Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada on the country's Atlantic coast in the northeastern part of North America. Newfoundland is an island, while Labrador is the mainland and they both together form the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. Johns is the capital of this province and also the oldest city in North America.

It is a large and wild area, yet it is one of the most beautiful and varied locations in Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador is believed to be one of the first areas in Northern America where people started settling. Mining, oil production, manufacturing, fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, and tourism are the major revenue yielding sectors here.

Attractions & Activities

There are numerous places of interests like Ha Ha Bay, Tickle Cove, and Happy Adventure. Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, Red Bay, and Burgeo are some other spectacular sites here.

There are numerous coves for swimming and sailing. In Gros Morne National Park, you can climb and hike the 500 miles of trails. Skiing is another popular activity, especially at Newfoundland's Marble Mountain, Smokey Mountain, and White Hills.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival takes place in the first weekend of August every year, so plan your trip to the province accordingly.

Lodging

There are over 500 different places in Newfoundland and Labrador where you can stay during your trip. The local bed and breakfast areas tend to have the most character and charm, but basic hotel rooms also offer you comfort and cleanliness. With Newfoundland and Labrador becoming a local oil boom area, the hotels are usually occupied at all times of the year. Therefore, it is advisable to book your room well in advance. You can also look at the many camping sites that the national parks offer to stay during your trip.

Transportation

In order to get around Newfoundland and Labrador, you have a number of options to choose from. You can choose to travel by air if you want to cover large distances or tougher terrains. St. John's and Deer Lake are the main air hubs. Trains are another option, but their schedules vary and they are quite unreliable in the colder months. Buses, cars, and snowmobiles are viable options to help you get across Newfoundland and Labrador. While ferries are often used to travel within the province to the islands and out ports, the DRL couch line bus service is used for cross-island travel. It is very difficult to rent a car due to the remote location of the island and also because of the short tourist season. So, if you plan to book a car or a taxi, you will be better off booking one well in advance.