
Product of Newfoundland
This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.
Stories
Belleoram, Bonne Bay & Tattoos
After mapping and naming the Newfoundland coast, Capt. Cook brought the word tattoo to the English speaking world.
Jacky Lantern
Phantom weather lights, jack o’lanterns and carving far-creepier-than-anticipated halloween turnips in Newfoundland.
Mysterious Mockbeggar Graves
Mockbeggar in Bonavista, Newfoundland has reputation for being a haunted places... for good reason. Ghosts and mystery bodies abound.
Sinking of the SS Caribou
The Newfoundland-Nova Scotia ferry was torpedoed and sank in 1942 killing 137.
The Ghost Ship Resolven
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.
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.
Victoria Day:The 24th of May (and Every Day)
Queen Victoria never visited Newfoundland but her name and actions left an imprint on the island.
Titanic, Majestic and Antelope
Before the Titanic, another White Star ocean liner saw tragedy off Newfoundland. Majestic struck and sank the fishing schooner Antelope.
The Great Newfoundland Fog Factory
Newfoundland is one of the foggiest places on the planet -- here's why. Plus, make fog in a jar!
Sheila’s Brush
Sheila's Brush is a piece of Newfoundland weather folklore associated with St. Patrick's Day... but where did it come from?