Product of Newfoundland
This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.
Stories
Nothin’ But Puffin
Trivia about the Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial bird — the Atlantic puffin.
Bluenoser Bunnies & The St. John’s Skyline
Newfoundland’s rabbits (aka snowshoe hare) and George Street United Church have exactly one thing in common — the Hon. Stephen Rendell.
Bakeapples: The Origin Story
Unusually named and unusually tasty! How did the Newfoundland’s most beloved berry — the bakeapple — get its name?
A Mope Among The Dogberries
In Newfoundland they are mopes and dogberries, but they might be grosbeaks and mountain ash, to you.
St. John’s to Labrador: A Dog’s Journey
The story of the Labrador retriever starts on the rocky coast of Newfoundland where a hard working fisherman’s dog travelled the Atlantic to win the heart of an English aristocrat.
Sea Monster Attack!
In 1888 the crew of ship Augusta encountered a sea monster off Newfoundland.
Capelin Scull: Roll With It
Videos of capelin rolling in Newfoundland, capelin science and a capelin drink recipe.
The Great Newfoundland Fog Factory
Newfoundland is one of the foggiest places on the planet -- here's why. Plus, make fog in a jar!
The Wolves of Newfoundland
The story of wolves and coyotes on the island of Newfoundland, from the Newfoundland wolf to the arrival of coyotes and coy-wolf.
Newfoundland Tsunami of 1929
The devastating Newfoundland tsunami of 1929 was the result of a series of natural disasters. Read how it unfolded.
We Call Them Bakeapples
This golden fruit might just be THE berry of Newfoundland... even if it is an acquired taste.