I was born in TO back in '82. Spent my whole life either downtown or in the GTA. Thought I was meant for the big city, but a quick trip to St. John's in 2014 taught me otherwise. Two years later I was packing up the car and moving. Just celebrated my fifth year in NL 🤘🖖
My parents were from villages in Trinity Bay, but we three boys were born and raised in Toronto. I'd move "down home" in a hearbeat but for my wife. Dad drove us there nearly every summer. We always cried when it was time to leave. I love my country but Newfoundland will always be first in my heart.
Born and Raised in Toronto '98 onward, thought I'd spend my life here but things are definitely taking a turn. Looking at what else this lovely country has to offer for the future.
Uhoh... I'm. Currently living the first half. Of your story .. About to visit NFL. I'll update in a year when I'vr sold all. My possessions. To move there
We are from Germany and explored Newfoundland in 2019. Because of traveling in September, we can not say anything about the snow. But with the rest we confirm: Great landscape super-friendly people, very good food! And expensive, yes, but worth it. That‘s why we go there again for 3 weeks in September 2024. I can‘t wait for that!
My family is going to move to newfoundland in February and I'm so excited!! I'm from the Philippines and we're so grateful to God by giving us this opportunity 🙏
I plan on moving to Corner Brook early next summer when I retire. Yes, Newfoundland is a spectacularly beautiful province, the people are incredible, and so is the nature. But the best thing about Newfoundland is something that's very hard to put into words, and everyone who has felt it will know what I'm talking about. It is just a magical place. It gets into your soul, it pulls you in, it calls to you. I've travelled to many beautiful places in my life, but Newfoundland is on another level. So yeah, I'm going to live there, and I can't wait! Thanks for posting this video :)
@@Abigailm574 hey , I also want to move St John's Newfoundland ...And am waiting for Job offer from Employer under AIPP program canada ..Do u have any information regarding this ..?..can I get Job offer in 2021 ?..Am indian women ..
To make a comment about the snow: the storm he was referring to was an isolated event that shut the city of St. John’s down for about a week. Some years are better then others. Most years I use my snowblower 5-10 times a year. What I find here is we don’t really get a spring, just an extension of winter. So I like to call it sprinter. Anyway stay safe from Newfoundland
Love your point!! I remember going to Galway and the snow was taller than the industrial buildings!! Yet this yet we have had less than 10cm on the ground at once.. and that melts before the next snow fall… snow ain’t the issue here so much it’s the wind for me!! :)
Seasonal Affective Disorder prevails. Dark, just above or below freezing most of the year, and the shortest (and sweetest) Summer ever. I didn't know such kindness existed.
Florida man here, would love to visit labrador amd newfoundland some day, the landscape and mountains have always kept my imagination and the sheer remoteness of it all is awesome
I loved this. I was born and spent 17 years of my life in newfoundland, my old man ended up passing and I had to come here to Ontario to get a good job to support my mom. Hearing you talk about newfoundland with such positivity brought great happiness to me. There are some people that just don't get it. Btw, next time you go you need to visit the southern coastal areas (where I grew up) if you look at a map of newfoundland at the southern end theres a land mass that looks like a boot. I was born and raised on the toe of that boot and it is the most peaceful, beautiful place I have ever been. I FIEND to go back for a visit some day but there are no hotels
My family is from WV. My Mother married a man from Newfoundland. She lived there for 6 months and had told me all these amazing stories! Now I feel like I have to go and see Newfoundland for myself!
@@FaadumoArdo It really depends on where you go.... urban areas are probably not that different than other similar sized places in Canada. I rent out a 1 bedroom apartment in my basement for $650 a month.
I'm going to Newfoundland this Spring (2022.) Visited it many times while in the Canadian navy and loved the place. Am now 88, a widower and want to move before I croak. Either Cornerbrook or Stephenville.
It is very easy to describe Newfoundland or Labrador, ask anyone who is travelling back there, 99% will say they are going HOME. It doesn't matter what part, you soul knows when you are home. It takes a special soul to love this ROCK, and she loves us back.
As an “Upper Canada” native, I had the pleasure of living in St. John’s for 2 years during my careers. Loved everything this clip states and I’ve been back 5 times so far. I’ll be back again!
I appreciate your perspective on our island. Yes we are very proud of our history and strong musical background. If you're ever back here, come find me Roger Stoodley. I'll hook you up with a "Screech-in" (How to become a honorary Newfoundlander) and some good people, a real kitchen party, and drunken fun times on George.... cheers
Hey Roger, am planning on moving to newfoundland next year hopefully if I get admission in memorial.....am abit scared to moving to a new place without knowing anyone......I hope I can get you as my guide if I come
I think the Newfoundland land and labrador old beef is probably from the older citizens who remember that labrador didn’t want to join with us (Newfoundland)because they had more prosperity and it was in no benefit to share.But I never hear of anyone slamming Labrador anymore it’s a beautiful part of this province now for many awesome reasons..
My only problem with this video and many other videos about Newfoundland is the fact that St. John's is the only place that gets mentioned, you cannot fully appreciate the province of Newfoundland if you stay in the city, you have to go out to the little bay towns and inlets. Go to central, or Western. Do NOT stay in st johns and expect to get the best experience of what Newfoundland has to offer. I live in central and personally I am not a fan of St. John's, it's too big and busy.
I grew up in St. John's and moved away to Ontario in my twenties because I wanted a career. I was fortunate enough to make a great career which allowed me to retire at age 57. My wife and I moved back to "a little bay town" Central NL (my wife is from there), big mistake. My youth in St. John's did not prepare me for the uneducated, uncouth, ignorant, nosy, small minded, petty, childish nature of the majority of people that I now find myself amongst. Oh sure, they are friendly, at least to your face. Meanwhile they have lots to say behind your, and everyone else's, back. I guess that's what you get when 90% of the people here work just 14 weeks to qualify for UI and live on government assistance the rest of the year. Just finishing high school here is a relatively remarkable accomplishment. Hate it here and will be getting the hell out.
@@joshramesy4306 "Around the bay" is definitely a different experience from St John's. I guess Central Newfoundland hasn't changed too much. How does your wife find being back home?
@@dinkster1729 Funny, even though she is from there she couldn't stand it either. We finally packed it in and moved to St. John's and are much happier for it. Until you live there you don't realize that rural NL has become a cesspool of government assistance dependency. It's bad. The level of entitlement is staggering. People do not want to work full time jobs and will only accept "seasonal work" long enough to "get their weeks" and get back on the dole. Consequently they have no ambition to get an education, start an enterprise, learn new things or do much of anything beyond gossip. It's soul destroying. A boat factory in Centreville near where we were has had to bring in foreign workers even though most of the community is on UI. Same for the fish plant in Glovertown. Blatant fraud that's encouraged by the provincial government who want the federal UI money income. We were disgusted and couldn't stand to be around it anymore. People who wax poetic about NL and say they are proud to be from rural NL obviously have no moral problem living off the hard work and welfare of others. Disgraceful.
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My adventure to Newfoundland was great. I went there during the summer in 2004. I went for 3 weeks, but spend a month due to the weather at the airport, I couldn't travel back because the airport was closed because of fog. The people are very friendly and they treat me very nice. I don't mind going back there again just to visit. I really enjoy the boat ride and catching cod fish. The food was great especially fish and fries. Beautiful place to visit. And yes I visited signal hill and Avalon Mall.
This is a fair assessment. I went to St John's (and vicinity) for the first time in May 2019. It was rather cold, but there was no snow. The people were friendly, the food was amazing, and I loved the scenery. Overall, I had a very positive experience, and I look forward to visiting there again.
I'm 38 years old, from Eastern NF, lived about 6 yrs in ON, 5 yrs Western NF, 10 yrs Labrador and now NE Avalon just outside St. John's. There is lots of differences between different regions of NL, but one constant is the people. We're nice to outsiders and strangers, but absolute arseholes towards each other.
I lived most of my life in Ontario and moved to St. John's 8 years ago. I knew I was finally accepted when people started to snipe at me. Before that they kept asking, "So, when are you moving home?" meaning "go back to Ontario!" 😀
@peggymf2 @NLjosh83 I'm considering coming to NL for my master's in memorial University with my wife but how possible will it be to get jobs easily and what's the cost of houses for rentage like in NL?
Planning to move with my family there next year 2023 from Hong Kong if memorial university gives me admission for environmental policy.....I have dreamt of moving to NL since 2017!!! Thanks for the video!
If you want see the wilderness of Newfoundland, I suggest watching the RUclips videos of Justin Barbour. He videos his months-long camping trips with his dog Saku. He also has books available on Amazon.
@@colourful64able Yes. I wish we were better connected. My only interactions with people from Labrador were people I met while at MUN many years ago. A few of my friends went there to teach or do geological surveys and my father was a principal there 50 years ago.
I say Newfoundland nd labrador when referring to the province. I have never witness any rivalry. Labradorians are great people and i am proud they are a part of our province.They bring a great culture and uniqueness also.And it is unfortunate that it costs so much to get there. And the snowstorm was called snowmageddon. use the # with the word. It was historic snow records. Yes we have a lot of snow and it depends. Wecan get a lot of wet damp weather with our snow and i always say winter boots that are made in Canada and sold in N,L. , in particular the east coast should come with a tag line "This does not apply to St. John's and surrounding areas of the east coast" . Wear rubber boots with thick wool socks and good grips and you'll be fine.
I am a Newfoundlander living in Toronto with my Philippino wife. Mabuhay! There is a great documentary on Amazon prime about Philippinos living in Labrador.
The January storm we had up to 110cm of snow, and then in some places around 30cm after, everything was shut down for a week just for the sake of snow clearing. Snowfall around St. John's isn't usually too bad thanks to proximity to the gulf stream. The west coast usually sees more thanks to the Labrador current. That January storm was a major abnormality, granted if we see more snowfalls like that going forward id say its safe to say climate change is at work.
Thank you! I appreciate all the support! St John’s would be the place I’d move to if I was moving to NL. You’d be surprised to how cheap housing can be in some areas. That being said not all jobs are high paying and some industries might not be in need for workers. Another thing..driving in St John’s is a pain, the roads are narrow and there are lots of one ways.
Public transportation is horrendous - so a vehicle is definitely needed, finding a family doctor can be a challenge, and jobs can be scarce. We have most of the big box stores and a lively local business scene, so you probably won't feel like there's things you can't get here. Generally safe here, just don't walk around shady looking places at night as probably with any large town.
Just checked this video, Thanks for the info you have imparted It’s beneficial. I hope that 2023 is the best year for me to be in Newfoundland & Labrador. 🇨🇦🍁❄️
I was born in Newfoundland and raised there off and on. My mother was a Newfoundlander as well and passed in Carbonear in 2016... My father who is from Arkansas lives in Newfoundland and has for 18 yrs now and will pass there.. I live in Springfield Missouri and in three yrs when I retire at 65 will move back to Newfoundland and will not move anywhere else.. Ill finally be home for good!!!!
Snow? I left St John's in late December of 1977. I had been in Newfoundland (and Labrador) since May of 1970 most of the time. It rained all the time in St John's when I was there. I recall 2 blizzards, but really mostly what I recall is the endless rain and grey skies. Are you telling me that there is more snow now than rain in St John's? I did know that it had more precipation than any other major city in the country, but not more snow. Maybe, this is why Rex Murphy denies global warming: His home town now has more snow days than rain days?
I moved to Newfoundland from the west side of the country. It was great except for the lack of medical and dental services. If you plan on dying from a preventable disease that is misdiagnosed, this is the place for you! If you want to get silver fillings and plan on never have braces for your children, do it! It is a great place to visit - being raised in this area and having the explore to the rest of the planet, I would never live in Newfoundland.
I am far too comfortable (recent widower, depressed, more then a bit lonely) here in Southern New Hampshire USA to want to move to Newfoundland. I do want to visit so I will drive and take the ferry. Most likely time is next Fall. See ya then.
this was an great watch, I googled this video because I am a black british citizen looking to move to this part of canada as a paramedic...I was worried the people might not be so friendly like say their USA counterparts... anyways , so far so good with the reviews. thanks for making this video man. Ohh and P.S...I love snow, hopefully i can snowboard at there haha
“Don’t like snow, don’t move to Newfoundland.” Every time I hear of Newfoundland and snow it cracks me up!😂 An old friend of my wife’s who lives in Ontario since she about 15 years old very seriously told me it doesn’t snow in Newfoundland! They don’t get bad weather! Seriously she believed that! I’ve known her since she moved up here about 47 years ago and she blatantly said this to me about a dozen years ago.
Also, not all parts of the island get lots of snow. The central south coast has no snow on the ground as of NYE...and this happens more often than you would think.
I wouldn’t suggest anyone under 40 to move here. It can get a bit boring but if you’re into hiking and nature stuff this is a decent holiday destination at best.
We do not necessarily have a lot of snow every year in the winter! 19’o/2000 was an exception! Check first. There have been some winters when we didn’t have any snow at all!
Great video, thanks. But snowbanks over 6 feet isn’t at all spectacular in Canada. Check out Eastern BC or Quebec. When you slide off your roof into the snowbanks every winter, that’s snow.
yes i plan to move to newfoundland GFW inperticular flights really arnt that bad unless you fly with the national airlines example a flight from fredericton with air canada is over $400 that same flight with PAL regional is $179 but thats for june 28th because right now pal flys out of moncton and saint john NB not fredericton they're taking over westjets slots at fredericton from what ive been told by the realitor they average 9 feet of snow accumulation. but that comes because its warm enough to snow. they say its never to cold to snow but in nb when its -45 its not snowing it typically snows between 0 and -15 but i got to meet the neighbor of the place i was looking at he saids as long as the snow removal is maintained its not that bad seeing that im hemipalegic he offered to plow my driveway when he plows his
a big problem in the Atlantic Canada right now is finding a good family doctor so many come to Ontario or BC really keep that in mind a lot of friends of mine want to retire out east and cant because doctors are to few
My boyfriend and I are thinking about moving to NFLD. He is from NFLD. I have never been there. I would need to travel back to Ontario from time to time and want my family to visit. So I was concerned about the costs. I like most of what you said. Especially the people. We want to eventually open a Holistic Spa. Don't know anyone there or what the market is like for that there. Thanks for your honesty about the snow and winter. I want to know what it's like seasonly.... Fall winter spring summer. Thank you
In terms of travel costs to leave NFLD, it is by no means impossible to find deals. You just have to know when and where to look. When I flew to NFLD it was $300 round trip. Seasonal weather is a tough one because it can honestly depend from year to year. Best bet would be to ask a local! Thanks for the comment!
@@rosejabbour1239 - I have never been during those seasons, but from people I know and what I have heard, NFLD is quite a bit cooler than the rest of Canada. I remember last year on Canada Day it was 15 degrees or so in St. John's. Whereas in Montreal it was 30+. Springs are typically very wet, lots of rain and wind, but that can be expected. As a whole between those three seasons, the best way to describe them would be cooler than the Canadian average. Hope this helps
@@rosejabbour1239 I've been to Newfoundland during many summers and it is cool no humidity. If you want to go swimming it is freezing. The scenery is breathtaking. Watch for the Moose everywhere you go!
What's it like for immigrants there? I need to fight for a better life which is impossibly in my homeland...been dreaming of living in NF ever since I saw it in a movie when I was a teenager. Does anyone know how it works to migrate there? Thanks;))
There are lots of information on the government website. I myself started with a work permit and then became a resident and then eventually a citizen :)
You will have to apply through the Canadian government. It would help to have a usable skill such as personal support worker. When you get the work permit, just work for a few years until you can qualify for permanent residency. After that, citizenship. Good luck with your journey.
shouldn’t you have mentioned the high unemployment and insanely high cost of living if this video is meant for people considering moving to Newfoundland
Agreed. Most people on the island really don't have much connection with Labrador, but I believe it's incorrect to say there's a rivalry between the two.
I agree there is not a rivalry, but there is good natured competitiveness. Anyone from Lab will make sure you know they are from Lab and not the island.
Did your cab driver happen to be a very large, balding man, with a bushy mustache? A good friend of my family owns a couple cabs, and drives one himself. He loves to talk about St. John's, the history, the people, places to go, places to eat, etc... He goes by the name Sully
There are no bicycle lanes . Only one main highway crosses the island ( with hundreds of side roads along the way). Depending on the area you are in, the road will be mostly two lanes ( one in each direction), with plenty of PASSING LANES built in along the way. Highway shoulders are gravel. Unless you are near any major towns, highway traffic is very light. Many have crossed the island by bicycle - it's definitely do-able ! Crossing Newfoundland is basically a 325 mile drive through the forest where you will come upon a town here and there. BRING YOUR CAMERA !
IM so glad you like the people of Newfoundland ,but like all places in this big world we live on there are places were its not so friendly and there are places in Newfoundland that are just the worst...with that being said St Johns has the best people you can ever meet...
Over the years the snow amounts have waned somewhat. Like any area with climate change you can't go on historical data. I'm sad he didn't give the other side of how the weather can be spectacular. I will say be prepared for what the weather can bring but don't make this your guiding decision either way. This island is rare. It has its issues like any place but there's no place which pulls you home like Newfoundland. Ask the NL'ers living away b'y.
I am planning on moving there this December for uni, st John's. Personally I live in Saudi Arabia a dessert basically so I am kinda worried about the extremes of switching to a very cold place. Are there any tips or warnings I need to keep as a heads up?
As soon as possible, go to a shopping mall and buy a good winter coat, waterproof snowboots, a warm wool cap and gloves. You will probably also need some sweaters/Hoosier to wear underneath. A scarf will also help. If you do not have a vehicle, then make sure to buy a bus pass it will make public transportation cheaper. Good luck and welcome to Newfoundland.
You may need a translator! They have their own little sayings and talk differently in the smaller towns probably not so much in St. John's. Good sense of humor though!
I was born in Stephenville in 91 and moved here in Toronto since 2007. Lol. I don't miss NFLD at all not considering after how everyone treated me with their racist remarks.
Surprising you would make a video about this and not address the elephant in the room; that is to address the question why are there more Newfoundlanders living outside of the province, than in it? The answer to that is because of the significant challenges that exist to making a good living there. Unless you can move back to a good job in hand, most people are going to have a lot of problems.
I was born in TO back in '82. Spent my whole life either downtown or in the GTA. Thought I was meant for the big city, but a quick trip to St. John's in 2014 taught me otherwise. Two years later I was packing up the car and moving. Just celebrated my fifth year in NL 🤘🖖
My parents were from villages in Trinity Bay, but we three boys were born and raised in Toronto. I'd move "down home" in a hearbeat but for my wife.
Dad drove us there nearly every summer. We always cried when it was time to leave. I love my country but Newfoundland will always be first in my heart.
Born and Raised in Toronto '98 onward, thought I'd spend my life here but things are definitely taking a turn. Looking at what else this lovely country has to offer for the future.
The big 41 this year eh?
Thinking of doing the same but I have relatives in the UK and am afraid it'll be too hard to visit them.
Uhoh... I'm. Currently living the first half. Of your story
.. About to visit NFL. I'll update in a year when I'vr sold all. My possessions. To move there
We are from Germany and explored Newfoundland in 2019. Because of traveling in September, we can not say anything about the snow. But with the rest we confirm: Great landscape super-friendly people, very good food! And expensive, yes, but worth it. That‘s why we go there again for 3 weeks in September 2024. I can‘t wait for that!
My family is going to move to newfoundland in February and I'm so excited!! I'm from the Philippines and we're so grateful to God by giving us this opportunity 🙏
There's a good Filipino community in the st. John's area.
How is it so far
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@@CrimeTime966 its awesome here were living comfortably. im focusing on my volunteer hours because it is said i need it for graduation
I plan on moving to Corner Brook early next summer when I retire. Yes, Newfoundland is a spectacularly beautiful province, the people are incredible, and so is the nature. But the best thing about Newfoundland is something that's very hard to put into words, and everyone who has felt it will know what I'm talking about. It is just a magical place. It gets into your soul, it pulls you in, it calls to you. I've travelled to many beautiful places in my life, but Newfoundland is on another level. So yeah, I'm going to live there, and I can't wait! Thanks for posting this video :)
I have friends in Corner Brook and they absolutely love it there! Enjoy!
I live in St.Johns and it’s beautiful here!
Has St John’s got good schools?
@@Abigailm574 hey , I also want to move St John's Newfoundland ...And am waiting for Job offer from Employer under AIPP program canada ..Do u have any information regarding this ..?..can I get Job offer in 2021 ?..Am indian women ..
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To make a comment about the snow: the storm he was referring to was an isolated event that shut the city of St. John’s down for about a week. Some years are better then others. Most years I use my snowblower 5-10 times a year. What I find here is we don’t really get a spring, just an extension of winter. So I like to call it sprinter. Anyway stay safe from Newfoundland
Yeah... if you want to see consistent snow, forget the Avalon and come to the west coast.
Love your point!! I remember going to Galway and the snow was taller than the industrial buildings!! Yet this yet we have had less than 10cm on the ground at once.. and that melts before the next snow fall… snow ain’t the issue here so much it’s the wind for me!! :)
Visit during the summer it's nice there. I visited signal Hill. Nice place.
If I can get a husband there I will go back. Anyone who want to visit St Lucia in the Caribbean message me lol
SNOWMEGGEDON.
Labrador and the people there are awesome. As a Newf I can't wait to get up there post covid. Every Labradorian I have ever met is "best kind".
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Seasonal Affective Disorder prevails. Dark, just above or below freezing most of the year, and the shortest (and sweetest) Summer ever. I didn't know such kindness existed.
Florida man here, would love to visit labrador amd newfoundland some day, the landscape and mountains have always kept my imagination and the sheer remoteness of it all is awesome
I loved this. I was born and spent 17 years of my life in newfoundland, my old man ended up passing and I had to come here to Ontario to get a good job to support my mom. Hearing you talk about newfoundland with such positivity brought great happiness to me. There are some people that just don't get it. Btw, next time you go you need to visit the southern coastal areas (where I grew up) if you look at a map of newfoundland at the southern end theres a land mass that looks like a boot. I was born and raised on the toe of that boot and it is the most peaceful, beautiful place I have ever been. I FIEND to go back for a visit some day but there are no hotels
I think he means the Burin Peninsula.
My family is from WV. My Mother married a man from Newfoundland. She lived there for 6 months and had told me all these amazing stories! Now I feel like I have to go and see Newfoundland for myself!
We moved here in December and absolutely love it!
Can you please tell the rent for condo or aprtments?
@@FaadumoArdo It really depends on where you go.... urban areas are probably not that different than other similar sized places in Canada. I rent out a 1 bedroom apartment in my basement for $650 a month.
I'm also moving next month 👋
I'm moving there soon too.
hi im planning to study there in college of the north atlantic
I'm going to Newfoundland this Spring (2022.) Visited it many times while in the Canadian navy and loved the place. Am now 88, a widower and want to move before I croak. Either Cornerbrook or Stephenville.
All the best to you!
It is very easy to describe Newfoundland or Labrador, ask anyone who is travelling back there, 99% will say they are going HOME. It doesn't matter what part, you soul knows when you are home. It takes a special soul to love this ROCK, and she loves us back.
@This Chosen Life woooaa very nice
As an “Upper Canada” native, I had the pleasure of living in St. John’s for 2 years during my careers. Loved everything this clip states and I’ve been back 5 times so far.
I’ll be back again!
I appreciate your perspective on our island. Yes we are very proud of our history and strong musical background.
If you're ever back here, come find me Roger Stoodley. I'll hook you up with a "Screech-in" (How to become a honorary Newfoundlander) and some good people, a real kitchen party, and drunken fun times on George.... cheers
Hey Roger, am planning on moving to newfoundland next year hopefully if I get admission in memorial.....am abit scared to moving to a new place without knowing anyone......I hope I can get you as my guide if I come
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I'm also moving to St John's next month. Excited to see what City have to offer 👋
How do you guys feel about immigration destroying white culture in America?
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Agreed, here in Newfoundland is great
I think the Newfoundland land and labrador old beef is probably from the older citizens who remember that labrador didn’t want to join with us (Newfoundland)because they had more prosperity and it was in no benefit to share.But I never hear of anyone slamming Labrador anymore it’s a beautiful part of this province now for many awesome reasons..
It has a different culture and history, simple as that. Newfoundland and Labrador are not the same.
My only problem with this video and many other videos about Newfoundland is the fact that St. John's is the only place that gets mentioned, you cannot fully appreciate the province of Newfoundland if you stay in the city, you have to go out to the little bay towns and inlets. Go to central, or Western. Do NOT stay in st johns and expect to get the best experience of what Newfoundland has to offer. I live in central and personally I am not a fan of St. John's, it's too big and busy.
The only thing you want to do in central is build a house, sell it and get the fuck out
Exactly, why not talk about Twillingate or Cape Spear
I grew up in St. John's and moved away to Ontario in my twenties because I wanted a career. I was fortunate enough to make a great career which allowed me to retire at age 57. My wife and I moved back to "a little bay town" Central NL (my wife is from there), big mistake. My youth in St. John's did not prepare me for the uneducated, uncouth, ignorant, nosy, small minded, petty, childish nature of the majority of people that I now find myself amongst. Oh sure, they are friendly, at least to your face. Meanwhile they have lots to say behind your, and everyone else's, back. I guess that's what you get when 90% of the people here work just 14 weeks to qualify for UI and live on government assistance the rest of the year. Just finishing high school here is a relatively remarkable accomplishment. Hate it here and will be getting the hell out.
@@joshramesy4306 "Around the bay" is definitely a different experience from St John's. I guess Central Newfoundland hasn't changed too much. How does your wife find being back home?
@@dinkster1729 Funny, even though she is from there she couldn't stand it either. We finally packed it in and moved to St. John's and are much happier for it. Until you live there you don't realize that rural NL has become a cesspool of government assistance dependency. It's bad. The level of entitlement is staggering. People do not want to work full time jobs and will only accept "seasonal work" long enough to "get their weeks" and get back on the dole. Consequently they have no ambition to get an education, start an enterprise, learn new things or do much of anything beyond gossip. It's soul destroying. A boat factory in Centreville near where we were has had to bring in foreign workers even though most of the community is on UI. Same for the fish plant in Glovertown. Blatant fraud that's encouraged by the provincial government who want the federal UI money income. We were disgusted and couldn't stand to be around it anymore. People who wax poetic about NL and say they are proud to be from rural NL obviously have no moral problem living off the hard work and welfare of others. Disgraceful.
I loved this video - thanks so much! I've had Toronto up to the eyeballs so we thinking of coming to Newfoundland instead so I'm checking it out!
Love Labrador!! Beautiful place wonderful people! I'm from Newfoundland and Labrador!
I just stumbled upon your YT channel while trying to a place in Canada for a summer home.
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Thank you very much!
Hello to all Newfies from MTL ! Great video !
A bit outdated! I lived in both Nfld. and Labrador in the summers.Beautiful very rustic way of life in Lab. Loved it.
My adventure to Newfoundland was great. I went there during the summer in 2004. I went for 3 weeks, but spend a month due to the weather at the airport, I couldn't travel back because the airport was closed because of fog. The people are very friendly and they treat me very nice. I don't mind going back there again just to visit. I really enjoy the boat ride and catching cod fish. The food was great especially fish and fries. Beautiful place to visit. And yes I visited signal hill and Avalon Mall.
This is a fair assessment. I went to St John's (and vicinity) for the first time in May 2019. It was rather cold, but there was no snow. The people were friendly, the food was amazing, and I loved the scenery. Overall, I had a very positive experience, and I look forward to visiting there again.
I'm 38 years old, from Eastern NF, lived about 6 yrs in ON, 5 yrs Western NF, 10 yrs Labrador and now NE Avalon just outside St. John's.
There is lots of differences between different regions of NL, but one constant is the people.
We're nice to outsiders and strangers, but absolute arseholes towards each other.
lol so if you stay there for 3 years your neighbor would be arse towards you by that time
@@cleangoblin2021 no but you'd be in court looking for a peace bond if a single shovel full of snow gets put on their lawn.
It's an Irish thing, trust me.
I lived most of my life in Ontario and moved to St. John's 8 years ago. I knew I was finally accepted when people started to snipe at me. Before that they kept asking, "So, when are you moving home?" meaning "go back to Ontario!" 😀
@peggymf2 @NLjosh83 I'm considering coming to NL for my master's in memorial University with my wife but how possible will it be to get jobs easily and what's the cost of houses for rentage like in NL?
Planning to move with my family there next year 2023 from Hong Kong if memorial university gives me admission for environmental policy.....I have dreamt of moving to NL since 2017!!! Thanks for the video!
Goodluck!!
hi im also planning to enrol at the college of the north atlantic next year if God allows.
From fort nelson sweet place can’t wait to visit
I was born St.John's but moved to Ontario when I was 2 years old, been back many times to see family
Most of what I know of Newfound & Labrador is from the two shows Republic of Doyle & Hudson And Rex. Love the place.
When I went to St. John’s, most of the places I wanted to go were because of Republic of Doyle!
@@ApexGeography OH YEAH!
If you want see the wilderness of Newfoundland, I suggest watching the RUclips videos of Justin Barbour. He videos his months-long camping trips with his dog Saku. He also has books available on Amazon.
There is no rivalry between Newfoundland and Labrador. Most Newfoundlanders just never go there and most know very little about the region.
You must be feom the island and not from lab
@@colourful64able Yes. I wish we were better connected. My only interactions with people from Labrador were people I met while at MUN many years ago. A few of my friends went there to teach or do geological surveys and my father was a principal there 50 years ago.
I say Newfoundland nd labrador when referring to the province. I have never witness any rivalry. Labradorians are great people and i am proud they are a part of our province.They bring a great culture and uniqueness also.And it is unfortunate that it costs so much to get there. And the snowstorm was called snowmageddon. use the # with the word. It was historic snow records. Yes we have a lot of snow and it depends. Wecan get a lot of wet damp weather with our snow and i always say winter boots that are made in Canada and sold in N,L. , in particular the east coast should come with a tag line "This does not apply to St. John's and surrounding areas of the east coast" . Wear rubber boots with thick wool socks and good grips and you'll be fine.
Hi new friend here 👋you just did an excellent video about this province. Thanks for sharing I’ll send you my full packed support.. big thumbs up🇨🇦🇵🇭
I am a Filipina too planning to move there
I am a Newfoundlander living in Toronto with my Philippino wife. Mabuhay! There is a great documentary on Amazon prime about Philippinos living in Labrador.
@@lilylim6909 hi Lily, nice to hear that at hindi ka nagkamali ng pupuntahan dahil nasa safe ant napakagandang lugar ka.
@@slake9727 hi Slake , kumusta po kayo please say hi to your wife and thank you
The January storm we had up to 110cm of snow, and then in some places around 30cm after, everything was shut down for a week just for the sake of snow clearing. Snowfall around St. John's isn't usually too bad thanks to proximity to the gulf stream. The west coast usually sees more thanks to the Labrador current. That January storm was a major abnormality, granted if we see more snowfalls like that going forward id say its safe to say climate change is at work.
Finally, flying to Newfoundland can be relatively inexpensive if you book flights far enough ahead.
Snowmaggedon Jan 2020 was extraordinary...way more snow than usual
Taking my husband down next summer! So excited! It's his first visit!
Awesome! Enjoy 😁
Summers are nice (and no snow) like any other province, and winters are the mild (warm for winter) despite the high snowfall.
I'm making my way there!!❤specifically St John's 😊
In Snowmageddon there was like 20 feet of snow in some spots
I have never once heard of a rivalry between Newfoundland and Labrador residents…your impression came from your “friends”.
I was told people from nl are friendlier to strangers then each other. But like everything, not all fits in same box right.
why?
Another great video im thinking about moving to st John's are there other things to consider beside that what you said in the video
Thank you! I appreciate all the support! St John’s would be the place I’d move to if I was moving to NL. You’d be surprised to how cheap housing can be in some areas. That being said not all jobs are high paying and some industries might not be in need for workers. Another thing..driving in St John’s is a pain, the roads are narrow and there are lots of one ways.
Public transportation is horrendous - so a vehicle is definitely needed, finding a family doctor can be a challenge, and jobs can be scarce.
We have most of the big box stores and a lively local business scene, so you probably won't feel like there's things you can't get here. Generally safe here, just don't walk around shady looking places at night as probably with any large town.
Just checked this video, Thanks for the info you have imparted It’s beneficial. I hope that 2023 is the best year for me to be in Newfoundland & Labrador. 🇨🇦🍁❄️
I going to be visitig Gander when I retire in 5 yrs. Most likely over Spring/ Summer. Sny recommendations?
You should have visited in the summer or fall. Much more beautiful and of course better weather.
Summer could be a tight window of time!
Fall is awesome, for sure.
I was born in Newfoundland and raised there off and on.
My mother was a Newfoundlander as well and passed in Carbonear in 2016...
My father who is from Arkansas lives in Newfoundland and has for 18 yrs now and will pass there..
I live in Springfield Missouri and in three yrs when I retire at 65 will move back to Newfoundland and will not move anywhere else..
Ill finally be home for good!!!!
Hope to see you in there.
Snow? I left St John's in late December of 1977. I had been in Newfoundland (and Labrador) since May of 1970 most of the time. It rained all the time in St John's when I was there. I recall 2 blizzards, but really mostly what I recall is the endless rain and grey skies. Are you telling me that there is more snow now than rain in St John's? I did know that it had more precipation than any other major city in the country, but not more snow. Maybe, this is why Rex Murphy denies global warming: His home town now has more snow days than rain days?
I moved to Newfoundland from the west side of the country. It was great except for the lack of medical and dental services. If you plan on dying from a preventable disease that is misdiagnosed, this is the place for you! If you want to get silver fillings and plan on never have braces for your children, do it! It is a great place to visit - being raised in this area and having the explore to the rest of the planet, I would never live in Newfoundland.
Where exactly are you from?
why you say so?
I want move now to this little Paradise
So happy I visited years ago
Me too. It is absolutely somewhere all Canadians should visit at least once
very well put
Newfoundland and Labrador very windy and nice people. We see more whales during the summer.
Being a lifelong Californian, I have no idea why this was interesting to me. As if I'd ever move to Newfoundland.
I'd like to visit though.
It is a fantastic place to visit!
@@ApexGeography Hope your from San Francisco - so the fog won't be such a shock
I am far too comfortable (recent widower, depressed, more then a bit lonely) here in Southern New Hampshire USA to want to move to Newfoundland. I do want to visit so I will drive and take the ferry. Most likely time is next Fall. See ya then.
Would like to have heard more about Labrador
this was an great watch,
I googled this video because I am a black british citizen looking to move to this part of canada as a paramedic...I was worried the people might not be so friendly like say their USA counterparts...
anyways , so far so good with the reviews.
thanks for making this video man.
Ohh and P.S...I love snow, hopefully i can snowboard at there haha
Did you end up moving to Newfoundland?
“Don’t like snow, don’t move to Newfoundland.” Every time I hear of Newfoundland and snow it cracks me up!😂 An old friend of my wife’s who lives in Ontario since she about 15 years old very seriously told me it doesn’t snow in Newfoundland! They don’t get bad weather! Seriously she believed that! I’ve known her since she moved up here about 47 years ago and she blatantly said this to me about a dozen years ago.
Also, not all parts of the island get lots of snow. The central south coast has no snow on the ground as of NYE...and this happens more often than you would think.
I plan to move in ST John's two month later and I am a little anxious because I have heard about job and house situation.
I wouldn’t suggest anyone under 40 to move here. It can get a bit boring but if you’re into hiking and nature stuff this is a decent holiday destination at best.
We do not necessarily have a lot of snow every year in the winter! 19’o/2000 was an exception! Check first. There have been some winters when we didn’t have any snow at all!
Great video, thanks. But snowbanks over 6 feet isn’t at all spectacular in Canada. Check out Eastern BC or Quebec. When you slide off your roof into the snowbanks every winter, that’s snow.
yes i plan to move to newfoundland GFW inperticular flights really arnt that bad unless you fly with the national airlines example a flight from fredericton with air canada is over $400 that same flight with PAL regional is $179 but thats for june 28th because right now pal flys out of moncton and saint john NB not fredericton they're taking over westjets slots at fredericton from what ive been told by the realitor they average 9 feet of snow accumulation. but that comes because its warm enough to snow. they say its never to cold to snow but in nb when its -45 its not snowing it typically snows between 0 and -15 but i got to meet the neighbor of the place i was looking at he saids as long as the snow removal is maintained its not that bad seeing that im hemipalegic he offered to plow my driveway when he plows his
Yes b'y, proud newfie ❤️
You should have gone when we had snowmageddon our houses were stuck in snow.
a big problem in the Atlantic Canada right now is finding a good family doctor so many come to Ontario or BC really keep that in mind a lot of friends of mine want to retire out east and cant because doctors are to few
Some things to know about Newfoundland:❄️❄️❄️🥶🥶🥶🌬️🌬️🌬️
My boyfriend and I are thinking about moving to NFLD. He is from NFLD. I have never been there.
I would need to travel back to Ontario from time to time and want my family to visit. So I was concerned about the costs. I like most of what you said. Especially the people. We want to eventually open a Holistic Spa. Don't know anyone there or what the market is like for that there.
Thanks for your honesty about the snow and winter.
I want to know what it's like seasonly.... Fall winter spring summer. Thank you
In terms of travel costs to leave NFLD, it is by no means impossible to find deals. You just have to know when and where to look. When I flew to NFLD it was $300 round trip. Seasonal weather is a tough one because it can honestly depend from year to year. Best bet would be to ask a local! Thanks for the comment!
@@ApexGeography what's it like in the summer, the fall and the spring. Winter is only one season
@@rosejabbour1239 - I have never been during those seasons, but from people I know and what I have heard, NFLD is quite a bit cooler than the rest of Canada. I remember last year on Canada Day it was 15 degrees or so in St. John's. Whereas in Montreal it was 30+. Springs are typically very wet, lots of rain and wind, but that can be expected. As a whole between those three seasons, the best way to describe them would be cooler than the Canadian average. Hope this helps
@@rosejabbour1239 I've been to Newfoundland during many summers and it is cool no humidity. If you want to go swimming it is freezing. The scenery is breathtaking. Watch for the Moose everywhere you go!
What's it like for immigrants there? I need to fight for a better life which is impossibly in my homeland...been dreaming of living in NF ever since I saw it in a movie when I was a teenager. Does anyone know how it works to migrate there? Thanks;))
Just remain in your damn shithole
There are lots of information on the government website. I myself started with a work permit and then became a resident and then eventually a citizen :)
@K. M. Every province has some turds.
@@towaritch it's unnecessary to comment like that.
You will have to apply through the Canadian government. It would help to have a usable skill such as personal support worker. When you get the work permit, just work for a few years until you can qualify for permanent residency. After that, citizenship. Good luck with your journey.
Labradors are the best!
Hey can i get your mail id or contact? I am moving to Labrador city next month, and i am from Toronto
shouldn’t you have mentioned the high unemployment and insanely high cost of living if this video is meant for people considering moving to Newfoundland
@thefalloutshelter is getting jobs in NL difficult and how expensive are the houses?
There is no rivalry between Newfoundland & Labrador, if anyone sais that they are just ignorant
Agreed. Most people on the island really don't have much connection with Labrador, but I believe it's incorrect to say there's a rivalry between the two.
I agree there is not a rivalry, but there is good natured competitiveness. Anyone from Lab will make sure you know they are from Lab and not the island.
No different than townie vs bayman
Why do I watch this video in the morning? 🤔
Thank you
I'm from Corner Brook Newfoundland
U should visit there too
Hello I'm planning to study in the college of the north atlantic. is there a lot of apartments near the campus? how much would it cost?
Check out the history of the city and province...a major attraction as it's fascinating
The city has an extraordinary history
The first shot of this video is of my apartment building! HAHA
I wonder if most of these people are retirees or working? I would love living in newfoundland or Labrador.
Did your cab driver happen to be a very large, balding man, with a bushy mustache? A good friend of my family owns a couple cabs, and drives one himself. He loves to talk about St. John's, the history, the people, places to go, places to eat, etc...
He goes by the name Sully
I don’t recall his name but it sounds like he fits the description. Trying to remember the cab company we took. Pretty sure it was city wide taxi
@@ApexGeography It would have been Jiffy Cab if it were Sully. If it were him, you had one of the guides you could of had.
Home Sweet Home
What industry is there outside of fishing or restaurant/hotel ?
Hows the hunting?
How's ya gettin' on, Skipper ?
Are the highways on the "Rock" bicycle friendly; _i.e._ , for bikepackers?
Honestly not sure. When I visited I was only briefly on the highway around St Johns down to Mt Pearl. Maybe someone else in the comments could help?
There are no bicycle lanes . Only one main highway crosses the island ( with hundreds of side roads along the way). Depending on the area you are in, the road will be mostly two lanes ( one in each direction), with plenty of PASSING LANES built in along the way. Highway shoulders are gravel. Unless you are near any major towns, highway traffic is very light. Many have crossed the island by bicycle - it's definitely do-able ! Crossing Newfoundland is basically a 325 mile drive through the forest where you will come upon a town here and there. BRING YOUR CAMERA !
St.John’s Newfoundland 💯
Nice work work please do for cities after all provinces
wishing to continue my Studies in the university of Memorial the next year
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Yea we are different then the mainland
Newfie/Newfoundlander here
IM so glad you like the people of Newfoundland ,but like all places in this big world we live on there are places were its not so friendly and there are places in Newfoundland that are just the worst...with that being said St Johns has the best people you can ever meet...
As a Newfoundlander, I have never heard Labrador referred to in
derogatory terms.
Go to Labrador. And really see Canada boy I tell ya .
Hi Sir, Is there public transportation available in Corner Brook … pls repy
They have a bus system!
When did the bus system start?
Over the years the snow amounts have waned somewhat. Like any area with climate change you can't go on historical data. I'm sad he didn't give the other side of how the weather can be spectacular. I will say be prepared for what the weather can bring but don't make this your guiding decision either way. This island is rare. It has its issues like any place but there's no place which pulls you home like Newfoundland. Ask the NL'ers living away b'y.
I am planning on moving there this December for uni, st John's. Personally I live in Saudi Arabia a dessert basically so I am kinda worried about the extremes of switching to a very cold place. Are there any tips or warnings I need to keep as a heads up?
As soon as possible, go to a shopping mall and buy a good winter coat, waterproof snowboots, a warm wool cap and gloves. You will probably also need some sweaters/Hoosier to wear underneath. A scarf will also help. If you do not have a vehicle, then make sure to buy a bus pass it will make public transportation cheaper. Good luck and welcome to Newfoundland.
You may need a translator! They have their own little sayings and talk differently in the smaller towns probably not so much in St. John's. Good sense of humor though!
@slake9627 what about job opportunities and getting houses?
Ski-dooing by
I'm moving to st. John's next year, I'm saving money to buy a house. ❤😊
I was born in Stephenville in 91 and moved here in Toronto since 2007. Lol. I don't miss NFLD at all not considering after how everyone treated me with their racist remarks.
Hello I'm planning to study in the college of the north atlantic. is it okay there? the people and all?
for young ppl it's pogey land. for old ppl it's retirement somewhere cheap. pretty place though..... in the summer.
Do they have good hospitals in Newfoundland?
Surprising you would make a video about this and not address the elephant in the room; that is to address the question why are there more Newfoundlanders living outside of the province, than in it? The answer to that is because of the significant challenges that exist to making a good living there. Unless you can move back to a good job in hand, most people are going to have a lot of problems.