Product of Newfoundland
This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.
Stories
A Grisly Gull Island Christmas
Stranded on a frozen rock at Christmas, the Queen of Swansea castaways faced starvation, despair—and unimaginable choices.
Coming Home For Tibb’s Eve
In this Christmas story, set on Tibb’s Eve in Trinity, Clara stumbles upon a house aglow with warmth and stories from the past. As the night unfolds, she discovers the magic of memories, old friends, and the fleeting nature of time.
Don’t Sail on Christmas Day
A Christmas voyage gone wrong, the story of the Ellen Munn lives on in song—as a tale of courage, kindness, and the perils of Newfoundland winter.
Martha’s Dance With The Mummer
On Boxing Day, Martha’s lonely world changes when a mysterious mummer arrives with a song that brings back memories of lost love. A dance and a promise fulfilled make for the strangest Christmas miracle ever.
Jannies in the Jailhouse
In Trinity a rowdy mummer ends up jailed, only for his crew to join him—turning the jailhouse into a wild party. Chaos and snowballs ensue in this oft-repeated Christmas legend.
Tragedy at the Atlantic Hotel
In 1887, a tragic accident at St. John’s Atlantic Hotel claimed the life of beloved porter William Shea. A mistaken step in the dark led to a 36-foot fall, leaving behind a grieving family and community.
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.
Ghostly Fires in Flatrock
Poltergeists in Flatrock? One Newfoundland newspaper paper seemed to think so when a series of unexplained fires plagued a family in the community in the early 1950s.
The Headless Ghost of Bannerman Park
In 1960 a strange story made the Newfoundland news — a headless ghost had been spotted in Bannerman Park.
The Stars Were Falling Like Rain
In 1946 a comet crossing earth’s orbit lead to an unforgettable night in Griquet.
Last of the Newfoundland Bison
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam
Where the moose and the caribou play?