Newfoundland
and Labrador, the easternmost province of Canada, consists of the island of
Newfoundland and a larger mainland sector, Labrador, to the northwest. It is
the youngest Canadian province having a population of more than 5.22lakhs. The
majority of the population is English-speaking. The capital and the largest
city of the province is St. John’s.
The culture
of this province is a unique mix of Indigenous, English, Irish, and French
heritage. A former colony of the United Kingdom, Newfoundland gave up its
independence in 1933, following major economic distress due to the Great
Depression, and the aftermath of participation in the First World War. It
became the tenth province to enter the Canadian Confederation on 31 March 1949,
as “Newfoundland”. On 6 December 2001, the name was changed- to
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland
and Labrador is blessed with natural resources. The significant industries are-
the service industry (especially financial services, health care, and public
administration), mining- iron, nickel, copper, gold, oil production, and
manufacturing. The fishing and aquaculture remain an important part of the
provincial economy, employing roughly 20,000 people. Tourism- which is most
popular throughout June–September, the warmest months of the year with the
longest hours of daylight, is also a significant contributor to the economy.
The minimum wage per hour in this province is- 11.65CAD.
Newfoundland
and Labrador is the easternmost point of North America and it receives the
sun’s rays before anywhere else in the continent. From miles of untouched
coastlines to breaching whales and majestic icebergs, some sights you can only
see here.
East Coast
Trail- From a 50-meter suspension bridge to geysers and archaeological digs,
the 545 kilometers of East Coast Trail provides you with plenty of
opportunities to find the perfect hike.
Gross Morne
National Park- It took 485 million years for the forces of nature to shape this
park. The beautiful green river valleys sitting between vast cliff sides, the
forests, lowlands, and bogs all house a variety of rare plants and animals.
Fogo
Island- the largest island of the province is a place for the lovers of art and
architecture. While here, you can take an island tour, explore the local artist
studios, savor the delicious Newfoundland specialties, and enjoy some
traditional music and storytelling.
Twillingate-
a small, colorful fishing town, is one of those places where fish comes fresh
from the water and right onto your plate. It’s also the iceberg capital of the
world and a great outdoor adventure destination. You can spend the time here on
the beaches and doing kayaking.
Red Bay National Historic
Site- it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 1500s, thousands of Basque
whalers would hunt the marine beasts for blubber in the waters of Red Bay.
