Thank you for your interest in Newfoundland and Labrador! The island of Newfoundland is colloquially known as "The Rock". The mainland portion of the province, Labrador is larger in land mass, but lower in population. The dogs (Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever) are named after the places, by the way, and both are known as having remarkable rescue skills and excellent temperament. The spectacular icebergs that float down from Greenland on their journey to melting in the North Atlantic are just as spectacular to see the 500th time as they are the first! I've seen them nearly every year for 50+ years and am awestruck every time! They are breathtaking, but dangerous! The Titanic struck one off our coast, you may recall. The first video you viewed was lovely, but was very specifically about Gander and Fogo Island and, while they are both lovely places to visit, they are not all there is to see and do here. Newfoundland's Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America (except Greenland) and standing here, you are actually closer to Ireland than you are to Vancouver, British Columbia! The islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon that you noticed off our south coast are actually a part of France. You will need a passport to visit, and it is stamped as you have visited France. The people are fully French citizens and the culture (and French pastries!) are truly European! Our capital city, St. John's is famous for Jellybean Row houses, the most bars per square foot in North America on George Street, the site of Marconi receiving the first Trans-Atlantic wireless signal at Signal Hill, making it the birthplace of modern communications! Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's newest province (we joined Canada in 1949), but was inhabited by indigenous Beothuk, Mi'iqmac and Innuit peoples before Vikings landed and made a settlement at L'Anse Aux Meadows around the year 1000. The village has been reconstructed and is a National Historic Park. After the Vikings left, the Indigenous peoples were left undisturbed until the arrival of Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) in 1497, and it was officially claimed by the British as a colony in 1583. The USA had air force and naval bases here at St. John's, Gander, Argentia, Stephenville and Goose Bay during World War II, and the Germans fired torpedoes from U-boats, sinking ships at Bell Island and a ferry near Port Aux Basques. The signing of The Atlantic Charter by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Britain's Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill here formed the basis for what has become the United Nations! So much history here, in addition to spectacular scenery, wonderful people, and close encounters with wildlife (including many moose)! And yeah, we're exceedingly friendly, eh! 🇨🇦
@@echobeefpv8530 Aww, thanks! How kind of you to say that! I'm kinda passionate (just a smidge 😉) about my home province, and I do tend to babble on about it! I really appreciate your comment. Cheers from "The Rock"! 😊
I enjoyed your writeup. I grew up in Niagara Falls, and now live in London for work. Always lived in Ontario. Fascinated with what all the other provinces have to offer. I learned something new about St.Pierre and Miquelon. I definitely want to visit.
@@65chilipepper Well, thank you for the kind compliment, and I'm glad to know you (very patiently!) read what I wrote. I've visited both Niagara Falls and London, ON, and enjoyed them both. I certainly hope you enjoy yourself if you have an opportunity to visit NL!
You need to remember, Gander has a population of just over 11,000 people, so welcoming 7,000 people is quite an endeavor for the local population. The infrastructure just doesn't exist for that much of an influx of people.
I thought I was a good person until I visited my relatives in Nfld. The level of kindness i witness there makes me feel like I need to try harder. Truly amazing people!
Lol the Newfoundland and Labrador Dog breeds are about has gentle and friendly, as the people here in Newfoundland. Fun fact, the Newfoundland Pony is about the same size as a Newfoundland dog. When i saw my neighbours walking their horse for the first time I thought it was a black Dog, lol.
@@happykitty6609 Newfoundland Pony are not about the same size as a Newfoundland dog. Newfoundland Pony is 11 to 14.2 hands (44 to 58 inches, 112 to 147 cm) tall Newfoundland dog is 71 cm (28 in) or 66 cm (26 in)
Just watched your video, I'm a Newfoundlander, lived in Gander during 911, watched the horror in NYC. Then the plane's started landing here..Schools were shut down, people were set up everywhere around town, passengers were also bussed to other little towns close by. Some islanders opened their homes to people , and to this day still keep in contact with their new friends. Gander isn't large, to see the sidewalks full of people from the planes was a sight for sure.. I believed our Hockey stadium was turned into a huge refrigerator , to store food needed to feed the passengers... I'm sure there are videos online showing this time in our lives.. Newfoundland is a awesome place, we do have a ton of small towns, our capital is St John's, sadly we rank badly because we are considered the poorest province.. Love my island, ranking be dammed. Lol
Hi Tyler! I was a teenager when I went to Newfoundland…aka The Rock with an exchange program. We went to their homes then they visited us on the prairie. One day it was raining and the mother of the family I was staying with kitted me up with a yellow slicker and rain boots just like her kids all wore. My father was born in Ireland so I had no problem understanding the locals which amazed the father. He actually showed me off to the neighbours as most visitors couldn’t understand him or a few of his friends. I saw so many cool things in that week and have always wanted to go back. The family made me feel welcome and part of the family…7 kids. I loved being in the kitchen with the mother hearing her stories. One of their daughters stayed with us and she loved cooking with my grandma hearing her stories. Thanks Tyler as I am going back for sure now! Take care, eh!
When you asked about it being weird that Labrador isn’t talked about as it’s connected to the main land it’s because it’s sparsely populated due to it being north. Also the “rock” is what people from new found land call the island as it’s very rocky. Instead of saying new foundland they say “the rock”
Hi Tyler, "Newfoundland" rhymes with "understand." The accent is on the last syllable. And I think someone else mentioned: St. Pierre and Miquelon are two tiny islands off Newfoundland that are actually governed by France. The people there are French citizens. Would be an interesting look.
I'm from Quebec and Newfoundland is on my bucket list of places to go. To me, this is what paradise looks and feels like: stunning landscapes, delicious food and amazing people. It is true that Newfoundlanders are known to be the friendliest, most welcoming people. When I think of Newfoundland, I think of Jonny Harris who plays George Crabtree in Murdoch Mysteries, one of my favorite Canadian series, and the must-watch episode: Republic of Murdoch
I'm from Labrador and in the summer when we would go to Newfoundland to visit family we would drive out through Quebec. Specifically, Baie Comeau, Matane and then drive to Nova Scotia to get the ferry to NL. Quebec is an absolutely stunning province as well.
You mentioned St. Pierre et Miquelon, which is just off the coast of the island of Newfoundland. Interesting fact is that St. Pierre et Miquelon are territories that belong to France, and the people who live there hold French citizenship. Another little fact for you: Fogo Island is an amazing place, but if you want to stay at the Fogo Island Inn you'd better have a bank account that has more than a few digits in the balance, if you know what I mean. But aside from the playgrounds of the rich and famous our province is amazing. If you visit bring your appetite and your sense of adventure...and warm clothes. Cheers!
@poppy. This was a trick bonus question on a geography test back in 1984. The question posed was what European country is closest to Canada. We all answered Ireland. It was St.Pierre & Miquelon
From my experience, I find Newfies to be some of the nicest and friendliest of all Canadians. Always giving the shirt off their back for others and they don’t stir up sh*t like people from certain other provinces.
@@juliengoguen17 we don't really mind being called Newfies! It's when people add derogatory adjectives such as "dumb Newfies" or "lazy Newfies" do we take exception!
Tyler you absolutely have to watch the videos of how the people of Gander NFLD harboured all the passengers from all the planes that had to land in Gander when the USA closed their air space on 911.
There is no doubt about the people of Newfoundland. They are incredible. You should also look into L'Anse aux Meadows. Originally, L'Anse aux Medus, which means Jellyfish Cove in English.
Thank you for this comment. I knew that L'Anse Aux Meadows was a Canadian National Historic Site and had been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, but I had never heard about that translation of the name. How interesting!
@@carolmurphy7572 The use of Meadows instead of Medus is simply a a corruption of the French that sounds essentially the same. Thus it ended up being spelt Meadows. It needs to be noted that most places on the west and south coasts of Newfoundland were orignally named by the Basque or the French; whereas, the English originally named most places on the north coast.
My farther is from the rock and he told me how he grew up seeing icebergs and whale pods out his window and all I get is building. I would love to live in newfoundland and see the same things and walk the same streets , do my best to complete the Newfie pub crawl, go mummering and whatever else this beautiful province had to offer
Gross Morne Provincial Park is the most amazing place You may ever see. It looks like Grand Canyon North . It was called Lands End by the Vikings, because they thought this was the end of the World , and if You went any further You would fall off of the World . Labrador was gifted to Newfoundland for Joining the Confederation in 1949. They both have enormous natural resources, which have been untouched, although there are large mines in Labrador however there is only one way into these places , that is by plane And Yes, they WERE stranded . Newfoundland is an island and there is only 2 ways out, By boat or plane, there were no planes out of Gander and no boat either because of fears of over crowding, The Hotels were all taken and there was no place For Americans to stay except in the Airport. It took WEEKS before they could get home. So local people accepted strangers into thier homes, gave them food and shelter, and treated them like Family ! Every word I say is true ! Ask any American who was there ! They will ALL tell You the same thing Newfoundland is the poorest Province in the country , but they are the MOST Generous people You will EVER meet ! Most Newfoundlanders call the province The Rock . I have heard that if You can't get Laid in NFLD You are not a man ! That is because women out number the men by a large number , and they like to drink ! If You go to Nfld You may find Yourself invited into some ones house for a drink and to hear local musicians playing guitar and other instruments around the kitchen table untill the wee hr . Nfld is a must see place ! And Frankly it is a cheap vacation. DML
You Are Here: A Come From Away Story is a documentary of the flights diverted to Gander Newfoundland where a small community raised up and housed ,fed and entertained their guest, Most of them didn’t even know Newfoundland existed and swear to come back someday to visit or even live, some passengers fell in love and get married there , good documentary
Nfld has the most interesting and unique history of all the provinces….being 525 years old, not including the Vikings! It is world recognized as one of the best places to visit…on the planet…not just in Canada! He majestic scenery and culture is #1in Canada…from what I saw!
My dad lives in NFLD. It's the best place I've ever vacationed... In summer. Late August is the time. Most of the wild berries are ready and the (inland) water is about as warm as it will get.
If your idea of the ideal vacation involves more than palm trees and cocktails by a pool in the tropics, then I can guarantee that Newfoundland will be THE best vacation you will ever take. For the full experience, drive and take the ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. It's one of the few places on earth with almost no light pollution. At night, you will be awestruck by the number of stars and the milky way is absolutely stunning. For me, "Da Rock" and it's people (their kindness and generosity is unrivaled) are a crown jewel of Canada.
Are we really one of the few places with no light pollution? Wow. I thought everyone could see the stars the way I do. I really figured at least most certainly could. The things we take for granted. I WILL have a look at the stars again when the clouds are away and I WILL appreciate them more for your comment. Thanks.
@@trishtv8310 It's incredible. When my wife and I drove from Deer Lake to Port aux Basques to catch a late ferry back to NS, it was after midnight and cloudy. The clouds broke and we couldn't believe our eyes at the thousands of stars and the milky way. We pulled over to the side of the road about halfway, and when I turned off the engine you literally couldn't see your hand inches from your face, it was so dark, but the sky! My wife was so overcome by the beauty she wept.
A quick Google search on heritage minutes Canada will turn up a list of 97 one minute clips with all the videos. I know this because I was watching one of Tyler's other videos this morning and I did exactly that.
I'm from western Canada, Alberta actually and I've got to say every damn Newfie I've met has been an open-hearted, funny, laid-back person with a great sense of humor. I love all my Maritime friends who have settled in the west.
I lived in High level and Bonnyville for a number of years both. I loved the Albertans I met. I found you all very friendly and made friends among you! My son was born there and is an Albertan officially though he was only there for about a year and a half. I loved your distinct culture and beautiful cities. And THE BEST BEEF ON EARTH. xoxoxo
Hopefully this doesn't come off rude or anything but NL is not part of the Maritimes. Its part of the Atlantic provinces but the Maritimes is the Atlantic provinces minus NL.
@@gregdawe2786 Yes I do understand that. Quite an oversight. I wonder why those other provinces would not want to be associated with Newfoundland and would wish to distinguish themselves in some way from us. Could it be that old Canadian prejudice that we do not mention because as Canadians we try to forgive and forget? Can't get much more maritime than stuck out into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with not much but South America below you and Europe to the East. We are more Maritime than any of you. So there. And we are also very sexy. So mmmmeelllll! And saucy as Fa when you make us remember.
@@gregdawe2786 The term is divisional. It awakens an old resentment in some of us here on the rock. You don't want us to be grouped in with your maritime provinces because we arrived late even though we are more maritime than ALL of you! FINE. Take your title of maritime and stick it up your front end as there is already a stick in your rear end. lol. I am not saying this to YOU. I am just illustrating just what kind of thoughts might go through a Newfoundlander's mind when confronted with this divisional, antiquated term. We are cooler anyway! lol. We have our own play on Broadway, can land the space shuttle, our own national war memorial, our own national anthem, our own flag, our own food, our own distinct way of speaking, our own music and art AND we are of the nicest people on EARTH. If GOD came to Earth for a vacation, he would do it on The Rock. For he said, build your home upon a rock and not upon the sand!!!!!!! And we did. :D
In my entire life, being 59 and Canadian, I've never met someone from Newfoundland who wasn't the kindness, sweetest, most giving being you could ever meet!!! If you ever get to travel there then do so!! Be kind and caring while you visit and you'll have the most amazing time!!! Even if you can't muster up being kind I'm sure you'll still be treated very well!
Although there are viking summer camp remains here in Newfoundland (Lans aux Meadows) and they carbon date older than the Greenland settlements, there's no proof that it was Leif's crew. It's assumed, but not proven. They also definitely didn't settle here and found the place, as the remains of the settlement are clearly a summer grounds.
I loved Gander when I went. It was after 911 and before Come From Away was out. I learned about the story at the Airplane Museum. The man there told us all about what happened. I wish I had spent more time there. The rest of the places we visited were BEAUTIFUL and the people were very friendly. I am hoping to go back someday.
Pretty cool watching this, was waiting for the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia videos. Being Nova Scotian but having Newfie parents and family so I'm closely tied with Newfoundland and visit regularly. Gander is a great place and I love it there, it's where both sides of my family comes from and it's like my second home so people learning about Gander and the province all around really hit home for me. Super exited to watch upcoming videos, love this channel!!
So glad you are learning about my home "The Rock" which is what they call the island of Newfoundland. I think we might have some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Canada. From small fishing communities (which was the basis for European settlement hundreds of years ago) to the city life in St. John's; from landlocked fjords to the exposed earth's mantle, and so much more. It's hard to believe all these things are on the same island with only just over half a million people spread throughout the entire province (over 90% of it on the island portion). The first video only showed a small portion of Central NL but the second one (which I watched myself only a few weeks ago) shows more of the island. Newfies are very proud of our home and love introducing people to it. Be warned that if anyone comes for a visit...expect to want to come back again! Lol.
The Rock being a name for the island of Newfoundland you can now add that to your repertoire of Canadian slang. A topic that could have its own video for the slang of Newfoundland which I think you would enjoy quite a bit hahaha. They have a regional flare that’s really quite distinct.
This is good for me. Newfoundland and Labrador are on my bucket list. I have been to every other province but that one. I have several friends from there and have seen amazing pictures.
nfld came close to being part of the usa not so long ago. it's the baby and most of us feel that way towards it - the cute and cuddly. traditions tend to last longer there too.
FYI: Even though Labrador was always part of the province, it didn't change its name from Newfoundland to Newfoundland & Labrador until 2001. Newfoundland itself did not join the rest of Canada until 1949, 82 years after Confederation. Newfoundlanders, or Newfies for short, are a very proud people with a distinct culture all their own. Because of the large percentage of the province that was settled by Irish emigrants, the Newfoundland accent sounds a lot like an Irish accent. They're also known for their friendliness and sense of humour. The correct pronunciation of the province's name is "Newfendland".
Every province joined Confederation at different times. And there are many distinct cultures in Canada, it's almost like you don't know what the country is like. Newfoundland fits in by the fact its distinct of it's own, like many other unique places, rather than it being one giant country of the same thing.
@@tiffaniterris2886 Why are you so upset that people are enjoying Newfoundland? It's a video about Newfoundland, obviously the comments are going to be talking about us..
There are loads of Ice Bergs, Whales of all kinds - humpback, orca, pilot, minke, and more, along with dolphins. Hon fishing and have a “Boil Up” on the beach with mussels, clams, oysters, and of course crab and lobster! We often went to the cabin and would have a “Boil Up” on the beach as a “Rest Stop”, before venturing on to our family’s cabin. And, YES, most everyone has at least 1 cabin, especially those who DO NOT live in St. John’s. Very common for the “BAY PEOPLES” to hunt, fish, garden, pick berries for their jam for the year, and often cabins are used for this, as well as, relaxing these days! You will also find a difference between a “TOWNIE” (people from St, John’s and it’s suburbs) and a “BAYMAN” (people from around the bay - aka - everyone else that lives in the communities around Newfoundland). There are people from CENTRAL Newfoundland like GANDER, GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, and CORNERBROOK that may consider themselves a TOWNIE. Although, many of these residents usually come from the small communities from “Around the Bay” thus, considering themselves a BAYMAN for life! This video shows just a SLIVER…the people will smother you with hospitality! I’m telling ya Tyler - you would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this gorgeous island! You will get a chance to see the REAL Newfoundland…meet new FRIENDS for life…and go to the “CABIN” as often as you want and have countless boil-ups! Just be careful - they like to share their alcohol! I HOPE you visit Newfoundland…through a LOCAL’s eyes…not through tourist venues! Only then you will get to find the GEMS scattered throughout Newfoundland! Then come visit us in Jasper/Banff where I now live! Cheers🇨🇦😎🇺🇸
Hi. Neighboring Canadian here. Originally from Toronto but now live north in Barrie home to the buttertart. Nfld is known as the "rock". Never been but on my bucketlist. Loving your videos and learning new things as well. When I was in school we learned about the United States in geography class I remember part of my exam was labeling all of the US States on a map. Grew up traveling with my family across your country in our travel trailer each summer. Each of our countries is so very lucky to have such amazing national parks and places to visit.
@Due: I only found out about Dildo NL, on Jimmy Kimmel. Apparently he did a joke, and the town reached out to Jimmy and a relationship was born! I luv Newfoundlanders. Two of my co workers were from the Rock, and they were the most beautiful people I have ever met! ( I live in Toronto) Stay safe, stay sane, stay Strong!
Hi Tyler - a Sub from Newfoundland here. You should come visit. It is a truly beautiful part of the world. I have lived and worked in 6 countries but my heart and home is right here. I am back for good now.
That story is only the tip of the iceberg regarding the sites. The list of places to go is extensive. I myself have only seen a small fraction of it but what I have seen makes me feel so comfortable. It's hard to say exactly what it is about it but it just feels right.
Newfoundland is referred to, in Canada as "the Rock". It's not an actual place, but what we call the whole island. You should really check out some of the videos of the fjords there. It's amazing.
Only Newfies call it the rock. People from other provinces don't generally get the reference (other than Alberta, because there are so many Newfies around). Same with PEI. If you talk to someone from PEI about "the island" they understand that to mean PEI. But that's only a term that people from PEI understand and use.
@@joels7605 Actually, I live in Ontario and I have known many others that have called it that. Whether they have picked up the phrase from someone from the Island or not, I've heard over the years, it being referred to as "the rock" or "the Island ".
You were so Funny at the beginning. Thank you. 😊 You need to see SO Much More...ie their Capital City St John's Newfoundland...we are there often, flying from Halifax Ibternational Airpot to St John's Airport. My husband's family, all still live in St John's and Mt Pearl. It's true, it's an awesome place to visit, with amazing wonderful people, who are so friendly, welcoming. Newfoundlanders, the friendliest, caring, give the shirt of their back kind of people. They will help you, anyway they can. Oh and the Food, they Love to cook and bake, and the more that come, the happier! In Newfoundland, the oldest Irish dielect has been reached and found. You will find they speak much like someone from from Ireland. Oh I could tell you so much more. I can say it would be rare for anyone to say when visiting Newfoundland, that they didn't Love their visit! The land is Amazing as are the people. Newfoundland, a must see, at least once...though you most likely won't see all...Newfoundland & Labrador in one week. It's a Big Provience! ❤️ Oh and don't forget to be "Sworn in" as an honorary Newfoundlander. 😊 All you need to do is Kiss the Cod have a swig of of Screech! Please do a show on St John's Newfoundland, this is their Capital City. Cheers! 🤗❤️
You mentioned screech! My Newfoundland friends alway brought a lot of Screetch when they visited me in Alberta. No thank you was not an option! Generous and kind people that wanted to share…… a lot!
Early in the 1800s, some of the multipurpose dogs used in North America (mostly Canada) by hunters were shipped back to England. Many of these "water dogs" were of the Newfoundland type, but the smaller ones were often designated "St John's" dogs. this is a breed of Newfoundland dogs too
I'm a Newfoundlander, I love that you have a interest in our Canadian provinces and territories. There is a lot more to Newfoundland and Labrador then those videos show. We were the ones who got the call when the Titanic hit a iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic, look up a screech in to become a honorary Newfie and our accent is pretty unique, it's a mix of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh. People say were hard to understand but I don't know why lol. Our Newfoundland music has a strong Irish influence. People from Newfoundland usually move away because good jobs are pretty scarce here but they usually always come back. You will find Newfies in most provinces for that reason. Newfoundland has culture like no other. Fishing used to be the biggest industry but now geared more towards oil and as of late green energy. Ask any Newfie anywhere there's no place like "The Rock" as we affectionately call it. We love to have people visit and share our culture with anyone that shows interest. Hopefully you will visit one day!😁❤
Newfoundland is known for its Celtic culture, which you missed out on by breezing past the bit on St John's, which is the most Irish place outside Ireland. Their traditional music is not to be missed.
I’m a Nova Scotian living in Newfoundland. I love it here, the people are truly the nicest and the scenery is breathtaking. I lived in other provinces over the years and people say there’s no place like home, but This is the next best place!!!
It's lovely that you wanted to learn about our province. Here's a little lesson on how to pronounce our name: (understand -- Newfnland) the emphasis is on New and land while shortening the sound of the found, give a try it is much easier to say 😃
Cant get enough of you trying to pronounce the towns and places here in newfound-land!! Your videos makes me feel so proud to be a Newfoundlander!! Keep up the great videos. Thanks
This is so nice to see my home garnering some attention on the media-I have lived my entire life on the island of Newfoundland, and since things like the musical “Come From Away” being released, we get to share just how special NL truly is with a lot more people! It’s certainly interesting to witness someone get their first look at our home, it kind of puts it into perspective how special this place truly is for someone who has been here for so long that it has become commonplace. There are also so many other things that this province has to offer than what are highlighted in this video. I have been here for over 20 years and there are many places I have yet to visit that are certainly on my bucket list-every summer I make sure I have some time in my schedule to meet up with my parents and travel to a new community/region of the province that we have never visited, and each time we do it we head back home even more amazed with what this place has to offer. But as this video highlights, it’s not just the scenery here that makes NL a worthwhile trip-it’s the many aspects of the culture too. The NL hospitality, the dialect, the food, and the traditional music are all instrumental in making Newfoundland and Labrador the wonderful place that it is
Im born and raised in Canadain British Columbia, and been around a long time, but I still havent yet seen much of Canada because it's so large and circumstances havent allowed me to..but I would love to see more and especially visit Newfoundland.
The 2 islands off the coast of Newfoundland -- "Saint-Pierre and Miquelon" are well worth reading about: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon *** FYI: you need a passport to get on the islands Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are the last piece of French territory in North America. They are quite distinct from Newfoundland and Labrador, making them a must visit. Indeed, the tourism industry of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and the Burin Peninsula, in Eastern Newfoundland, are closely entwined.
I’ve been fortunate to travel across all of Canada and NFLD is my by far my favourite province! Of course it’s beautiful, but it’s all about the people. Hands down, the nicest, funniest, most generous people in the whole country. And the sayings and accents are the cherries on top 😝
Also in Northern Labrador, we get around 8 - 9 months of winter with lots of snow and can get extremely cold. It gets so cold that you have to plug in your car which warms the engine so the car can start in extremely cold temperatures. Also, the moisture in the air freezes to like a fog and the moisture in the air of your car tires freezes and makes your tire feel like they are square. Average temperatures in winter is -30 degrees centigrade and it can get down to -50 easily.
Ah I know Gander only from watching the flight route thingie. When you fly to Europe you fly over that part of NL from almost anywhere in North America.
I’m so happy this video mentioned Come From Away. Come From Away is an amazing musical. The true stories of these people it’s just amazing. That musical made me want to go to Newfoundland just to see how generous Newfoundlanders are.
FYI,the Gander Airport, now more of a tourist attraction than anything else, was once one of the world's busiest airports!!!! Before the development of jet travel, as the most easterly airport on the North American Continent, ALL planes travelling between North America and Europe(coming and going across the Atlantic) needed to fuel and/or refuel at Gander before or after making the journey first until the 1950's and was very important during WW2. This is a reason why so many planes were redirected and could be accommodated during 911.
Thank you for your interest in our beautiful province. As a fellow Newfie, I would def say watching other youtubers on their experience and commenting is nice, but to get the true feeling you have to visit here your self. The part near the end the gentleman stating 2 weeks in not enough is 100% true. You would need multiple visits to truly get an idea of the scope of what Newfoundland has to offer.
This vid you covered covered the very touristy hot spots like L.A. and New York. Witch is cool and if you enjoy it. Fill ya pockets full. But for me it would be driving the Bonavista peninsula. All the small communities have their own story. Bonavista itself. Is chalked full of NL an local history. Visit trinity all old buildings are redone and do tours. You can see a running blacksmitch. Old timey mill. NL oldest theatre. Lots of history and sightseeing here. We welcome one and all. ❤
Not overly populated but lots of moose! The people had to be tough, independent and needed each other to survive so hospitality is just a natural result. The "plane people" were stranded in Gander for days after 9/11 because it was the closest point in North America for trans Atlantic flights to land. There were 7000+ guests in a town of 9000 and they took them in, fed them and reassured them in a dreadful time. Nfld received the first SOS from Titanic. If you can find a good video, the Halifax Explosion during WW1 is very interesting. It was the biggest man made explosion until the atomic bomb in Japan, the result of two ships, one a munition ship bound for the war, collided in the harbor. The anchor of one of the two ships was found almost 3 miles from the scene. Many were blinded by glass as they ran to the window to see the fire before the ship exploded. Then a blizzard isolated them from help which eventually came from Boston.
Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway starts on the East Coast of Newfoundland. There is also a mile zero on the Island of Vancouver in British Columbia; however, traditionally, mile 0 is considered to be in Newfoundland.
Labrador retrievers and Newfoundland dogs are named after these regions. PLEASE, PLEASE do a reaction video to the town of Gander, Newfoundland and what they did after 9/11. This is the basis of the broadway musical "Come From Away". Here is just one link, a 60 Minutes story on Gander: ua-cam.com/video/8GXmplRrwgA/v-deo.html
The Canada 150 tour by Must Do Canada is a great series, highly recommend you watch them all they are filled with lots of information on each province and territory.
Hi Tyler. Just came across your video and really enjoyed it. I was born and raised in Newfoundland and now live in Toronto. Newfoundland is as wild and beautiful as you’ve seen in the videos Plus so much more. You can see the sunrise from the Eastern most point of North America at Cape Speer. You can walk on the oldest street in North America in St. John’s water Street. While in St. John’s you can visit Cabot Tower where the first transatlantic wireless message was received in the early 1900s. You can visit Lance au Meadows Where Vikings made landfall in 1000 AD. You can take boat tours to see icebergs and whales. As you cross the province you can hear the accent change but the friendliness is always there. I encourage you to visit Newfoundland someday. To really appreciate it I would take two weeks at least in the summer. No smog, no humidity, ocean breezes and incredible scenery.
I have a book called The Story of English and on page 176 states "if you want to hear old Irish spoken in the modern world just go to Newfoundland on the eastern tip of Canada" (not actual wording)
Driving up the west of Newfoundland takes you through Gros Morne; one of the most spectacular places on earth, filled with fiords, blue mountains and quant little villages. When one drives all the way to St. Anthony's you can explore where the Vikings once settled. (500 years before Columbus!) The accent of the Newfoundlanders remind me of Scotland and Ireland and so does their music. An amazing people and culture.
Almost all of the 7,000 people from the planes were welcomed in its citizen's homes as there are only a few hundred hotel rooms, and Ganders' population was slightly bigger than the number of passengers that landed. For a small city to have it's occupants doubled in a matter of hours, yet opening their arms, hearts, and homes to those in need is outstanding IMHO!
I wish there was a video about the people such as a pub crawl of Newfoundland's capital. The Newfies really have the best and most distinct accents and are truly know the meaning of hospitality.
There are nice people just about everywhere I've ever been. Nice doesn't begin to describe the people of Newfoundland. They go very far beyond nice. They practically adopt visitors into there family and you leave feeling like you leaving home.
You should look up Newfoundland's "Screech-In" ceremony. Getting 'screeched in', which turns a visitor into an honorary Newfoundlander, involves doing jigs with an ugly stick, kissing a codfish and a shot or two of (screech) rum (40% alcohol). Then you're given a certificate naming you an honorary Newfoundlander. I have never actually witnessed this but several friends have told me about it, and it sounds like so much fun!
Imagine being stuck in the middle of the Gulf going to Newfoundland from North Sydney, NS in March for 40 hrs. Sitting there all white pack ice as far as the eye could see, and You could see other stuck boats on the Horizon by their smoke stacks. Not a Breeze of wind, Sun blaring down, blue sky, not a cloud. What a Party that was I remember. It felt like You were in a different Time or dimension from Land dwellers being drunk on the ocean. We had to wait for an Ice Breaker come and create a Path forward. This was in 1992 on the Joseph and Clara Swallwood ferry, which is no longer, but She was big for Her time. Check out videos of doing the crossing from Nova Scotia, nowadays. It's a Huge Boat. Check it out.
Newfoundlander here just wanted to say that if you ever get a chance you should plan a trip but make sure that you plan at least a week or two so you can travel and see everything also don’t forget about the small towns like the burin peninsula which we call “the boot” we love a good boil up and a good fed of jiggs dinner and don’t forget to get screeched in!
Another weird video idea: St. Pierre and Miquelon is the closest border between North America and Europe. Technically. It is, to this day, France. Not territory held by France, but literally France. You could swim there depending on the weather.
….” 911: Operation Yellow Ribbon ( Gander Newfoundland )” and “ Gander: Ripple Effect: How a small town’s kindness opened on Broadway”. are two good videos about what happened in Gander on 911.
Newfoundland is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth . Natural and unspoiled with Mountains (The Dolly Vardons ) and gorgeous sea coasts . But the best part of Newfoundland is the people ,warm and friendly beyond compare with such interesting dialects and hilarious antidotes . I am from Nova Scotia but Newfoundland has a special place in my heart . I have visited every province in Canada by the way and Newfoundland fills my boots lol !
I've never heard the term "Dolly Vardons". A quick Google search talks about Dolly Vardens, a salmonid fish native to Alaska. What are Dolly Vardons, please?
@@carolmurphy7572 on our way to Gros Morne national park in NFLD as we came through a mountain range ,a provincial road sign identified the area as the Dolly Vardens or Vardons mountains ,we had a laugh about the name .
Captain Canada...Great explanation NL OR NFLD dog and Labrador Retrievers were descendants of Portugese Water Dogs, bred for water to rescue sailors in S.O.S. situations in rough seas and NOW they ALSO help finding those in mountainous areas when an avalanche(s) have happened burying skiers, snowboarders, those on snowmobiles, hikers, etc. THANKS TO HOW WIDE THEIR PAWS ARE SO THEY DO NOT SINK DOWN IN DEEP SNOW and other assets you already mentioned.
The locals have a beautifully distinct dialect as well. I cannot do it justice, but it has a charming ring to it. My favorite example is if you were lost & called a friend from Newfoundland he/she might say " Stay where you're at, n' I'll come where you're to."
Tyler, I really enjoy your videos. Just subscribed. You must watch the documentary about 911 and Gander. The footage is crazy and it’s incredibly moving. I’ve been to St. John’s, Newfoundland and it is difficult to overstate how friendly and warm the people are.
Awww. I was waiting for this as a Newfoundlander, and I'm a bit disappointed that these were the videos you found. There are much better ones. You never even got to see someone get screeched in, and it didn't even touch on the capital city. I was hoping you'd see the series from Sprouht. He traveled the country with a buddy of his and really get into the things to do. Regardless, thank you. If you ever see a video that piques your interest enough to want to visit, I'll have a cold beer and a good feed (meal) waiting for you. I'll even make sure you make it out of here without a wife and an extra ten pounds (unless you're into that kind of thing).
This one made me cry. I LOVE Nfld and the Rock. Spectacular scenery. When Russel Crowe visited Nfld with the lead singer of Great Big Sea, who he writes music with, he fell in love. Nobody cared about who is, he was friends with an iconic musician and he was welcomed with open arms. He loves Nfld. And the second video, I WISH I had 150 days to fall in love with my homeland
How cute. Yes, you saw "the Rock"....It's Newfoundland's nickname. As an Ontarian that visited Newfoundland: Here are some surface level attractions: Gros Morne National Park, St. John's, Whale watching, Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, and Castle Hill National Historic Site. Of course, the people make it special: For example, on our whale watching trip, the captain called my daughter the sailor of the day and let her drive the boat. So sweet.
Tyler, there was another time the people of Gander NL, stepped up for our American neighbours. In December of 1985, a few days before Christmas a US military transport aircraft carrying many US troops returning from, somewhere as well as cargo. The airplane crashed after stopping in Ganger to refuel. American families travelled to Gander awaiting recovery of their loved ones. The community engulfed the grieving families at the most awful time of their lives over Christmas and New Year. I’m not from there but we were living in St Johns NL, when it was in the news and folks were talking about it. ( it’s pronounced new fun land) it’s cool and damp but the people are funny, and more importantly they are really kind.
I enjoyed your program and I thank you for highlighting our beautiful province . Please come for a visit soon and bring as many family and friends as you like .
My wife and I visited NFLD a few years ago, for 1 week, not nearly enough time, great place, great people, hope to return soon for a much longer visit.
Thank you for your interest in Newfoundland and Labrador! The island of Newfoundland is colloquially known as "The Rock". The mainland portion of the province, Labrador is larger in land mass, but lower in population. The dogs (Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever) are named after the places, by the way, and both are known as having remarkable rescue skills and excellent temperament. The spectacular icebergs that float down from Greenland on their journey to melting in the North Atlantic are just as spectacular to see the 500th time as they are the first! I've seen them nearly every year for 50+ years and am awestruck every time! They are breathtaking, but dangerous! The Titanic struck one off our coast, you may recall. The first video you viewed was lovely, but was very specifically about Gander and Fogo Island and, while they are both lovely places to visit, they are not all there is to see and do here. Newfoundland's Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America (except Greenland) and standing here, you are actually closer to Ireland than you are to Vancouver, British Columbia! The islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon that you noticed off our south coast are actually a part of France. You will need a passport to visit, and it is stamped as you have visited France. The people are fully French citizens and the culture (and French pastries!) are truly European! Our capital city, St. John's is famous for Jellybean Row houses, the most bars per square foot in North America on George Street, the site of Marconi receiving the first Trans-Atlantic wireless signal at Signal Hill, making it the birthplace of modern communications! Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's newest province (we joined Canada in 1949), but was inhabited by indigenous Beothuk, Mi'iqmac and Innuit peoples before Vikings landed and made a settlement at L'Anse Aux Meadows around the year 1000. The village has been reconstructed and is a National Historic Park. After the Vikings left, the Indigenous peoples were left undisturbed until the arrival of Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) in 1497, and it was officially claimed by the British as a colony in 1583. The USA had air force and naval bases here at St. John's, Gander, Argentia, Stephenville and Goose Bay during World War II, and the Germans fired torpedoes from U-boats, sinking ships at Bell Island and a ferry near Port Aux Basques. The signing of The Atlantic Charter by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Britain's Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill here formed the basis for what has become the United Nations! So much history here, in addition to spectacular scenery, wonderful people, and close encounters with wildlife (including many moose)! And yeah, we're exceedingly friendly, eh! 🇨🇦
Wow !! Great job !! I learned a ton, and now want to visit even more !! From Winnipeg, MB.
@@echobeefpv8530 Aww, thanks! How kind of you to say that! I'm kinda passionate (just a smidge 😉) about my home province, and I do tend to babble on about it! I really appreciate your comment. Cheers from "The Rock"! 😊
Thank you for the history lesson. I enjoyed it. I shall put it on my bucket list.
I enjoyed your writeup. I grew up in Niagara Falls, and now live in London for work. Always lived in Ontario. Fascinated with what all the other provinces have to offer. I learned something new about St.Pierre and Miquelon. I definitely want to visit.
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Well, thank you for the kind compliment, and I'm glad to know you (very patiently!) read what I wrote. I've visited both Niagara Falls and London, ON, and enjoyed them both. I certainly hope you enjoy yourself if you have an opportunity to visit NL!
You need to remember, Gander has a population of just over 11,000 people, so welcoming 7,000 people is quite an endeavor for the local population. The infrastructure just doesn't exist for that much of an influx of people.
That's why the surrounding communities also took in stranded passengers. Gander didn't actually take the full 7000.
I thought I was a good person until I visited my relatives in Nfld. The level of kindness i witness there makes me feel like I need to try harder. Truly amazing people!
Tyler, your mind will be completely blown when you hear about Newfoundland dogs.
Omg. Right????!!!!
My family had a big male and he was the most chilled out animal obn the planet. The only dog I might rate as high as a Newf would be a Lab!
Lol the Newfoundland and Labrador Dog breeds are about has gentle and friendly, as the people here in Newfoundland. Fun fact, the Newfoundland Pony is about the same size as a Newfoundland dog. When i saw my neighbours walking their horse for the first time I thought it was a black Dog, lol.
@@happykitty6609 Newfoundland Pony are not about the same size as a Newfoundland dog.
Newfoundland Pony is 11 to 14.2 hands (44 to 58 inches, 112 to 147 cm) tall
Newfoundland dog is 71 cm (28 in) or 66 cm (26 in)
Being a Newfoundlander i always thought it was silly how the newfoundland dog is bigger than the lab despite Newfoundland being smaller
Just watched your video, I'm a Newfoundlander, lived in Gander during 911, watched the horror in NYC. Then the plane's started landing here..Schools were shut down, people were set up everywhere around town, passengers were also bussed to other little towns close by. Some islanders opened their homes to people , and to this day still keep in contact with their new friends. Gander isn't large, to see the sidewalks full of people from the planes was a sight for sure.. I believed our Hockey stadium was turned into a huge refrigerator , to store food needed to feed the passengers... I'm sure there are videos online showing this time in our lives.. Newfoundland is a awesome place, we do have a ton of small towns, our capital is St John's, sadly we rank badly because we are considered the poorest province.. Love my island, ranking be dammed. Lol
Newfoundland is 100% awesome. Was there from Ontario for 4 weeks as a kid and want to go back again now that I’m older. Best kind.
Hi Tyler! I was a teenager when I went to Newfoundland…aka The Rock with an exchange program. We went to their homes then they visited us on the prairie. One day it was raining and the mother of the family I was staying with kitted me up with a yellow slicker and rain boots just like her kids all wore. My father was born in Ireland so I had no problem understanding the locals which amazed the father. He actually showed me off to the neighbours as most visitors couldn’t understand him or a few of his friends. I saw so many cool things in that week and have always wanted to go back. The family made me feel welcome and part of the family…7 kids. I loved being in the kitchen with the mother hearing her stories. One of their daughters stayed with us and she loved cooking with my grandma hearing her stories. Thanks Tyler as I am going back for sure now! Take care, eh!
I was a Katimavik home. We really enjoyed our time with the young people
We have a lot of our Irish accent still
Newfoundland is my favorite place on earth. Very beautiful landscapes and the people are amazing.
Thank you, Newfies have a good reputation
Take a trip to Newfoundland.
When you asked about it being weird that Labrador isn’t talked about as it’s connected to the main land it’s because it’s sparsely populated due to it being north. Also the “rock” is what people from new found land call the island as it’s very rocky. Instead of saying new foundland they say “the rock”
Hi Tyler, "Newfoundland" rhymes with "understand." The accent is on the last syllable. And I think someone else mentioned: St. Pierre and Miquelon are two tiny islands off Newfoundland that are actually governed by France. The people there are French citizens. Would be an interesting look.
NewfunLAND, understand😂
they even drive european cars in st pierre its very strange. its basically europe.
You are correct, Newfoundland is the closest place in Canada to France
never have I heard anyone from Newfoundland pronounce it like understand.
@@patey123 understand Newfinland. It’s like a little rhythm to help people pronounce it
I'm from Quebec and Newfoundland is on my bucket list of places to go. To me, this is what paradise looks and feels like: stunning landscapes, delicious food and amazing people. It is true that Newfoundlanders are known to be the friendliest, most welcoming people.
When I think of Newfoundland, I think of Jonny Harris who plays George Crabtree in Murdoch Mysteries, one of my favorite Canadian series, and the must-watch episode: Republic of Murdoch
There's a place in Newfoundland called Paradise
I'm from Labrador and in the summer when we would go to Newfoundland to visit family we would drive out through Quebec. Specifically, Baie Comeau, Matane and then drive to Nova Scotia to get the ferry to NL. Quebec is an absolutely stunning province as well.
@@jennifermercer3481 lol kind of ironically named.
You mentioned St. Pierre et Miquelon, which is just off the coast of the island of Newfoundland. Interesting fact is that St. Pierre et Miquelon are territories that belong to France, and the people who live there hold French citizenship. Another little fact for you: Fogo Island is an amazing place, but if you want to stay at the Fogo Island Inn you'd better have a bank account that has more than a few digits in the balance, if you know what I mean. But aside from the playgrounds of the rich and famous our province is amazing. If you visit bring your appetite and your sense of adventure...and warm clothes. Cheers!
@poppy. This was a trick bonus question on a geography test back in 1984. The question posed was what European country is closest to Canada. We all answered Ireland. It was St.Pierre & Miquelon
From my experience, I find Newfies to be some of the nicest and friendliest of all Canadians. Always giving the shirt off their back for others and they don’t stir up sh*t like people from certain other provinces.
Finest people in the country, yup. They will open their home, offer you a cuppa, and make sure you dont leave empty
Cannot agree more. The absolute nicest canadians in our great country.
You don’t know anything. No one asked either.
I'm not sure, but I believe Newfoundlanders are not really happy to be called "Newfies"!
@@juliengoguen17 we don't really mind being called Newfies! It's when people add derogatory adjectives such as "dumb Newfies" or "lazy Newfies" do we take exception!
Love the series! Look up getting screeched in if you haven’t heard of that yet. Only happens in Newfoundland
I live in Newfoundland! The people truly are the most friendly.
That’s a bit bias.
Absolutely!😎
Same, but the last time i left the avalon peninsula was in 2014, still havent ever been past like dildo
Lol. You must be from away.
You never worked retail here have you?
Tyler you absolutely have to watch the videos of how the people of Gander NFLD harboured all the passengers from all the planes that had to land in Gander when the USA closed their air space on 911.
There is no doubt about the people of Newfoundland. They are incredible. You should also look into L'Anse aux Meadows. Originally, L'Anse aux Medus, which means Jellyfish Cove in English.
No swimming there!!!! :D
Thank you for this comment. I knew that L'Anse Aux Meadows was a Canadian National Historic Site and had been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, but I had never heard about that translation of the name. How interesting!
@@carolmurphy7572 The use of Meadows instead of Medus is simply a a corruption of the French that sounds essentially the same. Thus it ended up being spelt Meadows. It needs to be noted that most places on the west and south coasts of Newfoundland were orignally named by the Basque or the French; whereas, the English originally named most places on the north coast.
My farther is from the rock and he told me how he grew up seeing icebergs and whale pods out his window and all I get is building. I would love to live in newfoundland and see the same things and walk the same streets , do my best to complete the Newfie pub crawl, go mummering and whatever else this beautiful province had to offer
Where did your dad grow up?
@@jennifermercer3481 st.johns I still have family all over newfoundland but lost touch a long time ago.
I’m from Toronto… and really enjoying your reaction videos to our lovely country
Gross Morne Provincial Park is the most amazing place You may ever see.
It looks like Grand Canyon North .
It was called Lands End by the Vikings, because they thought this was the end of the World ,
and if You went any further You would fall off of the World .
Labrador was gifted to Newfoundland for
Joining the Confederation in 1949.
They both have enormous natural resources, which have been untouched, although there are large mines in Labrador however there is only one way into these places , that is by plane
And Yes, they WERE stranded .
Newfoundland is an island and there is only 2 ways out,
By boat or plane, there were no planes out of Gander and no boat either because of fears of over crowding,
The Hotels were all taken and there was no place
For Americans to stay except in the Airport.
It took WEEKS before they could get home.
So local people accepted strangers into thier homes, gave them food and shelter, and treated them like Family !
Every word I say is true !
Ask any American who was there ! They will ALL tell You the same thing
Newfoundland is the poorest Province in the country , but they are the MOST Generous people You will EVER meet !
Most Newfoundlanders call the province The Rock .
I have heard that if You can't get Laid in NFLD
You are not a man !
That is because women
out number the men by a large number , and they like to drink !
If You go to Nfld You may find Yourself invited into some ones house for a drink and to hear local musicians playing guitar and other instruments around the kitchen table untill the wee hr .
Nfld is a must see place ! And Frankly it is a cheap vacation.
DML
Newfoundland has Gros Mourne's stunning beauty and Labrador has the inspiring Torngat Mountains.
Man i would love to the Torngat Mountains someday. Looks breathtaking, hard to get to though as I understand it.
You Are Here: A Come From Away Story is a documentary of the flights diverted to Gander Newfoundland where a small community raised up and housed ,fed and entertained their guest, Most of them didn’t even know Newfoundland existed and swear to come back someday to visit or even live, some passengers fell in love and get married there , good documentary
i lived in gander for 4 years! what a great town, and so welcoming still to this day
I grew up in Happy Valley Goose bay Labrador, super cold winters but the sense of community was amazing and the nature was never ending 😍❤
I spent two years there. My dad was in the military and he was posted there
i was born and raised in nearby North West River, i did enjoy my upbringing there. still enjoy going back to see everything and family.
Nfld has the most interesting and unique history of all the provinces….being 525 years old, not including the Vikings!
It is world recognized as one of the best places to visit…on the planet…not just in Canada! He majestic scenery and culture is #1in Canada…from what I saw!
Oddly enough, Newfoundland was around long before the Europeans ever got here. 🙄
@@jeffsmith5787 he's talking about the human-constructed geopolitical entity that encompasses the island, not the landmass itself.
@@tomslastname5560 Yeah, humans have been here long before the Europeans.
My dad lives in NFLD. It's the best place I've ever vacationed... In summer. Late August is the time. Most of the wild berries are ready and the (inland) water is about as warm as it will get.
If your idea of the ideal vacation involves more than palm trees and cocktails by a pool in the tropics, then I can guarantee that Newfoundland will be THE best vacation you will ever take. For the full experience, drive and take the ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. It's one of the few places on earth with almost no light pollution. At night, you will be awestruck by the number of stars and the milky way is absolutely stunning. For me, "Da Rock" and it's people (their kindness and generosity is unrivaled) are a crown jewel of Canada.
Are we really one of the few places with no light pollution? Wow. I thought everyone could see the stars the way I do. I really figured at least most certainly could. The things we take for granted. I WILL have a look at the stars again when the clouds are away and I WILL appreciate them more for your comment. Thanks.
@@trishtv8310 It's incredible. When my wife and I drove from Deer Lake to Port aux Basques to catch a late ferry back to NS, it was after midnight and cloudy. The clouds broke and we couldn't believe our eyes at the thousands of stars and the milky way. We pulled over to the side of the road about halfway, and when I turned off the engine you literally couldn't see your hand inches from your face, it was so dark, but the sky! My wife was so overcome by the beauty she wept.
@@rockygonnadz74 Well lord frig now I'm all teary eyed too!!!!! xoxoxo to you both!
You really should react to our “heritage minutes”. Short vignettes about Canadian history, I think by the CBC. ❤Ottawa
A quick Google search on heritage minutes Canada will turn up a list of 97 one minute clips with all the videos. I know this because I was watching one of Tyler's other videos this morning and I did exactly that.
I'm from western Canada, Alberta actually and I've got to say every damn Newfie I've met has been an open-hearted, funny, laid-back person with a great sense of humor. I love all my Maritime friends who have settled in the west.
I lived in High level and Bonnyville for a number of years both. I loved the Albertans I met. I found you all very friendly and made friends among you! My son was born there and is an Albertan officially though he was only there for about a year and a half. I loved your distinct culture and beautiful cities. And THE BEST BEEF ON EARTH. xoxoxo
Hopefully this doesn't come off rude or anything but NL is not part of the Maritimes. Its part of the Atlantic provinces but the Maritimes is the Atlantic provinces minus NL.
@@gregdawe2786 Yes I do understand that. Quite an oversight. I wonder why those other provinces would not want to be associated with Newfoundland and would wish to distinguish themselves in some way from us. Could it be that old Canadian prejudice that we do not mention because as Canadians we try to forgive and forget? Can't get much more maritime than stuck out into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with not much but South America below you and Europe to the East. We are more Maritime than any of you. So there. And we are also very sexy. So mmmmeelllll! And saucy as Fa when you make us remember.
@@trishtv8310 I think it has to do with the fact that Newfoundland joined Canada so late. The term is from before 1949..
@@gregdawe2786 The term is divisional. It awakens an old resentment in some of us here on the rock. You don't want us to be grouped in with your maritime provinces because we arrived late even though we are more maritime than ALL of you! FINE. Take your title of maritime and stick it up your front end as there is already a stick in your rear end. lol. I am not saying this to YOU. I am just illustrating just what kind of thoughts might go through a Newfoundlander's mind when confronted with this divisional, antiquated term. We are cooler anyway! lol. We have our own play on Broadway, can land the space shuttle, our own national war memorial, our own national anthem, our own flag, our own food, our own distinct way of speaking, our own music and art AND we are of the nicest people on EARTH. If GOD came to Earth for a vacation, he would do it on The Rock. For he said, build your home upon a rock and not upon the sand!!!!!!! And we did. :D
In my entire life, being 59 and Canadian, I've never met someone from Newfoundland who wasn't the kindness, sweetest, most giving being you could ever meet!!! If you ever get to travel there then do so!! Be kind and caring while you visit and you'll have the most amazing time!!! Even if you can't muster up being kind I'm sure you'll still be treated very well!
What a lovely comment! Thank you!
Fun fact: The province was founded by Leif Ericson before it became an official province in 1949.
There were native people already established there and the Vikings were there for a few years sporadically.
@@sid7088 Oh. Ok.
Although there are viking summer camp remains here in Newfoundland (Lans aux Meadows) and they carbon date older than the Greenland settlements, there's no proof that it was Leif's crew. It's assumed, but not proven. They also definitely didn't settle here and found the place, as the remains of the settlement are clearly a summer grounds.
@@JennaGetsCreative *Lanse
@@theyamo7219 You came to a year old comment thread to correct a language-driven autocorrect mix-up? Get a hobby.
I loved Gander when I went. It was after 911 and before Come From Away was out. I learned about the story at the Airplane Museum. The man there told us all about what happened. I wish I had spent more time there. The rest of the places we visited were BEAUTIFUL and the people were very friendly. I am hoping to go back someday.
My niece works at the aviation museum. Loves it when people from away come to visit. I just noticed your name! My sister has the same one!!
Pretty cool watching this, was waiting for the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia videos. Being Nova Scotian but having Newfie parents and family so I'm closely tied with Newfoundland and visit regularly. Gander is a great place and I love it there, it's where both sides of my family comes from and it's like my second home so people learning about Gander and the province all around really hit home for me. Super exited to watch upcoming videos, love this channel!!
So glad you are learning about my home "The Rock" which is what they call the island of Newfoundland. I think we might have some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Canada. From small fishing communities (which was the basis for European settlement hundreds of years ago) to the city life in St. John's; from landlocked fjords to the exposed earth's mantle, and so much more. It's hard to believe all these things are on the same island with only just over half a million people spread throughout the entire province (over 90% of it on the island portion). The first video only showed a small portion of Central NL but the second one (which I watched myself only a few weeks ago) shows more of the island. Newfies are very proud of our home and love introducing people to it.
Be warned that if anyone comes for a visit...expect to want to come back again! Lol.
Tyler, to answer your hypothetical question of where would a landscape not be natural.
How about Mount Rushmore?
The Rock being a name for the island of Newfoundland you can now add that to your repertoire of Canadian slang. A topic that could have its own video for the slang of Newfoundland which I think you would enjoy quite a bit hahaha. They have a regional flare that’s really quite distinct.
This is good for me. Newfoundland and Labrador are on my bucket list. I have been to every other province but that one. I have several friends from there and have seen amazing pictures.
nfld came close to being part of the usa not so long ago. it's the baby and most of us feel that way towards it - the cute and cuddly. traditions tend to last longer there too.
FYI: Even though Labrador was always part of the province, it didn't change its name from Newfoundland to Newfoundland & Labrador until 2001. Newfoundland itself did not join the rest of Canada until 1949, 82 years after Confederation. Newfoundlanders, or Newfies for short, are a very proud people with a distinct culture all their own. Because of the large percentage of the province that was settled by Irish emigrants, the Newfoundland accent sounds a lot like an Irish accent. They're also known for their friendliness and sense of humour. The correct pronunciation of the province's name is "Newfendland".
Every province joined Confederation at different times. And there are many distinct cultures in Canada, it's almost like you don't know what the country is like. Newfoundland fits in by the fact its distinct of it's own, like many other unique places, rather than it being one giant country of the same thing.
@@tiffaniterris2886 Why are you so upset that people are enjoying Newfoundland? It's a video about Newfoundland, obviously the comments are going to be talking about us..
There are loads of Ice Bergs, Whales of all kinds - humpback, orca, pilot, minke, and more, along with dolphins. Hon fishing and have a “Boil Up” on the beach with mussels, clams, oysters, and of course crab and lobster! We often went to the cabin and would have a “Boil Up” on the beach as a “Rest Stop”, before venturing on to our family’s cabin. And, YES, most everyone has at least 1 cabin, especially those who DO NOT live in St. John’s. Very common for the “BAY PEOPLES” to hunt, fish, garden, pick berries for their jam for the year, and often cabins are used for this, as well as, relaxing these days! You will also find a difference between a “TOWNIE” (people from St, John’s and it’s suburbs) and a “BAYMAN” (people from around the bay - aka - everyone else that lives in the communities around Newfoundland). There are people from CENTRAL Newfoundland like GANDER, GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, and CORNERBROOK that may consider themselves a TOWNIE. Although, many of these residents usually come from the small communities from “Around the Bay” thus, considering themselves a BAYMAN for life!
This video shows just a SLIVER…the people will smother you with hospitality! I’m telling ya Tyler - you would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this gorgeous island!
You will get a chance to see the REAL Newfoundland…meet new FRIENDS for life…and go to the “CABIN” as often as you want and have countless boil-ups! Just be careful - they like to share their alcohol!
I HOPE you visit Newfoundland…through a LOCAL’s eyes…not through tourist venues! Only then you will get to find the GEMS scattered throughout Newfoundland!
Then come visit us in Jasper/Banff where I now live!
Cheers🇨🇦😎🇺🇸
Hi. Neighboring Canadian here. Originally from Toronto but now live north in Barrie home to the buttertart. Nfld is known as the "rock". Never been but on my bucketlist. Loving your videos and learning new things as well. When I was in school we learned about the United States in geography class I remember part of my exam was labeling all of the US States on a map. Grew up traveling with my family across your country in our travel trailer each summer. Each of our countries is so very lucky to have such amazing national parks and places to visit.
@patti. Go you won’t regret it. I just booked 4 flights on A/c $1359 taxes in for four in July. Best price ever v
Newfoundland is awesome. Towns and villages are named Dildo, Cows Head, Violet Grove, Quidi Vidi, Bay Bulls, and many more. You would love it there.
@Due: I only found out about Dildo NL, on Jimmy Kimmel. Apparently he did a joke, and the town reached out to Jimmy and a relationship was born!
I luv Newfoundlanders. Two of my co workers were from the Rock, and they were the most beautiful people I have ever met!
( I live in Toronto)
Stay safe, stay sane, stay Strong!
@SSir David, I stayed in South Dildo several years ago. Both communities are beautiful, near water, and very relaxing.
Hi Tyler - a Sub from Newfoundland here. You should come visit. It is a truly beautiful part of the world. I have lived and worked in 6 countries but my heart and home is right here. I am back for good now.
That story is only the tip of the iceberg regarding the sites. The list of places to go is extensive.
I myself have only seen a small fraction of it but what I have seen makes me feel so comfortable. It's hard to say exactly what it is about it but it just feels right.
Newfoundland is referred to, in Canada as "the Rock". It's not an actual place, but what we call the whole island. You should really check out some of the videos of the fjords there. It's amazing.
Only Newfies call it the rock. People from other provinces don't generally get the reference (other than Alberta, because there are so many Newfies around). Same with PEI. If you talk to someone from PEI about "the island" they understand that to mean PEI. But that's only a term that people from PEI understand and use.
@@joels7605 Actually, I live in Ontario and I have known many others that have called it that. Whether they have picked up the phrase from someone from the Island or not, I've heard over the years, it being referred to as "the rock" or "the Island ".
You were so Funny at the beginning. Thank you. 😊 You need to see SO Much More...ie their Capital City St John's Newfoundland...we are there often, flying from Halifax Ibternational Airpot to St John's Airport. My husband's family, all still live in St John's and Mt Pearl. It's true, it's an awesome place to visit, with amazing wonderful people, who are so friendly, welcoming. Newfoundlanders, the friendliest, caring, give the shirt of their back kind of people. They will help you, anyway they can. Oh and the Food, they Love to cook and bake, and the more that come, the happier!
In Newfoundland, the oldest Irish dielect has been reached and found. You will find they speak much like someone from from Ireland. Oh I could tell you so much more. I can say it would be rare for anyone to say when visiting Newfoundland, that they didn't Love their visit! The land is Amazing as are the people. Newfoundland, a must see, at least once...though you most likely won't see all...Newfoundland & Labrador in one week. It's a Big Provience! ❤️
Oh and don't forget to be "Sworn in" as an honorary Newfoundlander. 😊 All you need to do is Kiss the Cod have a swig of of Screech!
Please do a show on St John's Newfoundland, this is their Capital City. Cheers! 🤗❤️
You mentioned screech! My Newfoundland friends alway brought a lot of Screetch when they visited me in Alberta. No thank you was not an option! Generous and kind people that wanted to share…… a lot!
Early in the 1800s, some of the multipurpose dogs used in North America (mostly Canada) by hunters were shipped back to England. Many of these "water dogs" were of the Newfoundland type, but the smaller ones were often designated "St John's" dogs. this is a breed of Newfoundland dogs too
I'm a Newfoundlander, I love that you have a interest in our Canadian provinces and territories. There is a lot more to Newfoundland and Labrador then those videos show. We were the ones who got the call when the Titanic hit a iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic, look up a screech in to become a honorary Newfie and our accent is pretty unique, it's a mix of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh. People say were hard to understand but I don't know why lol. Our Newfoundland music has a strong Irish influence. People from Newfoundland usually move away because good jobs are pretty scarce here but they usually always come back. You will find Newfies in most provinces for that reason. Newfoundland has culture like no other. Fishing used to be the biggest industry but now geared more towards oil and as of late green energy. Ask any Newfie anywhere there's no place like "The Rock" as we affectionately call it. We love to have people visit and share our culture with anyone that shows interest. Hopefully you will visit one day!😁❤
Newfoundland is known for its Celtic culture, which you missed out on by breezing past the bit on St John's, which is the most Irish place outside Ireland.
Their traditional music is not to be missed.
All Canadians know that Newfies are the best ❤
I’m a Nova Scotian living in Newfoundland. I love it here, the people are truly the nicest and the scenery is breathtaking. I lived in other provinces over the years and people say there’s no place like home, but This is the next best place!!!
I just love your videos man, I'm from New Brunswick and sometimes feel like I learn as much as you do! very fun to watch. Cheers!
I would love to see your reaction to the documentary YOU ARE HERE. ❤️
It's lovely that you wanted to learn about our province. Here's a little lesson on how to pronounce our name: (understand -- Newfnland) the emphasis is on New and land while shortening the sound of the found, give a try it is much easier to say 😃
Cant get enough of you trying to pronounce the towns and places here in newfound-land!! Your videos makes me feel so proud to be a Newfoundlander!! Keep up the great videos. Thanks
This is so nice to see my home garnering some attention on the media-I have lived my entire life on the island of Newfoundland, and since things like the musical “Come From Away” being released, we get to share just how special NL truly is with a lot more people! It’s certainly interesting to witness someone get their first look at our home, it kind of puts it into perspective how special this place truly is for someone who has been here for so long that it has become commonplace. There are also so many other things that this province has to offer than what are highlighted in this video. I have been here for over 20 years and there are many places I have yet to visit that are certainly on my bucket list-every summer I make sure I have some time in my schedule to meet up with my parents and travel to a new community/region of the province that we have never visited, and each time we do it we head back home even more amazed with what this place has to offer. But as this video highlights, it’s not just the scenery here that makes NL a worthwhile trip-it’s the many aspects of the culture too. The NL hospitality, the dialect, the food, and the traditional music are all instrumental in making Newfoundland and Labrador the wonderful place that it is
Well said, Newfoundland has been my home since i was born :)
Im born and raised in Canadain British Columbia, and been around a long time, but I still havent yet seen much of Canada because it's so large and circumstances havent allowed me to..but I would love to see more and especially visit Newfoundland.
Let us know you're coming and we'll put the kettle on!
The 2 islands off the coast of Newfoundland -- "Saint-Pierre and Miquelon" are well worth reading about: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
*** FYI: you need a passport to get on the islands
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are the last piece of French territory in North America. They are quite distinct from Newfoundland and Labrador, making them a must visit. Indeed, the tourism industry of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and the Burin Peninsula, in Eastern Newfoundland, are closely entwined.
I’ve been fortunate to travel across all of Canada and NFLD is my by far my favourite province! Of course it’s beautiful, but it’s all about the people. Hands down, the nicest, funniest, most generous people in the whole country. And the sayings and accents are the cherries on top 😝
Forgot to add, on UA-cam search Canada Over The Edge. Amazing footage and rich knowledge about Canada.
Also in Northern Labrador, we get around 8 - 9 months of winter with lots of snow and can get extremely cold. It gets so cold that you have to plug in your car which warms the engine so the car can start in extremely cold temperatures. Also, the moisture in the air freezes to like a fog and the moisture in the air of your car tires freezes and makes your tire feel like they are square. Average temperatures in winter is -30 degrees centigrade and it can get down to -50 easily.
Ah I know Gander only from watching the flight route thingie. When you fly to Europe you fly over that part of NL from almost anywhere in North America.
I’m so happy this video mentioned Come From Away. Come From Away is an amazing musical. The true stories of these people it’s just amazing. That musical made me want to go to Newfoundland just to see how generous Newfoundlanders are.
I’m in Yarmouth NS.! I love watching all your shows because your always so positive! Makes me feel happy 😊
FYI,the Gander Airport, now more of a tourist attraction than anything else, was once one of the world's busiest airports!!!! Before the development of jet travel, as the most easterly airport on the North American Continent, ALL planes travelling between North America and Europe(coming and going across the Atlantic) needed to fuel and/or refuel at Gander before or after making the journey first until the 1950's and was very important during WW2. This is a reason why so many planes were redirected and could be accommodated during 911.
Also known as the crossroads of the world!
Thank you for your interest in our beautiful province. As a fellow Newfie, I would def say watching other youtubers on their experience and commenting is nice, but to get the true feeling you have to visit here your self. The part near the end the gentleman stating 2 weeks in not enough is 100% true. You would need multiple visits to truly get an idea of the scope of what Newfoundland has to offer.
Greatest people I have ever met, it was like visiting family.
This vid you covered covered the very touristy hot spots like L.A. and New York. Witch is cool and if you enjoy it. Fill ya pockets full. But for me it would be driving the Bonavista peninsula. All the small communities have their own story. Bonavista itself. Is chalked full of NL an local history. Visit trinity all old buildings are redone and do tours. You can see a running blacksmitch. Old timey mill. NL oldest theatre. Lots of history and sightseeing here. We welcome one and all. ❤
Not overly populated but lots of moose! The people had to be tough, independent and needed each other to survive so hospitality is just a natural result. The "plane people" were stranded in Gander for days after 9/11 because it was the closest point in North America for trans Atlantic flights to land. There were 7000+ guests in a town of 9000 and they took them in, fed them and reassured them in a dreadful time. Nfld received the first SOS from Titanic.
If you can find a good video, the Halifax Explosion during WW1 is very interesting. It was the biggest man made explosion until the atomic bomb in Japan, the result of two ships, one a munition ship bound for the war, collided in the harbor. The anchor of one of the two ships was found almost 3 miles from the scene. Many were blinded by glass as they ran to the window to see the fire before the ship exploded. Then a blizzard isolated them from help which eventually came from Boston.
Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway starts on the East Coast of Newfoundland. There is also a mile zero on the Island of Vancouver in British Columbia; however, traditionally, mile 0 is considered to be in Newfoundland.
The province used to be called just Newfoundland; however, the province changed its name to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001.
yeah back when the republic of Newfoundland was its own country, instead of half province.
I'm an old fart and still call it Newfoundland.
Labrador retrievers and Newfoundland dogs are named after these regions. PLEASE, PLEASE do a reaction video to the town of Gander, Newfoundland and what they did after 9/11. This is the basis of the broadway musical "Come From Away". Here is just one link, a 60 Minutes story on Gander: ua-cam.com/video/8GXmplRrwgA/v-deo.html
ok. I'm dying my favorite channel covering my home. I've been waiting for this. 💕
The Canada 150 tour by Must Do Canada is a great series, highly recommend you watch them all they are filled with lots of information on each province and territory.
Hi Tyler. Just came across your video and really enjoyed it.
I was born and raised in Newfoundland and now live in Toronto. Newfoundland is as wild and beautiful as you’ve seen in the videos Plus so much more. You can see the sunrise from the Eastern most point of North America at Cape Speer. You can walk on the oldest street in North America in St. John’s water Street. While in St. John’s you can visit Cabot Tower where the first transatlantic wireless message was received in the early 1900s. You can visit Lance au Meadows Where Vikings made landfall in 1000 AD. You can take boat tours to see icebergs and whales. As you cross the province you can hear the accent change but the friendliness is always there.
I encourage you to visit Newfoundland someday. To really appreciate it I would take two weeks at least in the summer. No smog, no humidity, ocean breezes and incredible scenery.
I have a book called The Story of English and on page 176 states "if you want to hear old Irish spoken in the modern world just go to Newfoundland on the eastern tip of Canada" (not actual wording)
Driving up the west of Newfoundland takes you through Gros Morne; one of the most spectacular places on earth, filled with fiords, blue mountains and quant little villages. When one drives all the way to St. Anthony's you can explore where the Vikings once settled. (500 years before Columbus!)
The accent of the Newfoundlanders remind me of Scotland and Ireland and so does their music. An amazing people and culture.
Almost all of the 7,000 people from the planes were welcomed in its citizen's homes as there are only a few hundred hotel rooms, and Ganders' population was slightly bigger than the number of passengers that landed. For a small city to have it's occupants doubled in a matter of hours, yet opening their arms, hearts, and homes to those in need is outstanding IMHO!
Newfoundlander here ! Love seeing the reaction ! 🇨🇦
I wish there was a video about the people such as a pub crawl of Newfoundland's capital. The Newfies really have the best and most distinct accents and are truly know the meaning of hospitality.
There are nice people just about everywhere I've ever been. Nice doesn't begin to describe the people of Newfoundland. They go very far beyond nice. They practically adopt visitors into there family and you leave feeling like you leaving home.
You should look up Newfoundland's "Screech-In" ceremony. Getting 'screeched in', which turns a visitor into an honorary Newfoundlander, involves doing jigs with an ugly stick, kissing a codfish and a shot or two of (screech) rum (40% alcohol). Then you're given a certificate naming you an honorary Newfoundlander. I have never actually witnessed this but several friends have told me about it, and it sounds like so much fun!
Imagine being stuck in the middle of the Gulf going to Newfoundland from North Sydney, NS in March for 40 hrs. Sitting there all white pack ice as far as the eye could see, and You could see other stuck boats on the Horizon by their smoke stacks. Not a Breeze of wind, Sun blaring down, blue sky, not a cloud. What a Party that was I remember. It felt like You were in a different Time or dimension from Land dwellers being drunk on the ocean. We had to wait for an Ice Breaker come and create a Path forward. This was in 1992 on the Joseph and Clara Swallwood ferry, which is no longer, but She was big for Her time. Check out videos of doing the crossing from Nova Scotia, nowadays. It's a Huge Boat. Check it out.
“The Rock” is the mainlander's nickname for “Newfoundland” because below the topsoil, the island is solid rock (4 billion year old earth's mantle).
I think “ the Rock” was started by Oz FM some years ago now.
Newfoundlander here just wanted to say that if you ever get a chance you should plan a trip but make sure that you plan at least a week or two so you can travel and see everything also don’t forget about the small towns like the burin peninsula which we call “the boot” we love a good boil up and a good fed of jiggs dinner and don’t forget to get screeched in!
We love our Newfoundland!
Another weird video idea: St. Pierre and Miquelon is the closest border between North America and Europe. Technically. It is, to this day, France. Not territory held by France, but literally France. You could swim there depending on the weather.
….” 911: Operation Yellow Ribbon ( Gander Newfoundland )” and “ Gander: Ripple Effect: How a small town’s kindness opened on Broadway”. are two good videos about what happened in Gander on 911.
Newfoundland is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth . Natural and unspoiled with Mountains (The Dolly Vardons ) and gorgeous sea coasts . But the best part of Newfoundland is the people ,warm and friendly beyond compare with such interesting dialects and hilarious antidotes . I am from Nova Scotia but Newfoundland has a special place in my heart . I have visited every province in Canada by the way and Newfoundland fills my boots lol !
Right on, Buddy! Giver. Hopefully if we don't see ya again da once we will see ya later on now da once n dat. K?
Stay where you’re too til I come where you’re at !
I've never heard the term "Dolly Vardons". A quick Google search talks about Dolly Vardens, a salmonid fish native to Alaska. What are Dolly Vardons, please?
@@carolmurphy7572 on our way to Gros Morne national park in NFLD as we came through a mountain range ,a provincial road sign identified the area as the Dolly Vardens or Vardons mountains ,we had a laugh about the name .
Captain Canada...Great explanation NL OR NFLD dog and Labrador Retrievers were descendants of Portugese Water Dogs, bred for water to rescue sailors in S.O.S. situations in rough seas and NOW they ALSO help finding those in mountainous areas when an avalanche(s) have happened burying skiers, snowboarders, those on snowmobiles, hikers, etc. THANKS TO HOW WIDE THEIR PAWS ARE SO THEY DO NOT SINK DOWN IN DEEP SNOW and other assets you already mentioned.
The locals have a beautifully distinct dialect as well. I cannot do it justice, but it has a charming ring to it. My favorite example is if you were lost & called a friend from Newfoundland he/she might say " Stay where you're at, n' I'll come where you're to."
The locals have several distinct dialects.
Tyler, I really enjoy your videos. Just subscribed. You must watch the documentary about 911 and Gander. The footage is crazy and it’s incredibly moving. I’ve been to St. John’s, Newfoundland and it is difficult to overstate how friendly and warm the people are.
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@@carolmurphy7572 thank you! I was so perplexed until I looked at the name and realized. It seemed suspicious to me!
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La bras d'or in French means "arm of gold". Anglicized to become Labrador
Awww. I was waiting for this as a Newfoundlander, and I'm a bit disappointed that these were the videos you found. There are much better ones. You never even got to see someone get screeched in, and it didn't even touch on the capital city. I was hoping you'd see the series from Sprouht. He traveled the country with a buddy of his and really get into the things to do.
Regardless, thank you. If you ever see a video that piques your interest enough to want to visit, I'll have a cold beer and a good feed (meal) waiting for you. I'll even make sure you make it out of here without a wife and an extra ten pounds (unless you're into that kind of thing).
Lol so true! 💯
This one made me cry. I LOVE Nfld and the Rock. Spectacular scenery. When Russel Crowe visited Nfld with the lead singer of Great Big Sea, who he writes music with, he fell in love. Nobody cared about who is, he was friends with an iconic musician and he was welcomed with open arms. He loves Nfld. And the second video, I WISH I had 150 days to fall in love with my homeland
How cute. Yes, you saw "the Rock"....It's Newfoundland's nickname.
As an Ontarian that visited Newfoundland: Here are some surface level attractions: Gros Morne National Park, St. John's, Whale watching, Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, and Castle Hill National Historic Site. Of course, the people make it special: For example, on our whale watching trip, the captain called my daughter the sailor of the day and let her drive the boat. So sweet.
Tyler, there was another time the people of Gander NL, stepped up for our American neighbours. In December of 1985, a few days before Christmas a US military transport aircraft carrying many US troops returning from, somewhere as well as cargo. The airplane crashed after stopping in Ganger to refuel. American families travelled to Gander awaiting recovery of their loved ones. The community engulfed the grieving families at the most awful time of their lives over Christmas and New Year. I’m not from there but we were living in St Johns NL, when it was in the news and folks were talking about it. ( it’s pronounced new fun land) it’s cool and damp but the people are funny, and more importantly they are really kind.
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I enjoyed your program and I thank you for highlighting our beautiful province . Please come for a visit soon and bring as many family and friends as you like .
Newfies are the finest people in Canada. Kind, open, generous.
My wife and I visited NFLD a few years ago, for 1 week, not nearly enough time, great place, great people, hope to return soon for a much longer visit.