This eastern Canadian province is known as The
. Welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll continue our travel series with a look at Newfoundland and Labrador.
Facing the North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland and Labrador
comprises the
of Newfoundland and the mainland of Labrador. With a total
of over one hundred and fifty thousand square miles, the province has a total population of over five hundred thousand
, with the majority living on the island, especially in the capital city St. John’s. Since Newfoundland’s
is affected by the
surrounding sea, this can lead to cool
and
brisk wet winters. Winters in Labrador are extremely cold with the South
brief but moderate summers.
The province’s diverse and
stunning natural
includes miles of coastline, mountains, rivers and dense forests. Arctic tundra and
are also visible in some areas.
All this wilderness makes labrador the perfect home for a wide variety of
that includes whales, sea birds, and
. You’ll find some of these in the Torngat Mountains National Park where visitors can also
in numerous outdoor activities and see inuit
landmarks.
of
moose and caribous can be found in Newfoundland Gros Morne National Park where you can go hiking in the Tablelands during the
seasons. If you’re looking for some winter sports, head to one of the province’s
resort for
or snowboarding.
For something a little different, you can try
zip lining, riding a
or dog sledding.
Fishing is one of the province’s biggest industries, so it’s no
that Labrador’s home to fishing villages like Redbay and the nineteenth century summer
station Battle Harbour. Be sure to take the opportunity to savour some fresh
.
When it comes to historical sites, you’ll find
protestant missions in Labrador such as Hebron and Nain. The eighteenth century settled community of Cartwright is
by the Trans-Labrador Highway to Blanc Sablon, Quebec where a ferry can be taken to Sainte-Barbe, Labrador.
the town of l’Anse Amour, you’ll find one of the province’s many lighthouses: the nineteenth century Point-Amour
.
Don’t forget to experience some traditional culture by taking in live
or
attending a festival with historical
reenactments.
If you want
rugged natural landscape,
assorted wildlife,
countless outdoor
, and fascinating historical and cultural activities, Newfoundland and Labrador has it all and
.