
Product of Newfoundland

Newfoundland Stories
~Tangly, Timeless, and Totally True-ish~

A fiery feud, a priest on trial, and a spring that sparked a legend. Discover the strange truth & tall tale behind the ‘healing waters’ of Newfoundland’s mysterious ‘Father Duffy’s Well’.
Discover the quirky story behind Gander, Newfoundland’s unusual street layout. Is the town really shaped like a goose? Explore its origins as a planned community, the postwar design choices, and why old maps might just make you believe in the "Gander gander."
A centuries-old stone in Grates Cove was said to bear John Cabot’s name—then it vanished. Was it real?
From carpenter to pirate to a head in a pickle barrel—John Phillips took a wild turn off the straight and narrow. A tale of bad luck, worse choices, and one truly salty ending.
Decorating spruce trees isn’t only a Christmas thing—meet the May Bush, a colourful Newfoundland tradition full of ribbons and blessings!
A woman vanishes at sea off Jersey. A man returns with scratches and a story no one believes. A mystery unfolds — one that ends, far from home, on the west coast of Newfoundland.
In the quiet of a St. Lawrence morning, something strange came calling — a strange light on the stairs. One family would never be the same. Read this tale inspired by a real Newfoundland ghost story.
On a quiet Sunday morning in 1978, a deafening explosion shattered the calm of Bell Island, shaking homes, blasting holes in the ground, and leaving behind a mystery that still echoes today.

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Dive into Newfoundland’s coolest stories with this interactive map!
Each icon marks a tale waiting to be discovered. Just click on any icon to get a quick peek—a little description to spark your curiosity—and then follow the link to read the full story. Whether you’re into history, folklore, or quirky local legends, there’s something here to surprise and delight you. Start exploring and uncover the hidden gems of Newfoundland, one story at a time!
Discover the mysterious 1937 sea monster captured in Fortune Harbour — a 34-foot creature that baffled fishermen, made headlines, and became a local legend.