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.
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 Horrible Hurricane of 1775
In September 1775 a horrible hurricane hit Newfoundland, killing thousands of people and spawning ghost stories still told today.
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 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.
Mrs. Coyle and the Corpse
The story of Mrs. Nancy Coyle — a woman reputed to have raised the dead in 19th century St. John’s, NL