Newfoundland tourism

2013...Green Gardens hike was nice...saw baby moose (no mama wasn't around and we booked it away from her/him fast...after picture taking).

FOGO! take the time...we will be back! This time we will make time for Change Island also. Hiking too!

2015...we will return!

If you do end up in Twilingate, make sure you listen to the song I'se the B'y. The is a phrase in the song,
Fogo , Twilingate, Moretin's Harbour
All around the circle.

It references a scenic trip around the north east coast.

There are two boat tours. South of Bonne Bay is Trout River Ponds boat tour. Do both.

Hike Green Gardens trail......

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trailerbikecamper wrote:
You'll have fun up there. It's still cool at night even in June. Don't forget to stop and see Gros Morne National Park.

Keep an eye out for the gorge boat tour. It's small hike off the highway but definitely worth it.

Another good place to see icebergs is Twillingate.

We even get few down here in Conception Bay, but not as many as St. Anthony or Twillingate.

Have fun.

The boat tour he is referring to is at Western Brook Pond. Did it back in the 70's when it was just a motor boat that took about 6 passengers. There is a series of story boards at the current launch and I think you can see pictures of it.

You'll have fun up there. It's still cool at night even in June. Don't forget to stop and see Gros Morne National Park.

Keep an eye out for the gorge boat tour. It's small hike off the highway but definitely worth it.

Another good place to see icebergs is Twillingate.

We even get few down here in Conception Bay, but not as many as St. Anthony or Twillingate.

Have fun.

We went to Newfoundland in July and August 2008 and loved it. The only problem was we missed the icebergs so this year we are going in late May to mid June for the Iceberg Festival in St. Anthony. I better make sure that my propane tanks are full as it doesn't look like this winter is ending soon.

One of the strongest accents is from Island Cove. By themselves they are relatively to understand but get hem together and you need a translator. Some accents from the west coast are really strong. Add in the French from around Bay St George and its even worse.

Think French with a Newfie accent!!!

Have seen that show a few times. There is one guy that reminds me of a buddy. The guy in the show is Conway, he talks and acts like a good buddy that I play cards with. My buddy is also a fisherman.

trailerbike.

Yes, I have met a few Newfoundlanders who are fast talkers, and in the Canadian Forces, I had on guy from Fogo, who I wouldn't let anywhere near the communications equipment, as no one could understand him, if he got going too fast . A great guy, otherwise. Full of fun and jokes, most of which went right over my head, (grin).

For those that can get the Canadian version of Discovery channel, keep an eye out for a new program, called "Cold Water Cowboys " about Newfoundland coastal fishermen. It is a nice departure from most of the "reality TV shows " in that the boys are real people, who aren't doing dumb stuff ( like Duck Dynasty ) and their day to day work is interesting, and some times dangerous, and the conversations are fascinating to try to understand. Some times, they run captions on screen to reveal what is being said.

link http://www.discovery.ca/Showpage.aspx?sid=57365


Jim B.

Toronto.

Jim,

Since I work with people from all over Newfoundland I notice that, although they may not be distinct dialects there are definitely different accents from around the island. Within a 20 min drive from my pace I can find 3 distinct accents. One, I. Have to continually ask the, to repeat themselves,because they speak so fast.

On a side note, my parents will be here this summer and we hope to do some travelling around the island. See some parts we have never been to. Hope to see some of the people from here.

I'm a Chessie owner.

Back in the days of the Basque whalers they brought a dog with them to the waters around Newfoundland and Labrador. It was more directly related to the present Portuguese water dog. From it have come the following breeds: The Newfoundland dog, the Labrador Retriever, the present Portuguese water dog and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Two of those dogs were in a ship that was wrecked off the Chesapeake Bay, natch, and they were bred into the present Chessies.

Check any web page of any Chessie association and you will find that 'history'.

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