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Giant Squid: Giant Feast from a Giant Beast
On November 2, 1878 a giant squid came ashore in Thimble Tickle, Newfoundland. It became a world record holder, inspired a life-sized sculpture and appeared on a stamp. It also became dinner.
Sea Serpents and Lake Monsters of Newfoundland
There are mysteries in the deep but from time to time the come to the surface — here are 10 times Newfoundland sea serpents and lake monsters made the news.
The Day The Sky Fell
On October 19, 1936 some parts of Newfoundland thought the world was ending. Literally.
Nothin’ But Puffin
Trivia about the Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial bird — the Atlantic puffin.
Bluenoser Bunnies & The St. John’s Skyline
Newfoundland’s rabbits (aka snowshoe hare) and George Street United Church have exactly one thing in common — the Hon. Stephen Rendell.
Bakeapples: The Origin Story
Unusually named and unusually tasty! How did the Newfoundland’s most beloved berry — the bakeapple — get its name?
A Mope Among The Dogberries
In Newfoundland they are mopes and dogberries, but they might be grosbeaks and mountain ash, to you.
St. John’s to Labrador: A Dog’s Journey
The story of the Labrador retriever starts on the rocky coast of Newfoundland where a hard working fisherman’s dog travelled the Atlantic to win the heart of an English aristocrat.
Sea Monster Attack!
In 1888 the crew of ship Augusta encountered a sea monster off Newfoundland.
Capelin Scull: Roll With It
The capelin are rolling—and so is this story. Dive into silvery beach memories, underwater videos, and a capelin-inspired cocktail made with local Newfoundland flavour.
The Great Newfoundland Fog Factory
Newfoundland is one of the foggiest places on the planet -- here's why. Plus, make fog in a jar!
The Wolves of Newfoundland
The story of wolves and coyotes on the island of Newfoundland, from the Newfoundland wolf to the arrival of coyotes and coy-wolf.
Newfoundland Tsunami of 1929
In 1929, the sea on Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula suddenly disappeared — then returned as a devastating tsunami. Explore the shocking events, the isolation that followed, and how the world finally learned of the tragedy.
We Call Them Bakeapples
This golden fruit might just be THE berry of Newfoundland... even if it is an acquired taste.
5 Big Facts about Newfoundland’s Giant Squid
Giant squid were once the stuff of sea monsters and sailor’s tales — until Newfoundland proved they were real. From record-breakers to roadside replicas, here are 5 big facts about Newfoundland’s giant squids.
