up for Come Home 2022

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will announce the Arts and Culture Centres program line up for Come Home 2022 tomorrow (Friday, June 10).

June 7, 2022

Provincial Government and MusicNL Support Music and Culture during Come Home 2022

Today, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, joined Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Chief Executive Officer of MusicNL at the Botanical Gardens in St. John’s to announce a new initiative in support of Come Home 2022.

June 6, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Announce Government Support for MusicNL Come Home 2022 Program

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will announce support for a new MusicNL Come Home 2022 program tomorrow (Tuesday, June 7).

June 3, 2022

Come Home 2022 Launches ‘What Does Home Mean to You?’ K-6 School Contest

Newfoundland and Labrador students from kindergarten to Grade Six are invited to show off their creative talents by entering a new Come Home 2022 contest.

Supporting Market Development Initiatives by Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

As part of Tourism Week 2022, the Provincial Government today announced more than $208,000 in business development program support for seven businesses.

June 1, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Tourism Week Underway in Newfoundland and Labrador

Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize May 29 to June 4 as Tourism Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Municipalities Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador Encouraged to Take Part in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

Starting today, ParticipACTION will launch its annual Community Better Challenge  and municipalities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to take part.

May 24, 2022

Public Advisory: Bishop’s Falls Trestle Re-Opens

Decking repairs to the Bishop’s Falls Trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park are now finished and the area is re-opened for public use. The repairs started in March and approximately 280 metres of decking has been replaced.

May 19, 2022

Minister Crocker and Ambassador McKee Tour Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation today participated in a tour of the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site with Ambassador Dr. Eamonn McKee, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada and representatives with the Town of Heart’s Content.

Public Invited to Participate in Consultations on Colonial Building Name

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the start of public consultations on the name of the Colonial Building.

May 17, 2022

Province Cheering for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Kellie Loder, Finalist on Canada’s Got Talent

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is today cheering for and encouraging people to vote for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Kellie Loder, a finalist on Canada’s Got Talent.

May 11, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Minister Congratulates East Coast Music Award Winners

Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s music industry.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s musicians received 44 nominations this year and brought home 11 awards from the 2022 East Coast Music Awards held in Fredericton, New Brunswick…

May 6, 2022

Provincial Historic Sites Opening on May 21 with Free Regular Admission for Come Home 2022

All Provincial Historic Sites across Newfoundland and Labrador will offer free regular admission for the upcoming 2022 season as part of Come Home 2022 celebrations. The sites are scheduled to open on Saturday, May 21 and close on Friday, October 7.

May 5, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Make Provincial Historic Sites Announcement for Come Home 2022

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to Provincial Historic Sites across Newfoundland and Labrador for Come Home 2022 tomorrow (Friday, May 6).

April 14, 2022

Provincial Government Investments to Support Outdoor Experiences in Labrador

Winter activities are key economic generators, building strong, healthy communities. Investments in outdoor experiences in Labrador are helping to create a premier destination for winter enthusiasts.

April 29, 2022

Inaugural Nickel Youth Film Fest Launches This Weekend at The Rooms

The creative minds behind the Nickel Independent Film Festival will once again bring film ingenuity to Newfoundland and Labrador this weekend with the inaugural Nickel Youth Film Fest at The Rooms.

April 26, 2022

Minister Crocker Congratulates 2022 Arts and Letters Award Winners

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today congratulated the winners of the annual Arts and Letters Awards Program. The awards were presented at a reception recently held at The Rooms in St. John’s.

April 22, 2022

Public Advisory: Provincial Campsite Reservation System to Start Accepting Reservations for the 2022 Come Home Camping Season

The provincial campsite reservation system will open for the Come Home 2022 camping season on Wednesday (April 27) at 7:00 a.m. (NST). To reserve a campsite at one of the province’s 13 camping parks, people can call toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or visit www.nlcamping.ca .

Premier Furey and Minister Crocker Express Condolences to the Family of Paul Pope

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of pioneering filmmaker Paul Pope on his passing earlier today.

April 13, 2022

Supporting Continued Growth of the Local Film and Television Industry

As provincial film and television productions continue to attract investment into the province and garner national and international followings, Budget 2022: Change is in the air  supports the film and television industry in its efforts to expand the local talent pipeline and create jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador.

April 11, 2022

Provincial Government Secures Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with NASCAR

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation today announced that the Provincial Government has entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with NASCAR.

Ministerial Statement – Minister Congratulates Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Award Winners

These awards recognize the outstanding tourism leaders and businesses that make valuable contributions to the provincial tourism industry.

April 1, 2022

Minister Dempster Provides Details on Labrador Projects Approved for Come Home 2022 Funding

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced funding for Labrador projects under the Come Home 2022 Cultural Economic Development Program.

Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Make Arts and Cultural Funding Announcement

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, will make an arts and cultural funding announcement today (Friday, April 1).

March 25, 2022

Public Advisory: Bishop’s Falls Trestle Closed

Starting Monday, March 28, the Bishop’s Fall Trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park will be closed until further notice for decking repairs.

March 18, 2022

Carmella Gray-Cosgrove Wins 2021 BMO Winterset Award for Nowadays and Lonelier

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, are congratulating Carmella Gray-Cosgrove on winning the 2021 BMO Winterset Award for her debut story collection, Nowadays and Lonelier.

March 17, 2022

Improving the Bishop’s Falls Trestle

The Newfoundland T’Railway is one of the province’s premiere trails. Stretching from St. John’s to Port aux Basques, it is a valuable asset enjoyed by residents and visitors.

March 15, 2022

Supporting Winter Tourism Initiatives in Clarenville and Area

A notable destination for winter enthusiasts, Clarenville and area attracts visitors with a variety of outdoor recreation activities, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.

March 11, 2022

Premier Furey Announces Support for Projects Tied to Come Home 2022

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced funding for 60 projects totaling $664,425 under the Come Home 2022 Cultural Economic Development Program.

Supporting Enhancements to Snowmobile Network

Snowmobiling is an important feature of Newfoundland and Labrador’s winter tourism product, which impacts regional economic development opportunities.

March 10, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Join Minister Hutchings for Funding Announcement

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, on behalf of the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make a funding announcement in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, March 11).

The Rooms Selects New Name for the Mary March Provincial Museum

The Rooms is announcing that a new name for the Mary March Provincial Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor has been selected.

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Make Arts and Cultural Funding Announcement Related to Come Home 2022

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an arts and cultural funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, March 11) related to Come Home 2022.

March 7, 2022

Provincial Government Partners with Marine Atlantic for Come Home 2022

The Provincial Government is pleased to partner with Marine Atlantic for Come Home 2022 to offer travellers a 22 percent discount on ferry rates on both the Port aux Basques and Argentia routes for defined periods during the spring and early summer.

March 4, 2022

2022 Paralympic Winter Games Begin Today in Beijing

The Provincial Government is wishing Newfoundland and Labrador’s Liam Hickey and all the Paralympians representing Canada the best of luck at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, which begin today in Beijing.

March 1, 2022

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Welcome Home and Congratulates Team Gushue

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host an event tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2) to welcome home and congratulate Team Gushue.

February 25, 2022

Public Advisory: Additional Closures Along the T’Railway on the West Coast

The public is advised that an additional section of the T’Railway Provincial Park from the Codroy South Branch Trestle to the northern side of the Rainy Brook Trestle, south of Saint Fintan’s on Route 405, is closed until further notice.

Public Advisory: Swimming Lessons at Provincially Operated Pools to Start in March

Swimming lessons held at provincially operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook will start the week of Monday, March 7, 2022.

February 24, 2022

The Rooms Gifted With the Largest Number of Artworks Ever Donated to the Provincial Collection

The Rooms has received a significant collection of nearly 400 Inuit fine art prints from Dorset Fine Arts – Kinngait Studio.

February 23, 2022

Winners of Annual Heritage Places Poster Contest Recognized During National Heritage Week

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating the winners of Heritage NL’s 2022 Heritage Places Poster Contest.

February 18, 2022

Newfoundland and Labrador Screen Projects Recognized on National Stage

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today joined the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation in congratulating several productions recently nominated by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television for the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the establishment of the Active NL Fund in support of Come Home 2022 and issued a call for applications for community-based projects focused on recreation.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Team Gushue Wins Bronze for Canada at 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, are congratulating Newfoundland and Labrador’s Team Gushue on winning the bronze medal for Canada at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing.

February 17, 2022

Minister Crocker Announces New Appointments to The Rooms Corporation Board of Directors

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced new appointments to The Rooms Corporation Board of Directors.

Public Advisory: Applications Now Open for the Tourism and Hospitality Support and Artist Support Programs

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is now accepting applications for both the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program and the Artist Support Program.

February 15, 2022

Minister Davis Announces Come Home Year Community Cleanup Project

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced today a new initiative led by the Multi-Material Stewardship Board (MMSB) to help cleanup litter across Newfoundland and Labrador in preparation for Come Home Year 2022.

February 11, 2022

Public Advisory: Trail through Cataracts Provincial Park Closed

The trail through the Cataracts Provincial Park is closed until further notice.

February 10, 2022

Public Advisory: Port Blandford Trestle Repairs Scheduled.

Decking repairs are scheduled to begin this week on the Port Blandford trestle of the T’Railway Provincial Park.

February 3, 2022

2022 Olympic Winter Games Begin Tomorrow in Beijing

The 2022 Olympic Winter Games officially kick off tomorrow (Friday, February 4) in Beijing, China. From February 4-20, nearly 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries will participate in the Games.

Province Supports Recovery of Artists and Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced over $9 million for the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program and the Artist Support Program.

February 2, 2022

Chef Team Announced for 2023 Canada Winter Games.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the 2023 Canada Winter Games Team NL Chef Team.

January 31, 2022

Application Deadline Extended for Cultural Economic Development Program.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced today that the application deadline for the  Cultural Economic Development Program  for Come Home Year has been extended to Monday, February 7, 2022.

ParticipACTION True North Challenge Encourages Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to Get Active.

On February 7, ParticipACTION will launch its  True North Challenge .

January 26, 2022

Vital Statistics (Deaths 1950-1968) Digital Collection Now Online.

Vital Statistics records for deaths registered in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1950 to 1968 are now available online via The Rooms website.

January 21, 2022

Rugged Edge Wins 2021 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations Excellence Award.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating local outdoor adventure operator Rugged Edge on winning the 2021 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations Excellence Award for Outstanding Snowmobile Tourism Promotion and Development.

January 17, 2022

Provincial Government Announces New Appointments and Reappointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Board of Directors.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced three new appointments and nine reappointments to the Board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre.

January 6, 2022

Public Advisory: Update on T’Railway Closures for the West Coast of the Island.

T’Railway users are reminded that the T’Railway Provincial Park is closed from the Codroy South Branch trestle to Port aux Basques.

January 4, 2022

New Local Production ‘Son Of A Critch’ Premieres Tonight.

Newfoundland and Labrador will once again be featured on the national television scene tonight with the premiere of ‘Son Of A Critch’ on CBC and CBC Gem.

Public Advisory: Repairs Being Made to North West Brook Trestle in T’Railway Provincial Park.

Contractors will be on-site this week decking the North West Brook trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park just outside Port Blandford. Users are asked to avoid the area and make alternate arrangements while work is underway.

November 10, 2021

Rare English Coin Discovered at Cupids Cove Plantation Provincial Historic Site

Archaeologists at the Cupids Cove Plantation Provincial Historic Site discovered a rare English silver coin during this season’s excavations.

November 7, 2021

Premier Furey Announces Funding in Support of Come Home Year.

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced funding of over $4 million available through the Special Assistance Fund and the Cultural Economic Development Program for Come Home Year.

October 4, 2021

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Top Athletes Honoured

Over 150 of the province’s top athletes and recipients of the Team Gushue Awards were recognized today by the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at the 17th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards in St. John’s.

September 21, 2021

Arts and Letters Awards Program Celebrates 70 Years as Applications Open.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invites artists across the province to submit their creative works to the 2021 Arts and Letters Awards Program.

August 16, 2021

Minister Crocker Provides Update on Upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador Games

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that the 2022 Newfoundland and Labrador Games have been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 11, 2021

Supporting Arts and Heritage Organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, was at the Rotary Arts Centre (RAC) in Corner Brook today to announce approximately $3 million in financial support for arts and heritage organizations through the Provincial Government’s 2021 Cultural Economic Development Program.

August 5, 2021

Boosting Visitor Experiences on the Bonavista Peninsula

Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry is vital to the provincial economy and supports thousands of local jobs and businesses.

July 29, 2021

Gros Morne Non-Profit Enhances Digital Arts Training

Ensuring provincial businesses and organizations have the skillsets they need to thrive, grow, and compete is more important than ever.

July 26, 2021

ParticipACTION Names Grand Falls-Windsor Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today congratulated the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor for being named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community through the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge.

Lumsden North Beach Upgrades Enhance Visitor Experience

The tourism sector is a key economic driver and the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada continue to ensure that tourism businesses, organizations and municipalities’ dependent on the sector, are resourced and ready for a strong, swift recovery.

July 23, 2021

Enriching Visitor Experience along the Edge of Avalon Heritage Coast

Newfoundland and Labrador tourism operators continue to develop fresh approaches and innovative ways to overcome pandemic challenges, grow their communities, and deliver world-class tourism experiences.

July 16, 2021

Provincial Government Announces Reappointments to The Rooms Corporation Board of Directors

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced five reappointments to the Board of Directors of The Rooms Corporation.

July 14, 2021

Minister Crocker Announces Second Round of Artist Support Program

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, was at the LSPU Hall today to announce the opening of the second round of the Artist Support Program – an extension of the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program, as announced in Budget 2021.

July 8, 2021

Provincial Government Committed to Recovery of Tourism and Hospitality Industry

The Provincial Government today announced the details of the new Tourism and Hospitality Support Program which is being supported by an investment of $30 million from Budget 2021.

July 6, 2021

Minister Crocker Announces Appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced three new board appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL).

July 5, 2021

Reappointments to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced six reappointments to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador board.

June 30, 2021

Investing in Heart’s Content Tourism and Sustainable Economic Growth

With the tourism sector preparing to welcome visitors from home and abroad, as public health measures allow, ACOA and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are committed to working with their many community partners – like the Heart’s Content Community Development Corporation – to diversify local economies, create new tourism opportunities and build healthy, resilient Atlantic Canadian communities.

June 29, 2021

Physical Activity Tax Credit Encourages Healthy Living

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined by the Honorable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today provided details on the Physical Activity Tax Credit which was announced in Budget 2021.

Major Film Production Coming to Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced a film production agreement today between the Provincial Government, through the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC), and Walt Disney Pictures.

June 28, 2021

Supporting an Economic Generator in Cow Head

As Newfoundland and Labrador reopens to increased social and economic activity in the weeks and months ahead, Provincial Government support for Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador (TNL) will assist this arts, culture and tourism organization with its operation as well as new marketing activities.

June 25, 2021

Artistic Talents Showcased Through Provincial Parks Pilot Program

The Parks Division, of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, invited schools to participate in an Art in the Park pilot project, an initiative designed to engage students to celebrate Provincial Parks and encourage their artistic talents by painting picnic tables with “nature” and “outdoor recreation” themes.

June 22, 2021

Applications Being Accepted for Community Healthy Living Fund

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced a call for applications for community-based projects, programs and initiatives that qualify for funding through the Community Healthy Living Fund.

June 14, 2021

Tourism and Hospitality Businesses Continue to Invest in Market Development

As Newfoundland and Labrador reopens to increased social and economic activity in the weeks and months ahead, four tourism and hospitality businesses received approval for nearly $110,000 of support from the Provincial Government to enhance development opportunities.

June 7, 2021

Highlighting the Province’s Tourism Sector

The following statement was read today by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation:

June 1, 2021

June is Recreation Month in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, was joined recently by Gary Milley, Executive Director of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador and Gerry Hall, President of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador as they signed a proclamation recognizing June as Recreation Month.

May 28, 2021

Supporting Business Development on the Baccalieu Coastal Drive

Support from the Provincial Government was announced today for a unique tourism business providing high quality experiences to visitors on the Baccalieu Coastal Drive.

May 27, 2021

Encouraging Residents to Participate in ParticipACTION’s ‘Community Better Challenge’

The Community Better Challenge is a nationwide physical activity challenge encouraging Canadians to get active during June.

Newfoundland and Labrador Edges Closer to Becoming Global Geotourism Destination

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic Canada’s spectacular landscapes, delicious food and rich cultural experiences attracted millions of visitors every year.

May 26, 2021

Minister Crocker Congratulates Tourism Excellence Award Recipients

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, addressed delegates at the 2021 Tourism Excellence Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, May 25, as part of Tourism Awareness Month.

May 25, 2021

Enhancing development opportunities for tourism and hospitality businesses will help ensure the long-term viability of the industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

May 19, 2021

Premier’s Advisory Council on Tourism Submits Final Report

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today released the report of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Tourism titled The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Industry and the Pathway to Recovery.

May 17, 2021

Minister Crocker Announces New Resident Tourism Marketing Campaign

The Honorable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the launch of ‘Your Backyard Beckons’, a new in-province tourism marketing campaign.

May 14, 2021

Provincial Archaeology Office Wins 2020 Canadian Archaeological Association Communication Award

The Provincial Archaeology Office, in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Archaeological Association Communication Award for the Inside Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeology blog, the Annual Archaeology Review, and the Office’s Facebook page.

May 12, 2021

Provincial Government Announces Appointments to The Rooms Corporation Board of Directors

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced three appointments to the Board of Directors of The Rooms Corporation.

May 3, 2021

Minister Crocker Recognizes Tourism Awareness Month

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced Tourism Awareness Week, previously observed annually in May, has been extended through the full month. Minister Crocker and Brenda O’Reilly, Chair of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, signed a proclamation recognizing May as Tourism Awareness Month.

April 29, 2021

Funding Provided to Support Tourism Industry Advocacy Campaign

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, in partnership with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL), today announced plans for the implementation of a Tourism Industry Advocacy Campaign to be implemented and developed with the support of $300,000 in funding from the Provincial Government.

April 21, 2021

Public Advisory: Opening Dates for 2021 Provincial Park Season

Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service will begin accepting reservations for the 2021 camping season, on Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 a.m. NDT, for all provincial camping parks. At that time, the public can reserve a campsite by calling toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or visiting www.nlcamping.ca.

Ministerial Statement – Minister Crocker Congratulates BMO Winterset Award Winner

The following statement was read today by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

April 16, 2021

Supporting Marketing Efforts of Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

Support announced today by the Provincial Government will allow seven businesses in the province to enhance marketing and business development opportunities through the Business Development Support Program.

April 14, 2021

Provincial Parks Launch New Brand and Website

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the launch of a new website and brand for Provincial Parks.

April 13, 2021

Final Caribou Monument Installed in Gallipoli

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced that after nearly a decade of collective efforts, a sixth bronze caribou monument has been installed in Gallipoli, Turkey, thereby finally completing the Trail of the Caribou.

April 7, 2021

Minister Davis Congratulates 2021 Arts and Letters Award Winners

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the winners of the 69th annual Arts and Letters Awards Program.

April 5, 2021

Minister Davis Congratulates Local Artists Nominated for 2021 JUNO Awards

Newfoundland and Labrador artists are making their mark once again with recently announced nominations for the 2021 JUNO Awards. This year’s awards ceremony will be held through a virtual, televised broadcast on Sunday, May 16.

April 1, 2021

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park – Gambo River Trestle Closed

The Gambo River trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park is closed due to corrosion concerns with the steel girders. Users are asked to avoid the trestle.

March 21, 2021

Public Advisory: Update on Provincially Operated Pools.

Provincially owned and operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook will reopen tomorrow (Monday, March 22) at 10:00 a.m.

February 25, 2021

Public Advisory: Update on COVID-19 Assistance Programs

The Departments of Industry, Energy and Technology and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation are providing an update on the Small Business Assistance Program, the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program and the Artist Support Program. The departments will continue to accept applications from eligible applicants requiring support that have not yet availed of the programs.

January 15, 2021

Provincial Government Announces Support for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

To further support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation today announced provincial actions for eligible business clients.

New Training to Support Heritage Preservation and Conservation Efforts

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced $433,500 over two years to support the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s heritage conservation training initiative.

Premier Furey Establishes Tourism Advisory Council

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the establishment of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Tourism.

January 14, 2021

Provincial Government Supporting Tourism Businesses with Marketing and Development Initiatives

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced more than $207,000 to assist with enhanced marketing and development opportunities for tourism-related business activity throughout the province.

January 11, 2021

Contract Awarded for Colonial Building Restoration

A contract valued at $1.3 million has been awarded to Redwood Construction Limited for further renovations to the Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site.

January 7, 2021

Provincial Government Provides Update on Artist Support Program

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation introduced the Artist Support Program in November 2020 to assist professional artists and musicians whose earnings have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 30, 2020

Viking Trail Tourism Association Exploring New Frontier

The Viking Trail Tourism Association (VTTA) has been promoting tourism development from Deer Lake to St. Anthony for more than 30 years and is now preparing to explore a new frontier with funding through the Labour Market Development Agreement.

December 15, 2020

Two Appointments Made to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced two new board appointments to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

December 10, 2020

Governments Support Enhancements to Garrick Theatre

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, and Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced a total investment of $274,757 for the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation to enhance the Garrick Theatre and address challenges caused by the pandemic.

Provincial Government Announces Appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced two new board appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL).

December 8, 2020

Provincial Government Supports Winter Activity in Clarenville Region

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, recently visited White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville for a tour of the facility and to speak with staff about the upcoming ski season.

October 15, 2020

Governments Support Newfoundland T’Railway Improvements

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced a total investment of $343,678 for improvements to the Newfoundland T’Railway.

October 14, 2020

Celebrating the 31st St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival

For the first time ever, audiences across Canada will have the opportunity to virtually enjoy and experience the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. Taking place from October 14-18, the 31st season of the festival will be the first to be available on demand.

October 2, 2020

Marble Mountain Re-opening for 2021 Ski Season

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that the Marble Mountain Ski Hill in Steady Brook, will open for the 2021 ski season in early January 2021.

September 29, 2020

Premier Furey Announces Funding for the Re-opening of Aquarena

To help alleviate the financial shortfall as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Government and Memorial University have partnered to contribute $600,000 to The Works, to assist with re-opening of the Aquarena pool.

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Trestle Decking Projects Underway

The Newfoundland T’Railway Council, in partnership with Parks Division, are re-decking trestles along the southwest coast of the province.

September 28, 2020

Minister Davis Announces Financial Relief Available for Provincial Sport and Recreation Organizations

To help alleviate financial pressures faced by provincial sport and recreation organizations as a result of COVID-19, the province is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Sport. The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, made the announcement today at the NL Sports Centre in St. John’s.

September 25, 2020

Minister Davis to Make Announcement in Support of Sport and Recreation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement in support of sport and recreation programming in Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday, September 28.

September 22, 2020

Public Advisory: Damage to T’Railway Provincial Park

The T’Railway Provincial Park is closed near Seaward’s Trestle, approximately 375 metres east of Goobies, due to significant damage caused by recent heavy rainfall.

September 10, 2020

Le Concours artistique et littéraire lance sa 69e année créative.

Le gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador invite les artistes de tous âges de la province à soumettre leurs œuvres créatives au Concours artistique et littéraire.

Arts and Letters Awards Program Launches its 69th Creative Year

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invites artists of all ages across the province to submit their creative works to the Arts and Letters Awards Program.

September 8, 2020

Public Advisory: Fischells Trestle Closed for Repairs in the T’Railway Provincial Park

Beginning September 10, a portion of the T’Railway Provincial Park at Fischells Trestle, located in the community of Fischells, will be closed for repairs for approximately two weeks.

Public Advisory: Campsite Reservations Service launching for fall bookings at Six Provincial Parks

The Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service will begin accepting reservations for the season extension at six Provincial Parks on September 10. Once the reservation system is launched, campsites can be reserved by calling toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or visiting www.nlcamping.ca.

September 4, 2020

Arts and Culture Centres to Open across the Province

Arts and Culture Centres, located in Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls, Labrador City, Stephenville and St. John’s, will re-open to the public on Tuesday, September 8.

September 3, 2020

Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Open in Vicinity of Whitbourne/Markland Access

The washout in the area between the Whitbourne/Markland access point and Route 100 (Argentia Access Road) has been repaired. T’Railway Provincial Park has re-opened to users in this area. Parks Division and the Newfoundland T’Railway Council partnered to make this repair possible.

September 2, 2020

Engaging Stakeholders on Modernizing the Tourist Establishments Act

Beginning today, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation will engage tourism and hospitality stakeholders to address short-term accommodations in the province.

September 1, 2020

Camping Season Extended at Six Provincial Parks

Campers and day users will now have the opportunity to extend their camping and outdoor recreation plans into the fall season.

July 31, 2020

Minister Davis Announces Support for Baccalieu Trail Brewing Company and the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc.

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced over $155,000 in support of the Baccalieu Trail Brewing Company and the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc.

July 29, 2020

Premier Ball Announces Details of the Final Step in Completing the Trail of the Caribou

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council and College of the North Atlantic (CNA), today announced that InnovativeNL, an engineering and project management firm in St. John’s, has been selected to undertake the fabrication of a bronze caribou monument for installation at Gallipoli, thereby finally completing the Trail of the Caribou.

July 22, 2020

Tourism Operators Accessing New Support Program

In support of Stay Home Year 2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation recently visited several operators who received support from the new $25 million Tourism and Hospitality Support Program. To date, more than 630 approvals have been issued to assist eligible tourism and hospitality operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Davis enjoyed all visits with local operators including several who received support from the program including:

July 21, 2020

Minister Davis Announces Framework to Address Short Term Accommodations

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced the province’s framework to address short term accommodations and plans to amend the Tourist Establishments Act.

July 20, 2020

Touting Trails on Twillingate

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced over $90,000 for the Town of Twillingate, to develop, maintain and expand a destination trails network in the Twillingate area. Minister Davis was joined by Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte-Twillingate for the announcement.

July 16, 2020

Supporting Business Development on West Coast

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $27,651 from the Business Development Support (BDS) program to assist with marketing and training activities for Western Steel Works Inc.

July 14, 2020

Brewing Business Development in Deer Lake and Area

As part of exploring and experiencing Newfoundland and Labrador for Stay Home Year 2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, visited craft brewers Rough Waters Brewing Company in Deer Lake and Crooked Feeder Brewing Company in Cormack this past weekend.

Developing Deep Ocean Imagery

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced a non-repayable contribution of $262,500 through the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation, to SubC Control Ltd., in support of a research and development project to improve its high-end camera system.

June 24, 2020

Residents Encouraged to Enjoy Stay Home Year 2020 in Newfoundland and Labrador

The beacon of ‘HOME’ shone brightly over Newfoundland and Labrador, as the Provincial Government launched its 2020 in-province tourism marketing campaign at Signal Hill National Historical Site yesterday evening. The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, flicked the switch to light the ‘HOME’ logo on Cabot Tower, unveiling the Stay Home Year 2020 campaign.

June 23, 2020

Minister Davis Announces CEO Appointment for The Rooms

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced that Anne Chafe has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The appointment is effective today.

June 18, 2020

Provincial Government Provides Support for Shrimp Processing Efficiency

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $126,475 through the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation to Martak Canada, in support of its latest shrimp peeling technology, the Pro Peeler.

June 16, 2020

Provincial Government Announces Production and Supply Agreement with Oceanic Releaf

The Provincial Government has entered into a production and supply agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Oceanic Releaf Inc. and its strategic partner, Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.

May 25, 2020

Premier Ball and Minister Davis Announce New Support Program for Tourism and Hospitality Industry

To assist eligible tourism and hospitality based operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Government today announced a $25 million support program for the industry.

May 15, 2020

Minister Davis Congratulates Award Winning Local E-Commerce Platform

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today congratulated Oliver POS on winning the Gerry Pond Sales Award at Propel ICT’s Incite Accelerator Program virtual demo day.

May 6, 2020

March 30, 2020.

Public Advisory: Launch of Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation System Postponed The launch of the Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation System has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The department continues to monitor the situation and any decisions related to the opening dates of Provincial Parks will be announced at a future date.

March 27, 2020

Public Advisory: Deadline Extended for Cellular Service Call for Proposals The deadline for the second call for proposals to expand cellular service in Newfoundland and Labrador has been extended to June 30, 2020.

March 13, 2020

Public Advisory: Arts and Culture Centres Cancel Events amid COVID-19 Risks Effective immediately, all theatre events at Arts and Culture Centres across the province have been cancelled until further notice. Rehearsal rooms, smaller classes and art groups with people of 25 or less will still be permitted.

March 12, 2020

Congratulating the Competitors of Cain’s Quest The Provincial Government today congratulated Team Mighty Haulers for winning Cain’s Quest 2020. Comprised of Darryl Burdett and Roddrick Pye, from Cartwright and Lodge Bay respectively, Team Mighty Haulers crossed the finish line first in Labrador City to claim the $50,000 cash prize.

March 11, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Minister Davis Promotes Provincial Parks The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:

March 9, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Attend Annual Volunteerism Luncheon

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador’s annual Volunteerism Luncheon tomorrow (Tuesday, March 10). The luncheon takes place at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

March 5, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Tour SmartICE

As part of #NLTechTour2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour SmartICE tomorrow (Friday, March 6). The tour will take place at the SmartICE Tech Shop (located in the Choices for Youth office), 117 Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s beginning at 1:30 p.m.

March 4, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Province Highlights Tech Tour

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:

February 27, 2020

Minister Davis Touts Tourism at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Convention

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, addressed delegates at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL) Annual Conference and Trade Show in Corner Brook on Wednesday.

February 26, 2020

Provincial Government Highlighting Innovative Technologies in the Marine Industry

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, continued #NLTechTour2020 at Genoa Design International’s production facility recently, to view a research and development project for determining the most efficient way to create digital scans of vessels.

February 25, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Address Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will address delegates at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show tomorrow (Wednesday, February 26). The event takes place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, 1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Showcasing Smart Thermostats

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, continued #NLTechTour2020 at Mysa yesterday, to view the company’s expanding range of smart thermostats designed to help customers save energy and lower their electricity costs.

February 24, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Tour Genoa Design International

As part of #NLTechTour2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour Genoa Design International tomorrow (Tuesday, February 25). The tour will take place at the Genoa Design International office, 15 Dundee Ave, Mount Pearl, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Media Advisory: Minister Davis and Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Tour Mysa

As part of #NLTechTour2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour Mysa today (Monday, February 24). The tour will take place at the Mysa office, 4th floor, 34 Harvey Road, St. John’s, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

February 21, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Speak at Innovation Ecosystem Project Announcement

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at an innovation ecosystem project announcement today (Friday, February 21), in relation to Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. The event will take place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

CoLab Software Making Mark in the Province’s Tech Sector

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, continued #NLTechTour2020 at CoLab Software recently, to view the next steps in their design review and issue tracking platform that enables engineering teams to collaborate globally, shorten review cycles and rapidly resolve issues.

February 19, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Davis and Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Tour CoLab Software

As part of #NLTechTour2020, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour CoLab Software tomorrow (Thursday, February 20). The tour will take place at the CoLab office, 251 East White Hills Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Minsters Coady and Davis Announce Support for Innovative Valve Management Initiative

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $750,000 through the Innovation and Business Development Fund for a project led by Score Canada Limited.

February 18, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Coady and Minister Davis to Make Funding Announcement

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation will join representatives from Score Canada Limited to make a funding announcement related to Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas supply and service industry. The event takes place at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, February 19) at Score Canada Limited, 159 McNamara Drive, Paradise.

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Eastern and Avalon regions, 8 days, 7 nights

Experience the world’s largest gathering of feeding humpback whales and a fabulous diversity of land and marine plants and animals. Explore the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark while visiting the Trinity/Bonavista region. Meander through the historic streets of old St. John’s and hike the paths and trails of coastal communities and beaches.

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Weekly departures from June 2 – September 1

Viking Trail Experience

Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador regions, 8 Days, 7 Nights

Immerse yourself in three UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Gros Morne, Red Bay, and L’Anse aux Meadows! Explore majestic landscapes, bays, and freshwater fjords. Walk in the footsteps of the New World’s first peoples, first Norse colonists, and Basque whaling outfitters and settlers.

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Southern Labrador Adventure

Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador regions, 10 Days, 9 Nights Maximum 8 guests; fills up fast!

Enjoy comfortable nights, wild days, and some of the planet’s most dramatic landscapes! Encounter humpbacks, orcas, rare subalpine arctic plants. Travel through time viewing fossils, remnants of the earliest life on earth, and some of the new world’s earliest archaeological sites. Explore Battle Harbour with its beautiful historic buildings in a context of wild nature. It is one of the most restorative, off-the-grid retreats in North America. Guests are still talking about the incredible food!

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Icebergs, Seabirds, Culture, and History

Choose your own dates between May 1 – 20

May Magic on the Avalon

Avalon region, 5 Days, 4 Nights

A holiday where you choose the dates and leave the rest to us. Blend both olde St. John’s and outport community comfort. Savour delicious traditional meals throughout your fun filled days of city highlights and explore the countryside with abundant species of plants and animals. Did we mention icebergs??!

Calved from Greenland glaciers, thousands of these giants journey here to greet you!

Blue and crystal hues of mammoth icebergs drift beside our shores along ‘ iceberg alley ’., seals, icebergs, seabirds, and mountains.

You choose the dates between May 1 – 20

May Magic on the Great Northern Peninsula

Western Region, 6 Days, 5 Nights

Be mesmerized by mammoth icebergs, mountains, and moose. Explore dramatic, glacially scoured landscapes. Discover hidden fossil treasures. Spring is the ideal time to see caribou, bear, fox, and so much more!

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“ Thanks for another wonderful trip to Newfoundland. Darrell was an informative and gracious host and your province is just lovely. By the way, where do you find the interesting, lively guests that take your tours? We have been so fortunate both times to be with great people. ”

“ I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Newfoundland adventure tour. Our tour leader, Stewart Cochrane, was an excellent source of information and he ensured that everything went according to plan. As a nature lover, and keen photographer, this tour ticked all the right boxes, so much so, that I am considering another tour with you for next year. All the accommodation was comfortable, but the Round da Bay Inn was exceptional, with its themed rooms, great hosts, and superb cooking,(to be highly recommended). ”

“ I have just returned home from completing Viking Trail tour. This was without a doubt the best tour I have ever taken. From seeing a trilobite on the first day, to hiking the Green Gardens, to the archaeological sites and everything in between was much more than I had expected. The small group size really allows an individual to experience more than they would with one of the larger tour operators. ”

Newfoundland and Labrador

• 2 Towns and cities
• 3 Other destinations
• 4.1 History
• 4.3 Traditions
• 4.4 Visitor information
• 5.1 By plane
• 5.4 By train
• 5.5 By boat
• 6.2 By boat
• 6.4 By plane
• 12 Stay safe

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is the largest of Atlantic Canada 's four provinces. Newfoundland is an island; Labrador is an adjoining mainland coastal region which abuts Quebec . The beauty of Newfoundland can be found on the rocky coasts of the island and the relatively new, and stunningly beautiful East Coast Trail, but this is a truly coast-to-coast kind of place. There's much to see in the Tundra of Labrador (often called "the Big Land"), the "mini-Rockies" of the West Coast's Long Range Mountains and Lewis Hills, the historic Avalon Peninsula, home to the capital of St. John's . Also don't underestimate the power of the largely uninhabited Newfoundland interior. There is a raw, untouched quality to the entire place, especially where water meets rocks.

Regions [ edit ]

From northwest to southeast:

Towns and cities [ edit ]

• 47.5675 -52.707222 1 St. John's — the provincial capital and largest city in Newfoundland. The city is known as the one of the oldest in North America and has one of the most lively City Councils in the world. The city is notable for the natural harbour which has provided shelter from the North Atlantic for more than 500 years.
• 47.507431 -52.995139 2 Conception Bay South — C.B.S., the largest town in Newfoundland, on the shore of beautiful Conception Bay.
• 48.95 -57.95 3 Corner Brook — the pulp and paper centre of Newfoundland and a major transportation hub for the region.
• 48.956944 -54.608889 4 Gander — this town grew up around Gander International Airport which developed into one of the most import airfields in the world during the Second World War.
• 48.936944 -55.645 5 Grand Falls-Windsor — home of the Salmon Festival, Grand Falls-Windsor is Central Newfoundland's largest town.
• 53.301944 -60.416667 6 Happy Valley-Goose Bay — one of the few remaining military bases in the province. Established in the World War II era (Goose and Gander were refuelling stops for warplanes en route to Europe from Canada and the US), it had a little-known population of 10,000 U.S. citizens at the height of the Cold War and was home to large numbers of aerial refuelling tankers of the United States Air Force. International NATO training activity at Goose Bay ended by 2006, but a hundred troops remain stationed here.
• 52.944931 -66.910519 7 Labrador City — home to the largest open pit iron ore mine in Canada. Vast wilderness surround this modern, booming town. With its twin town Wabush, it makes up the Labrador West region of the province.
• 47.518839 -52.807439 8 Mount Pearl — the second largest city in Newfoundland which has grown up on the western edge of St John's.
• 49.648219 -54.763519 9 Twillingate — two islands that make up a scenic fishing town in Notre Dame Bay north of Lewisporte and Gander.

Other destinations [ edit ]

• 53.4 -59.3667 3 Mealy Mountains National Park - a national park with Mountains, Fjords and expansive landscapes
• 48.530556 -53.928056 6 Terra Nova National Park — a place where sheltered Atlantic fjords stretch inland to touch the boreal landscape
• 59.435833 -63.696389 7 Torngat Mountains National Park - a remote national park in northern Labrador with some of Canada's largest mountains east of the Rockies

Understand [ edit ]

There are many extraordinary things about Newfoundland: the rugged natural beauty of the place, the extraordinary friendliness and humour of the local people, the traditional culture, and the unique dialect. Newfoundland is fairly lightly populated, but Labrador is extremely sparsely populated. Newfoundland and Labrador had a long history before it joined Canada in 1949. Adventure racer Mats Andersson has described it as a mix of "Patagonia, Sweden , New Zealand and other countries from all around the world."

As for the people, everyone talks to everyone; indeed, everyone helps everyone, and everyone knows everyone (people often can tell what part of the island someone is from by their last name).

Newfoundlanders pronounce Newfoundland to rhyme with 'understand,' placing emphasis on -LAND, not New or found-. It sounds something like "newfin-LAND." Canadians outside of the Atlantic provinces and tourists are noted for their pronunciation of Newfoundland as "new-FOUND-lind", "NEW-fin-lind" or "NEW-found-lind."

History [ edit ]

Newfoundland was the home of the now-extinct Beothuk indigenous people, while Labrador is still home to the forest-dwelling Innu and the barren-dwelling Inuit, who are not related. Newfoundland was first discovered by Europeans in about 1000 AD by the Vikings , who settled briefly but soon moved on. In 1497 Italian explorer John Cabot may have discovered Newfoundland, and claimed it for England. Both Newfoundland and Labrador soon became popular places for European fishermen and whalers exploiting the Atlantic coast to come ashore for supply and rest. Newfoundland was the first overseas outpost of the British Empire: Sir Humphrey Gilbert landed in St John's in August 1583, and took possession of the island for the British, who were slow to populate the island, however. The small French presence on the island was mostly eliminated by 1760. During the 19th century, Newfoundland received an influx of Irish settlers, adding another layer to the present-day character of the island in terms of its unique regional accents and musical traditions. Newfoundland chose not to join the Canadian Confederation in 1867, and became a self-governing colony, and by 1907 a dominion, legally equivalent to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Newfoundland was devastated by huge losses of young men during the First World War and an economic crisis during the Great Depression, and voluntarily gave up its independence to Britain in 1934 in exchange for a debt bailout. This situation ended in 1949 when Newfoundlanders and Labradorians narrowly voted in a referendum to join Canada as the tenth province. Newfoundland experienced another economic crisis in the later 20th century. Stocks of the all-important cod fish collapsed and the Canadian government declared a moratorium on fishing for that species in 1992, ending the province's largest and oldest industry overnight. Likewise the seal hunt, another major industry, has been under threat due to anti-fur boycotts in Europe and elsewhere. Newfoundlanders have been emigrating to mainland Canada in large numbers for generations. But offshore oil and gas drilling, inland mining and hydroelectricity, and tourism have taken on a greater role in the economy, making Newfoundland and Labrador a net payer into the Canadian interprovincial transfer system for the first time ever in 2008.

Talk [ edit ]

Newfoundlanders are known for their distinctive manner of speech. Believe it or not, they speak dialects (that's right, not accents) that are sometimes unintelligible to "mainland" Canadians — especially in outports such as Burgeo . Its roots (while still North American English) are mainly Irish, English and French, and the language has evolved and developed in semi-isolation for about 500 years. The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is about the size of a standard English dictionary. It is immediately noticeable to most visitors, or "Come-From-Aways" as they are occasionally called, that the syntax and grammar varies slightly. As for the accent, it varies from district to district in the province. As Canadian author Douglas Coupland puts it in Souvenir of Canada , Newfoundlanders "speak in a dialect that can rival Navajo for indecipherability - that is, when they really ham it up...."

Traditions [ edit ]

Two tourist traditions persist with a visit to Newfoundland—kissing the cod and the "screech-in." (Both were enacted by Ben Mulroney in the Canadian Idol television show while he visited Newfoundland, demonstrating how widespread these activities are thought to be.) These so-called traditions are little more than tourist gimmicks invented by locals for a laugh. The tourists found them enjoyable, and now they are very common. Commercial tours will often include these activities, concluding them with a certificate proclaiming the participant an honorary Newfoundlander.

• The "Screech-in": The most famous of newcomer traditions, mainlanders and visitors to the isle must drink a shot or glass of screech (a variety of Jamaican Rum famous to Newfoundland). Take this all in good humour, but don't be surprised if you don't like the taste; the name has good meaning.
• Kissing the Cod: As well as being "Screeched in", occasionally visitors will be coaxed into "Kissing the Cod". The visitor must kiss a codfish, emblem of the historic fishing industry, after arrival. While this does happen occasionally, it is usually a humorous part of a guided tour or similar event. The use of an actual fish is rare, though, especially since the introduction of the cod moratorium. Kissing a real codfish is discouraged by many, not to mention possibly unhygienic, so an imitation cod, made of wood, plastic, or rubber is used.

Genuine traditions practised in Newfoundland include celebrations of: "Bonfire Night", with roots in the English "Guy Fawkes Night"; and "Old Christmas Day" which is the twelfth night of the Christmas season. The latter of these is also associated with the tradition of "Mummering" or "Janneying" which is still practised in several other parts of the world as well.

Visitor information [ edit ]

• Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism website

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

Flights from major centres in Ontario , Quebec and the other Atlantic Provinces arrive at St. John's International Airport ( YYT  IATA ) several times per day.

Flights to Stephenville from Toronto are available during the summer months and allow easy travel to the nearby city of Corner Brook . Stephenville also has daily service within the province.

Flights to Deer Lake from mainland Canada allow easy access to Corner Brook. From Deer Lake, you will need to rent a car, or catch the bus or taxi to reach Corner Brook .

Daily flights to Wabush and Goose Bay (Labrador) and to Gander are also available.

In the summer season, there are daily flights between St. John's and London Heathrow on Air Canada, and to Dublin on WestJet, probably the shortest Trans-Atlantic regular flights available.

Air St-Pierre connects St John's to the nearby French islands of St-Pierre and Miquelon. Canadian citizens may enter with photo ID and proof of citizenship. US and EU citizens will require passports. Americans require their passports to enter France and Europeans require theirs to pass through Canada.

By car [ edit ]

The only outside road to reach the province overland runs from Quebec into Labrador; north of Baie-Comeau and Manicougan's "Manic 5" hydroelectric development a long, isolated gravel road ( Quebec Route 389 ) leads northeast to Labrador City and the Trans-Labrador Highway . The road from Labrador City through Churchill Falls to Goose Bay was completely paved by 2015. Gravel highway onward to Cartwright and Port Hope Simpson opened in 2009; the 1100 km Trans-Labrador mainline was fully paved by 2022 but there are no services (or fuel) for more than 400 km on this road. One may continue to drive all the way to Blanc Sablon, Quebec and take the 2-hour ferry crossing to the island.

If the island is your destination, you must take a ferry. From Port aux Basques to Corner Brook , it's just over 200 km of driving, while the drive to St. John's is a trek of over 900 km. In the summer, a drive from Argentia to St. John's will take you through about 130 km of the province.

It is not possible to reach Blanc Sablon , Quebec (the border town near Forteau, Labrador) on any direct overland path from Sept-Îles as the roads simply do not exist in that section of the province. There is a coastal boat from Rimouski-Sept-Îles-Anticosti but its route stops in every outport and takes half a week.

By bus [ edit ]

There is no intercity bus service available into Newfoundland and Labrador. Intercity bus travelers can transfer to the ferry connecting North Sydney , Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques , as intercity bus services connect to both of those ferry terminals.

By train [ edit ]

A train on the Quebec, North Shore and Labrador line ( Sept-Îles - Schefferville , Quebec ) makes one stop in Emeril, Labrador. This isolated line is not connected to the main North American rail network.

Elsewhere, train is no longer an option. The sarcastically-named "Newfie Bullet", a narrow-gauge line across the island, ended its long career in 1988 with the rails removed and the right of way converted into the T'Railway Provincial Park, part of the Trans Canada Trail . Its route was largely paralleled by the later Trans-Canada Highway .

By boat [ edit ]

In general, Marine Atlantic Ferries cater to your every whim, carrying food, alcohol, gift shops, cinemas and sleeping accommodations. There will be lots for you to do.

A ferry links St. Barbe (on Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula ) and Blanc Sablon (on Quebec 's border with Labrador) ( ☏ +1-866-535-2567 ). In winter, the southern terminus of this ferry is Corner Brook .

A passenger and vehicle ferry links Fortune , Newfoundland & Labrador to Saint Pierre and Miquelon ( France ).

Get around [ edit ]

A car is generally the best way to travel the province. Public transportation options are usually limited, especially away from the larger centres, and having a personal vehicle will allow you to reach the nooks and crannies that really make the Newfoundland & Labrador experience an amazing one. Except for the Trans-Canada Highway (Port Aux Basques–St. John's), roads in Newfoundland & Labrador are among the worst in Canada, so watch out for potholes and heaved pavement.

If Labrador is your destination, bring an extra can of fuel, a survival kit, food and supplies. The Trans-Labrador Highway is the most challenging stretch of road in the province, and you will need to rely on your own ingenuity if you run into trouble hundreds of kilometres from the nearest settlement, with no mobile telephone coverage anywhere outside Labrador City, Churchill Falls and Goose Bay. Ensure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape and be prepared to wait several hours in sub-Arctic conditions for assistance in an emergency.

With the exception of the northern territories, fuel in rural Labrador is the most expensive in Canada.

Newfoundland was established as a series of outports - coastal subsistence fishery villages reachable primarily by sea. Many are now accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway or Trans-Labrador Highway . Hundreds more were abandoned in the post-World War II era or became ghost towns , but some remain viable and reachable only by ferry. Many are islands or are in remote locations where the cost of road-building is prohibitive.

Newfoundland and Labrador Marine Services , toll-free: +1-833-616-5511 . Operates ferries connecting communities in Newfoundland and Labrador . ( updated May 2022 ) Operates most ferries connecting communities within Newfoundland and Labrador, including the ferry between Newfoundland to Labrador . The ferry between Newfoundland and Labrador runs between Newfoundland (from St Barbe on the Great Northern Peninsula for most of the year and from Corner Brook during portions of the winter) and Blanc Sablon , Quebec .

There's also a Labrador coastal ferry which runs seasonally from Lewisporte to a long string of tiny communities as far north as Nunatsiavut :

• Nunatsiavut Marine ( Northern Ranger ), toll-free: +1-866-535-2567 . The Goose Bay - Cartwright - Lewisporte continues to supply some very remote Labrador outports with no road. ( updated Aug 2022 )
• Norpen Bus Service runs a shuttle from Corner Brook and Deer Lake to St. Anthony Airport on Tuesdays & Fridays ( ☏ +1 709 457-2024 or ☏ +1 709 457-7197 ).

Intraprovincial flights are provided by Air Canada , Provincial Airlines and Air Labrador .

See [ edit ]

In the St. John's area , be sure to visit the historic Signal Hill fort and walking trail, and watch the sun come up over the ocean. The other main sites in the capital are the Battery, which is the oldest part of St. John's, the colourful downtown row houses, and the natural harbour of St. John's. Nearby Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, is very scenic, and windy too!

Going " Around the Bay " is a term Newfoundlanders use to talk about travelling around the numerous outport communities. Often this is limited to those on the Avalon Peninsula in the area between Conception Bay and St. John's. Points of interest, historical and aesthetic, along the way: Bay Bulls, Roaches Line, Brigus, Cupids, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace (the original capital of the island), Carbonear, Victoria — the new highway runs around the townships, making access to Bay Roberts and even as far as Carbonear faster and easier, but you will miss out on some interesting scenery and historical places by taking the highway.

After you go Around the Bay, and end up in Carbonear or Victoria, spend the night at a local inn. Get up the next day go " Around the Belt ", a term Newfoundlanders use to describe travelling down the shore, up north around the tip of the peninsula, down the other side, and across the Heart's Content Barrens. Points of interest along the way: Spout Cove, Bradley's Cove, Western Bay, Northern Bay, Flambro Head, Lower Island Cove, Caplin Cove, Bay de Verde, Grate's Cove, Daniel's Cove, Winterton, Heart's Content.

The provincial tourism agency markets this route around the bay and belt as the Baccalieu Trail , and provides maps and driving instructions on its website.

Around the province, there are fishing stages, wharves, and other remnants of the province's long history of fishing . The Wooden Boat Museum in Winterton north of Dildo , focuses on local wooden boat history and its contribution to the province's economy and way of life. Visit St. Lawrence to see the site of the shipwrecked USS Truxtun and USS Pollux.

In the centre of the island, Gander 's international airport, once the refueling stop for nearly all international flights from Europe to North America, is worth a visit for fans of architecture and design for its well-preserved 1950s look.

Gros Morne National Park , in the west of the island, is one of the highlights for many visitors because of its varied landscapes and stark beauty. Be sure to visit Western Brook Pond, a landlocked fjord in the park.

The L'anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula on the island, is the site of the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America and believed to be the landfall site of Leif Eriksson as related in the Vinland sagas. It is one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Newfoundland and Labrador; the others are Gros Morne and the Basque Whaling Station in Red Bay.

Visitors who make the effort to visit remote Labrador region will be rewarded with the historic Basque Whaling Site in Red Bay , and many small communities along the Labrador coast. Battle Harbour, a National Historic Site on an island near Mary's Harbour , is a restored ghost town that was the historical hub of the Labrador salt fish industry.

You'll find wildlife such as puffins, whales, caribou, moose, eagles, and otters all over the province. NL Nature is a good source for finding out who is where.

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Being so focused on the sea, it is appropriate that boat tours are a popular way of experiencing Newfoundland and Labrador. Look for whale watching tours in many coastal towns, and iceberg boat tours at Twillingate, northwest of Gander, where there is much better viewing than from Avalon Peninsula. You can take a ferry to visit the Southern Communities of the province not accessible by road.

Hikers will find lots of great trails in Gros Morne National Park and Terra Nova National Park . The East Coast Trail is a stunningly beautiful rugged hiking trail, on which you can hike and camp for days along cliffs and through forests. You can also hike the Trans Canada Trail in Newfoundland, following the former CN "Newfie Bullet" narrow-gauge line across the island. Even in St. John's, there is a great hiking. Hike around the Signal Hill trail, a rugged, terraced path that leads through the old Battery village and around Signal Hill, up to Cabot tower and back to the former Battery Hotel, giving a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, St. John's harbour, and the city.

Biking or driving the 490-km Viking Trail will take you to a place of austere, unspoiled beauty up the west coast of the island.

There is downhill skiing at Marble Mountain or cross-country skiing at Blow-Me-Down.

Take a driving tour of the other colourfully-named outports like Joe Batt's Arm, Leading Tickles, and Little Burnt Bay.

In winter, snowmobiling is popular: Stephenville is Newfoundland's main hub for this activity.

Events [ edit ]

• July 1, Canada Day , is the nation's birthday for Canadians marking the day in 1867 that three British colonies formed a federation; in Newfoundland it's not quite so simple. Newfoundland suffered crippling military losses at the Battle of Mount Hamel (part of the Battle of the Somme in the Great War ) on July 1, 1916 so this day remains a war memorial. Paradoxically, solemn war remembrance and national birthday celebration take place simultaneously.
• If visiting in mid-July, don't forget to party in Grand Falls - Windsor at the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival , an annual festival including a salmon dinner, a Newfie Night dance, and the Splash Concert.
• If visiting in August, go to the Royal St. John's Regatta at Quidi Vidi Lake in the city, the oldest sporting event in North America (160 years and counting). It is traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August or the first good weather day after. On this day, most of St. John's shuts down, and an average crowd of 50,000 people go to see the races and partake of the many concession stands.

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Rural Newfoundland is known for its seafood and its working-class roots. Rural restaurants offer an over-abundance of "golden foods" (deep fried) and classically simple fare. Vegetarians will be hard pressed to find anything without meat in it, and vegans might want to pack a lunch. But if you're a fish and chips lover, you'll "fill your boots". Mainly you will see battered cod, "chips dressing and gravy", dressing being a savory-laced stuffing mixture, fish-and-brewis (pronounced "fish and brews", salt cod mashed up with a boiled rock-hard sailor's bread, pork scrunchions, and traditionally drizzled with blackstrap molasses). Ches's or the Big R in the greater St. John's area are good choices here (locals have strong opinions about which is better.) Jigg's dinner (also known as corned beef and cabbage) is a traditional one pot meal consisting of salt beef, root vegetables such as carrot, turnip, parsnip and potato, and cabbage. Also thrown in the pot is a muslin bag of yellow split peas (known as pease pudding), burgers and fries, and seafood chowder.

But if you're nice, and lucky, someone might invite you in to their home for a homemade moose stew, rabbit pie, seal flipper, caribou sausage, partridgeberry pie or a cuppa tea with home-baked bread and homemade bakeapple jam. All of these are very interesting and delicious. A big traditional meal is often referred to as "a scoff", and as Newfoundlanders also love to dance and party, an expression for a dance and a feed is a "scoff and scuff", which might be accompanied by accordion, guitar, fiddle, a singalong, and a kitchen party. Kitchen socials are so much a part of Newfoundland culture that even today, many houses are better equipped to receive visitors through the back door (leading to the kitchen) than through the front.

Fish has always been at the heart of Newfoundland culture and even with the collapse of the commercial fisheries, you will find seafood dishes almost everywhere. Cod, halibut, flounder, crab, lobster, squid, mussels, and capelin (a small fish similar to smelt or grunion) are all well represented. So too are other animals supported by the ocean system - seal, turr (murre) and the like.

A lot of Newfoundlanders habitually drink tea with evaporated or "canned" milk (a popular brand being Nestle Carnation milk). If you prefer "regular" milk, you usually ask for "tea with fresh milk" and this is, in fact, a good way to spot a Newfoundlander (or at least an Atlantic Province native) in other parts of the country. An easy excuse to have a friendly chat is to invite someone in for a "cuppa tea".

In "town", i.e. St. John's (and the other city centres of Newfoundland), there are many good restaurants for the picking, and several vegetarian and vegan friendly spots.

While in Newfoundland, particularly St. John's, do try to sample some of the candy and sweets from Purity Factories, an island fixture for many years and makers of several traditional-style confections. For many Newfoundlanders, Christmas would not be the same without a bottle of Purity Syrup, and breakfast without some of their partridgeberry and bakeapple jam wouldn't be right. (Note: bakeapples and partridgeberries are referred to elsewhere as "cloudberries" and "lingonberries", respectively.)

Newfoundland is where fried chicken chain Mary Brown's Chicken (a Canadian equivalent of KFC) was founded. The first Mary Brown's opened in St. John's at the Avalon Mall in 1969, and the chain has since expanded with locations in most areas of Canada, except in Quebec. Many cities and towns in Newfoundland will have a Mary Brown's location, with multiple locations in the St. John's and Corner Brook areas. The chain's specialty items are fried chicken and taters.

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You will be in for a "time" (a social gathering) with lots of cheer. This is a province that consumes per capita more alcohol than any other in Canada. The legal drinking age in the province is 19. You will find nearly all the alcohol you desire in a Newfoundland bar. George Street in St. John's, Newfoundland has a reputation for having the most bars per capita in North America. Its largest celebration, George Street Festival, starts in early August and finishes on the Tuesday before Regatta Day.

Newfoundland & Labrador has a wonderful set of regional beers that you cannot find outside of the province. While a number of these are now brewed by the large macrobreweries (Labatt and Molson), some of them are not. Depending on where you are, you will be able to locate brews with names like Kyle, Killick, Rasberry Wheat Ale, Hemp Ale, India, Black Horse, Jockey Club, Dominion Ale, Quidi Vidi 1892, and Blue Star. Something you may notice while drinking beer in the province is the tendency for the breweries to advertise that their beers are union-made "right here" in Newfoundland. Beer is commonly found in convenience stores with a liquor licence and from the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation (NLC). The NLC is a government-owned monopoly and, much like most of Canada, there is a better selection of local and foreign beers than there are provincial beers. Inter-province trade in beer tends to be limited to the major brands, with no attention paid to the many excellent craft breweries in other regions.

While in Newfoundland, you will also encounter Screech. Screech, a Jamaican-style dark rum, is historically a result of trade between Newfoundland and Jamaica. Jamaica got the salt cod, Newfoundland got the rum. In all honesty, the rum has been tamed to conform with contemporary liquor laws, especially compared to its much more potent ancestor. Hard liquor is usually found only at the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation in urban areas; local businesses (such as convenience stores) will be designated as "agency" locations to sell spirits (as a sideline) in small rural villages.

Newfoundland has a quiet but strong tradition of berry wines. Blueberry wine, for those in the know, is as closely associated with Newfoundland tastes as Screech, and for many, may be a far more palatable first experience. Also be sure to look for partridgeberry, blackberry, cloudberry, and rhubarb wines. All of these can often be found in NLC outlets. The NLC retains the distinction of being the only liquor control board in Canada which still directly manufactures and bottles several of its hard liquor products (Screech, notably, but also gin, brandy and two vodkas), to retain the strong provincial association.

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Much of Newfoundland and Labrador is still very much off the beaten path; there are still many outports only reachable by sea using coastal ferries.

While Bell offers adequate UMTS (WCDMA) coverage of most of Newfoundland island (Trans-Canada Highway, Great Northern Peninsula and Burin Peninsula ), as of 2014 cellular coverage of any kind does not exist on the Trans-Labrador outside Labrador City , Churchill Falls and Goose Bay .

There is little GSM coverage on Newfoundland and nothing in Labrador as Rogers (Canada's only remaining GSM carrier) covers just Corner Brook and a small fragment of Trans-Canada Highway on the Avalon Peninsula in and around St. John's .

Stay safe [ edit ]

The only dangers of which tourists should be mindful are related to nature and not to crime. Newfoundland is one of the safest parts of Canada and locals are very helpful to lost or confused tourists.

• Watch out for moose on any highway in Newfoundland. There is a large moose population and no fencing or barricades to keep them off the road. Moose collisions can lead to death or serious injury, and usually result in the car being destroyed. Be especially alert on rural highways off of the Trans-Canada Highway, which may have thick brush or trees right on the side of the road. Take special care when driving at night on all highways. May-November is the peak season for collisions. The Newfoundland and Labrador government maintains a page on highway moose safety.
• Fog can move in on highways in coastal areas very quickly and produce an almost whiteout effect. Drive according to weather conditions!
• Do not pass beyond marked barricades at tourist destinations on the coast. Tourists have fallen to their deaths (particularly at Cape Spear and Twillingate isle) by going too close to the edge of the rocky cliffs.
• Newfoundland is known for its severe snowfalls in wintertime. The western coast (facing the wide-open Gulf of St. Lawrence) and sub-Arctic Labrador are particularly vulnerable. Some sections of Trans-Labrador Highway may be closed for up to a week in adverse weather, with portions which closely skirt the Atlantic coastline being most exposed. Pack for an extended stay if arriving in winter.

Respect [ edit ]

• The "Newfie" (also "Newf") stereotype : in Canada, this figure is similar to the hillbilly stereotype or the rural hick stereotype. As with both of those cases, it is rooted in discrimination. While some Newfoundlanders may call themselves "Newfies", it may be wise to refrain from calling the province's residents as such yourself, as many see this as a slur or putdown when it comes from a non-native. Like "Canuck", which began as a slur against Canadians, the word "Newfie" is acceptable to some, but err on the side of caution and use "Newfoundlander" instead.
• While Newfoundlanders are generally easy-going people who do not take themselves too seriously, criticism or jokes about the province's culture will not be welcomed. Newfoundlanders are proud of their history and distinct culture.

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