Posts Tagged ‘tourism’
CULINARY COUNTRY
We were living in Vancouver when the foodie world first discovered Newfoundland and its many culturally identifiable culinary nuances. Really? Hawkins Cheezies? Roast Chicken Chips? Pineapple Crush? How in the name of God could anyone tout Newfoundland as the “Darling” of the Gastro clique? “… starved for content.” Obviously, the food community must…
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Our Mother often reminds us; “Nobody comes to Newfoundland for the weather. Unless they really like weather. Because we’re weathering weather, whether we like it or not!” “…we’re weathering weather…” Newfoundland could best be described as the nose of North America, and many would suggest we’ve got it shoved in the queerest spot…
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Brother Mark arranged for our staff to see the ‘Come From Away’ musical when the cast from Toronto’s theater visited St. John’s, Newfoundland for a 10 day tour last January. It was magnificent. An emotional roller coaster that brought forth so many memories, teasing our sentiments without ever allowing us to fully embrace the feelings…
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There’s a brilliant information board located on the top of Signal Hill that features a map of the ‘Newfoundland Centered World’. Though partially presented in fun, it is a wonderful reference point where guests gain a better appreciation for St. John’s geographic location, and our proximity to so many major centers. “… Newfoundland centered…
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We were out for our annual family hunting excursion on Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula (GNP), and with an especially successful showing early in the week (two animals down in the first two days), we were afforded plenty of extra time to explore some of the surrounding areas, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at L’anse…
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