Strange stories and odd iceberg trivia from the edge of Iceberg Alley — Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada 

Tall tales of rum runners and pirates  have obscured the truth behind this Brigus landmark. The real story illustrates the tremendous changes Newfoundland’s rural communities have faced.

Eleven facts about Terra Nova National Park.

Just over 300 years ago dreaded pirate Bartholomew Roberts set his sights on Newfoundland and began a 2-week reign of terror. Maybe.

In 1905 something shiny and new — in the form of an unusual iceberg — appeared outside of St. John’s harbour and some people were convinced it was a miracle.

91 years ago Hollywood came to Newfoundland and it ended in tragedy — some 27 people died in what would become known as The Viking disaster.

1918 went out with a bang in St. John’s — Cabot Tower exploded.

The story of Newfoundland’s first bank robbery.

It was a bold idea that helped win the war and changed aviation forever.

After mapping and naming the Newfoundland coast, Capt. Cook brought the word tattoo to the English speaking world.

In 1884, a ship was found drifting off Newfoundland—lamps still burning on the table, crew vanished. Was it ice, mutiny, or murder? A century later, a new clue washed ashore.

Queen Victoria never visited Newfoundland but her name and actions left an imprint on the island.