Newfoundland Island Travel
Newfoundland Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Newfoundland is an island that was a separate British colony until 1949 when it joined confederation with Canada. Newfoundland's climate can best be described as moderate and maritime. The island enjoys winters that are surprisingly mild by Canadian standards, though with a high rate of precipitation. Newfoundland has for season, however, it is best to visit during spring and summer, that's from April through August.
Newfoundland Main Attractions
There are many extraordinary things about Newfoundland: the rugged natural beauty of the place, the extraordinary friendliness and humor of the local people, the traditional culture, and the unique dialect. The beauty of Newfoundland can be found on the rocky coasts of the island and the relatively new and stunningly beautiful East Coast Trail, but this is a truly coast-to-coast kind of place.
Go 'Around the Bay', a term Newfoundlanders use to talk about travelling around the numerous outport communities. Often this is limited to those on the Avalon Peninsula in the area between Conception Bay and St. John's. Points of interest, historical and aesthetic, along the way: Bay Bulls, Roaches Line, Brigus, Cupids, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace, Carbonear, Victoria.
Newfoundland Activities
The main activity tourist are encouraged to do is to travel. They might acquaint to different terms when travelling, like what mention earlier, 'Around the Bay' and 'Around the Belt.' While travelling, tourists may hike the Gros Morne National Park or the TransCanada Trail, enjoy Terra Nova National Park, and ski downhill at Marble Mountain or a Cross-country ski at Blow-Me-Down.
Newfoundland Accommodation & Dining
Newfoundland has tourism as a major business. It did not forget to establish accommodations that suit every taste of every tourist. The island offers a full range of accommodation from villas to luxurious hotels. One of the famous choices of lodging is the Woody Island Resort. Newfoundland is known for its seafood and its working-class roots. Rural restaurants offer an over-abundance of "golden foods" (deep fried) and classically simple fare. Vegetarians will be hard pressed to find anything without meat in it, and vegans might want to pack a lunch. But if you're a fish and chips lover, you'll "fill your boots".
Newfoundland Shopping & Nightlife
You will be in for a "time" (a social gathering) with lots of cheer. This is a province that consumes per capita more alcohol than any other in Canada. The legal drinking age in the province is 19. You will find nearly all the alcohol you desire in a Newfoundland bar. There are lots of great shops in Twillingate where you can bring home beautiful souvenirs. On Main Street South, you will find the Iceberg Shop. This store is owned by Cecil Stockley and has beautiful crafts and souvenirs that you can bring home with you.
Getting To & Around Newfoundland
There are major flights from different states and cities to Newfoundland. Flights from major centers in Newark, Ontario, Quebec and the other Atlantic Provinces arrive at St. John's airport several times per day. In the summer season, there are reputed to be daily flights between St. John's and London Heathrow on Air Canada, probably the shortest Trans-Atlantic regular flight available. There are also cruises to reach the island.
