Product of Newfoundland
Trivia, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
A Strange Light at Lawn
In 1889 there was a mysterious light appeared off the coast of Lawn. It was bright enough that some believed it posed a risk to mariners.
How To Ward Off A Wicked Witch
Once upon a time, on the coast of Newfoundland, the fear of witches was real… so people developed a set of tools to protected themselves.
The Horrible Hurricane of 1775
In September 1775 a horrible hurricane hit Newfoundland, killing thousands of people and spawning ghost stories still told today.
The Black Stag of St. Bride’s
According to legend, 200 years ago a mysterious black stag was seen on the road near St. Bride's, Placentia Bay. Soon after there were a series of unexplained deaths.
The Restless Corpse of La Poile
An old Newfoundland tale of a love strong enough to blur the lines of life and death. This story was featured on the 2024 Halloween episode of CBC’s The Broadcast.
The Love and Lies of Mildred Baxter and Paul Langstone
Mildred Baxter was waiting in England for her fiance to return from Harbour Breton, Newfoundland when she discovered he’d married someone else. She disguised herself in a jacket and trousers, crossed the Atlantic and confronted him in such a spectacular way that they still tell the story today.
The Ghostly Voyage of Ellen Dower
152 years ago, Mrs. Ellen Dower of Conche, NL was worried — worried enough to bend the rules of time and space. If you believe the legends, that is.
Kidnapped By An Eagle
A tale from Gaultois, NL of a mother’s daring rescue of her baby from the clutches of an eagle.