Yes, and this series of videos was funded by the Federal Government as part of the 150 celebrations. That is why these 2 seem to have an unlimited budget and the videos have a very high level of production and editing.
I am a Newfoundlander, the history of this province is fascinating. Our ancestors came across the Atlantic to start a new chapter of their lives. A large number of people here today have English, French, Irish and Scottish heritage. That is why a lot of people here and from those places form a strong connection. I hope that one day you can visit!
As a Newfoundlander I can tell you that this video only scratched the surface. Each town and village has its own unique geography and sometimes, language. I grew up in the Gros Morne area and 50 years later, it is still breathtaking! Labrador is less visited but is worth effort to get there. Our province is beautiful, take the chance and come for a visit, you would feel very much at home.
You are so correct! We are planning 6 weeks just to visit Newfoundland. I have fly fished in Labrador several times already in float planes and I have only seen pieces of it!😀😀❤️🇨🇦
I 💯 agree! I’m from Nova Scotia but have travelled all over Newfoundland. There is SO MUCH to see! The people are the most welcoming, genuine people you’ll ever meet, with the best sense of humour!! The province oozes culture and tradition and history with a heavy Irish influence. The landscape is breathtaking. It’s just so unique to the rest of Canada. I’m not sure if any RUclips video can do it justice.. you have to experience in person to truly appreciate this province.
I always tell people to visit. They usually stop at Ontario, maybe other maritime provinces.. if you're going that far, don't miss out on NFLD. I say the same thing about visiting BC , don't stop at Vancouver, come to the Island. Your missing out on culture if you don't visit the Island and surrounding Islands.
@@randallcaldwell4611 spent a lot of time in Labrador in the summers. Dad loved to fly fish. He had a small float plane so I have seen parts of the province, few others have. I was blessed by living here for certain. 6 weeks will be awesome!
They are amazing! Each community have variations and broken into a little larger areas, you can pick up on the change in dialects. Very unique! I was born and raised here, yet of the dialects, I have still have trouble understanding.
I grew up in Newfoundland. Emigrated from England in January 1970. The amount of snow was quite a surprise 😶 Traveled all over the island, from St. Anthony to St.John,s and everywhere in between. Newfoundlander s are amazing. They are great story tellers and enthusiastic to hear your stories from away. Not stand offish. They have a can do attitude, resilient, tough, kind, generous...... It was the best place to grow up. Yes, it is also amazingly beautiful😊
We've not celebrated much in Canada 150, however as our centennial project in 1967, my family made a road trip across the country. That was a trip of a life time. I love to hear people try to try to compare Newfoundland and Labrador with other provinces. It can't be done!! Every province is a bit different from it's neighbour. Newfoundland, however a world apart from anywhere else! Everything is unique: the food, the music, the dialect, the coast line (imagine seeing ice bergs or whales from your front yard!) The landscape - (from forests to barren rock) The flora and fauna are unique: The floral emblem, the pitcher plant - is a carnivorous plant! The wild life is unique too. Even the common moose are the largest on the continent -and mean too! But perhaps the best part about Newfoundland are her people. They are the friendliest, the most hospitable people you'll ever find - anywhere.
Cheers from Newfoundland. One thing that needs to be mentioned about Newfoundland is, it is where the Vikings discoved North America(circa 1027) 500 years before Colombus. Another interesting fact is, its the closest land to where the Titanic rests. It was also where Marconi sent the first trans Atlantic wireless signal. Also where Emilia Earhart took off for her trans Atlantic flight in 1932.
I'm not from Newfoundland. I'm from Ontario. But I can tell you that when you visit Newfoundland, the people make you feel like you are family. They are truly a special group of people.
I am a born and reared Newfoundlander, now living in British Columbia. Canada, as a whole, is astonishingly beautiful, but I'll always have a soft spot for my home Province. When you visit Newfoundland, and you MUST visit, you have to leave yourself enough time to really see the place. The island Newfoundland is big, and Labrador is enormous. You won't have any trouble getting to know the people because we are the friendliest people ever. We have a saying that there are no strangers in Newfoundland, only friends you haven't met yet. We are a mix of Irish/English/Scottish who know how to have fun. We love to sing, dance, laugh, drink, and have a good time. We love Come From Aways, and the hospitality of Newfoundlanders is unrivaled. I love my home Province, and I can't wait to go home in the Fall.
I live in New Brunswick, and have for 38 years now. I've explored alot of from western Ontario, all the way to Newfoundland. The latter, i have to admit was some of the absolutely best scenery I've ever seen. Gros Mourne park being one of them. The people there are the most friendly, and welcoming that I've ever met (although the most difficult canadian accent to understand until you figure it out). My wife and I stopped at a pub in deer lake for food and a drink, and when the other patrons learned it was our first time visiting, offered us the keys to their garage to borrow their atvs so we could explore more of the country side. I've never had such a welcoming and trusting community in all my travels. Hope everyone is taking care
I live in Ontario and have been to Newfoundland twice on vacation. The people are so friendly and the love to party and sing. It really is a beautiful part of Canada.
Loved visiting Newfoundland, especially the west coast. The reference to the wind reminded me of a joke: "Last time I was in St John's the wind stop blowing and everyone fell down."
No joke.. the wind has taken me and blown me clear across icy parking lots. If I hadn't grabbed a load of wood outside of hardware store once I would have blown straight onto a highway. If it's not icy, I end up doing an accidental mix of ballet and jiujitsu.
My apologies for this being a long post, consider this my warning if you don't want a long read, don't click it :) So, I'm from the St. John's area, though my family isn't. My father is Irish, so I blend in quite well, culturally, and I consider this my home. I moved home just a few years ago and have lived in 2 other Canadian provinces, as well as in England for a year as a child. To start with, Newfoundland's European ancestry is a bit different than the rest of North America. There was a fairly homogenous population, with people coming not just from England and Ireland, but specific counties. The bulk of the population comes from the South East of Ireland and the West Country (south west) of England, with a small drop from Scotland and France. St. John's has been referred to as Ireland's 2nd largest city and the Most Irish place outside of Ireland. We are ethnically more Irish than Boston, for instance. The video there mentions that St. John's is the oldest city in North America, this isn't 100% true, it is the oldest European city in North America, Mexico City is older. St. John's was the British capital of North America for some years and was captured by the French at least once. There are areas of the island that were settled by the French and were part of the French empire for many years. St. John's was also sacked by pirates, for instance Peter Easton, the Pirate King, was based out of Conception Bay for a number of years and then over on the south coast of the island. He used to recruit his crews for his ships (which numbered up to 18 ships I believe) either from volunteers among the fishermen of the outports, or if that failed by pressganging them. Easton sacked St. John's and captured the Governor, holding him ransom until he went to the king and negotiated a pardon for him and his crew. Easton had taken a Spanish galleon, laden with gold, and eventually purchased a noble title in France and retired from piracy to his holding there. You asked about how Canadians see Newfoundlanders, and that is a complicated question. Prior to 2000, I would say with distain and hostility. After the events of 9-11, I've noticed that Canadians have become more excited to see Newfoundland as part of the country. I did not always feel welcome in the rest of the country prior to then (this is a general comment, based on my own experiences and those of my friends, and not meant to mean everyone in Canada). If you are interested in seeing a significant event that has shaped modern Newfoundland, look for a video on the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, part of the Somme Offensive in WW1. The Newfoundland Regiment was essentially wiped out in a day of battle, taking casualties in excess of 90%. The Regiment became the first unit not based in Britain to have been awarded the title of Royal, so the now Royal Newfoundland Regiment is still part of the culture of the place. Though the numbers killed might seem insignificant on the scale of the death of WW1, the effect it had on Newfoundland was catastrophic, because the population here was so small. Newfoundland losing their independence and becoming a province of Canada, in 1949, can be tied directly to this event, because so many educated sons of the wealthy merchant families died. It weakened the political class, and allowed conmen and shysters to bilk the Dominion out of lots of money. Newfoundland was exempted from sending forces during WW2 by the crown because of the losses of WW1, though many individuals volunteered via either the Canadian or British military, and many more served on board the merchant ships during the Battle of the North Atlantic. The crown also donated money to start Memorial College, which later became Memorial University of Newfoundland. Perhaps the largest living monument to WW1. I saw a really great explanation for why, though there was animosity, there was not the same level of hostility between the Irish and English settlers in Newfoundland. The bulk of Newfoundland's Irish population immigrated prior to the Great Famine, so were not directly impacted by it and by the political upheaval caused by it. Newfoundland's culture and music is heavily shaped by Ireland, though I've noticed a slight difference in the music. Every Irish song is sad and ends on a sad note, while Newfoundland songs typically have some level of optimism. This can be best illustrated by a famous song written by Ron Hynes, of Newfoundland, Sonny's Dream. If you asked anyone in Ireland, they will tell you that the song is Irish, but it isn't. However, when they got permission to record the song for the Irish/UK market, the artist added an extra verse on the end, where Sonny's mother is dead and he is sadly reminiscing about her. As Ron Hynes said, I was shocked, and so would my grandmother have been, as she was very much still alive and was who I had based the song on.
I’m a Montrealer, & I love Québec, but Newfoundland blew my socks off. The coast, the people, the critters, icebergs, all of it’s beautiful. I’d visit again in a heartbeat 🤍
We call it “the Rock”. It’s an astoundingly beautiful place - and that’s coming from a resident of BC! (BC, the most beautiful place in the world! No joke! I chose to live in BC for my retirement, and love it!) Newfoundland is our Norwegian style landscape, plus more! I’ve been to every province and one territory, and I’ve lived in 5 of them. I was in my 50’s before I visited Newfoundland - and it blew me away. The Maritimes have been inhabited for hundreds of years now - as recently as the 1870’s there were only a few thousand Europeans/whites in BC, so the architecture is completely different! I’m northern Irish born, but raised in Canada since 2 yrs old (65 now) - I’m soooo proud to be Canadian, but completely adore my Irish roots! Peace
Newfoundland became a part of Canada in 1949. As a Newfoundlander I always feel at home in the UK, both my parents were born under the Union Jack. Also funnily the man at 8.33(Mr.Okeefe)was one of my high school teachers, cool guy.
The "jellybean" houses are colourful because the cod fisherman used to paint their boats bright colours, and with the leftover paint, they'd go home and paint their house. My family is from Newfoundland. I have too many stories to tell about how friendly and caring the people are, and I loved "kitchen parties."
My husband and I both work for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and were posted to Newfoundland 8 years ago. Being from Ontario it was a big culture shock. Newfoundland is definitely its own little world but we love it ❤
Newfoundland is known as 'the rock' for good reason. It's very rugged and out to sea. m from Corner Brook, NL. Newfoundlanders are known as the friendliest people in Canada. It's not a source of pride, is just how we are. The best way to see NL is Bed and Breakfasts, across the island. Feel free to stop anybody and introduce yourself - be warned we will talk your ear off. The things you do are done on a more personal level or family level. For outdoor activities, NL has lots of great sites to see, usually the local people know the best spots, so ask - they may even take you there.
I moved back to Twillingate, NL from Ontario after being gone for over 50 years. It is everything you saw and more. I had 4 seals swimming in the ocean in front of my house 2 days ago and there are icebergs around the island. I am blessed and wish more people could experience this. And yes the people are wonderful.
Newfoundland is the jewel of Canada. Since it joined the Canadian confederation in 1949, we on the mainland have cherished the addition of their land, their history and their way of life. Simply breathtaking scenery no matter where you go on the island and the people are some of the finest you'll meet , anywhere. The hospitality of the Newfoundlanders is legendary. Soon, I'll be heading east to "Kiss the Cod", knock back the shot of Screech and become an honorary Newfoundlander. I'm looking forward t it!
Hi, I've been following your youtube channel for a few weeks and I really wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you! First, thank you for allowing my magic to be known by people from other countries. I really see how much you seem to marvel every time you learn a little more about Canada and its history or about all its beautiful provinces and their wonderful landscapes. For my part, I live in Quebec and I am French Canadian. So, I must confess to you that... I had a little help from google translation for certain small passages of this message! 😅😅 I understand and speak English relatively well, but I still went to school French! lolll then it is certain that my spelling in English is rather basic and my vocabulary quite more limited! hahaha!! But, no matter lolll Last little thing... if you haven't yet heard or seen images of the rock drilled in Gaspésie, it's worth a look. And if you ever want to discover more about Quebec, I think you would fall in love with my beautiful province and all its huge forests, magnificent lakes and rivers and so much more! loll💂♂️🇨🇦💂♂️
I've never been to Newfoundland myself but I've lived in the Maritimes all my life and as I've said in previous videos my mom is a Caper (from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia), the spiritual siblings to the Newfies. The shared fishing heritage has really linked Newfoundland and Cape Breton. This video as others have said, barely scratches the surface. Newfoundland is Canada's oldest settled location (technically settled by the Vikings first, but modern European settlement basically happened here first), but it is also Canada's NEWEST province, having joined Confederation less than 100 years ago. That gives Newfoundland (and the Maritimes) centuries of European settlement history that the rest of Canada (especially western Canada) doesn't have. And it's a history we do try to preserve and celebrate. If you have any interest in music, and want to learn more of Newfoundland history and culture, check out the band "Great Big Sea". They're a group from Newfoundland that became popular in the 90's/2000's and they popularized a lot of Newfoundland and Maritime folk music (while covering other modern songs as well). Check out Mari-mac, Boston and St John's, French Perfume (a song about the smugglers that would run along the coast). And yes, Newfies are as friendly (if not friendlier) as their reputation holds. Operation Yellow Ribbon will show that when you get to it. But aside from that, the local celebrities can often be found randomly. Comedians up here would often joke that Alan Doyle (lead singer of Great Big Sea) would randomly show up at weddings and proms and other celebrations. Speaking of celebrities and comedians, some of Canada's best have been from Newfoundland. Rick Mercer is probably one of the most famous, known for his satire and for confronting politicians (and for talking to Americans); but there are plenty more (most of them having starred in "This Hour Has 22 minutes") like Mark Critch, Cathy Jones, Mary Walsh, Shaun Majumdar, Trent McClellan, Andrew Young-Husband (not known as a comedian, but he hosted Canada's Worst Driver for 15 seasons and his satirical wit made the show), etc... If your watch list gets into Canadian cultural show, I'm sure you'll encounter the political satire trilogy of Royal Canadian Air Farce, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report. While 22 Minutes is the only one still on the air, all 3 of them were well known for skewering current Canadian events, and placing Prime Ministers, Provincial Premiers and other politicians in their place.
I'm from Southern Ontario, the portion of Canada with the highest population density. Anytime I venture out of my stomping grounds I am blown away by the natural beauty and genial people wherever I go. Newfoundland might be the Best/Most Canadian part of our massive country. The people are the nicest, the geography is the wildest, and quite possibly the best place to view Puffins.
I have been in British Columbia, alberta, manitoba, Ontario, quebec, New Brunswick, Nova scotia, pei, newfoundland, and the Yukon. And the newfoundland people are the best kind of people around!! I love your videos and hope you get to come visit one day!
Newfoundland was it's own country before joining Canada in 1949. It will always be very distinct from the rest of Canada because realistically we don't share a history or culture with Canada.
As a Manitoban, I can say every single person I've meet from the east coast of Canada really deserves their reputation as the best of Canada. Just down to earth people that would give you the skin off their backs if they didn't have a shirt.
It took me 6 years to nearly finish exploring all of Canada! I have explored from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia. I have explored the North West Territories. I was so close to the Yukon Territory, I could have hit a golf ball there, literally! I had to go home to New Brunswick because my Dad got sick with Cancer. I thought we’ll there is only Yukon left maybe I will finish the journey another day. I got married after Dad passed away and we thought of going to the Yukon to work for 5 years and then return to New Brunswick and then I could say I saw my whole country. My wife and I were in our mid to late thirties and wanted to have a baby first though, we didn’t want to take the risk of having a baby in a remote community in case of complications and having to wait for clear flying weather to be taken to a hospital with experts. So year after year we didn’t get pregnant. Then we decided we just were not either young enough anymore or just depressed that we were not to be blessed with a baby. Oh well, life always works out some how. We have been happily married for over 25 years. The Canadian Government added another Territory (Nunavut) anyway a few years after I gave up my dream. That would have been one hell of an adventure living in Nunavut!😀😀🇨🇦❤️
I am fortunate enough to have visited Newfoundland. It’s wonderful! We were screeched in and it was a blast! We didn’t get to see all of the province but what we did see was incredible. We also lost a day there because of a hurricane so we had to miss a day trip to Labrador. But it’s true - the people make the place!
On my first visit I wanted to stay. I was very tempted to give up my job in Toronto and just live in this awesome place. The people really show a level of kindness that you don't see in most places. This video is way to short and only gives a hint of what is there.
I love that you see your home in our home :). I'm from BC but have been across this country and it makes me feel small and in awe of blessing we have been given. The Newfoundlanders are the best of us - Irish, Scottish culture blended with out multicultural policies makes place like St John's so unique. You need to see the Viking village built hundreds of years before Columbus "discovered" North America.
It's not. It's just English and Irish I don't know why canadians seem to think there was ever a significant and historic Scottish population here. You're thinking of Nova Scotia, especially on the diversity aspect of which Newfoundland is not It's 97% white lol.
My sir name is Baird. My great etc grandfather was the magistrate in twillingate in the 1600s or there about. When Twillingate was the capital. Lots of us around with old Scottish heritage. The mig ma and beothucks were around then. We have a French shore and San Pierre and miccolong. Excuse spelling. Spanish and Portuguese as well. And we have mixed into who we are. Thank you.
We were driving along the highway in Newfoundland, and there was no where to pull over, and I needed to relieve myself! We chose to stop at the top of a high hill, so other drivers could see us, in the middle of the lane, put our four-way lights on and I got up to go... A local person immediately stopped to make sure that we hadn't broken down and needed help! This kept happening over and over in Newfoundland. The people there Truly care for others. It's an intregal part of their culture.
I'm from Ontario but I've been to Newfoundland a half-dozen times. Take my words with a grain of salt, but everything they say about Newfoundland is true and then some. It's an awesome place and the people are amazing.
It's nice to see our country through someone else's eyes, especially someone who appreciates it as much as you do. I take Canada a bit less for granted every time I watch one of your videos. Also, love your accent.
you say we are lucky to live in these places as Canadians - you are absolutely right. I was born and grew up in BC, lived for a season as a kid in the NWT on the border of the Great Slave Lake, went to university in Alberta, lived in Saskatchewan for almost 20 years (our kids were all born there), worked in Manitoba and Quebec, lived and worked in Ontario, and now live in Nova Scotia. I have been to every province and 2 of 3 territories in Canada and have to say that we are blessed beyond measure to live in this amazing country.
St John's girl all my life. My family goes back to the 1700s on my dad's side. We were first settled by the Vikings 1000. The English & French fought over the land here and the capital city burned twice. (took up many valuable geneological records😢) In Newfoundland you're never far from the ocean, and our language is a mashup of English, Irish, Scottish, Welch & French. We even have our dictionary (and Encyclopedia as well, if I'm not mistaken). So much. Good
The flag is cool. White for snow, blue for sea, red for human effort and gold for self confidence. The 2 triangles represent the Island and Labrador. It resembles the Union Jack in outline as well. Living on a rocky island at the edge of the continent, people had to be "family" to survive and that never changed. Everyone including the family dog plays music. They know how to party.
I have been 'screeched' in...everyone that visits Newfoundland has to do it. And the Newfoundlanders are truly the best of the best. They will give you the shirt off their back...and will always make sure that everyone is taken care of. I just love them - and in my opinion embody the spirit of Canada. And Mert, these videos touring Canada from coast to coast were made for Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. You will notice the red Muskoka chairs that are positioned in scenic spots - and this was done all across Canada that year. It was amazing.
That is one province I have had a lot to do with as a former Albertan. I have never been there but I have had many people from there whom I have worked with. Such humble and wonderful people. A wonderful reaction to this province. But as you can tell only the surface of who the people are. Did you know that it was the last province to become part of Canada? As you research more you will understand what it is that makes a Canadian, a Canadian!! I can't wait to see what all you find because honestly, I am learning too. I am so glad I subscribed! Oh and as we go I will be able to drop you more information and videos I find!! 😊
@ Jacqueline: I too have only experienced Newfoundland from working with a couple of people from there in Toronto. I found both of them down to earth, very funny, and focused workers. They also exhibited such compassion for people. I learned the hard way, never challenge them to a drinking contest! Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong
My dad said that the different coloured houses in St. John's, called jelly bean row{as well as the other houses in the province}, originally came about because people used their left over boat paint to paint their houses : )
That makes perfect sense. Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis also painted with boat paint - as that was all that was available to her. I absolutely love her work as it is so bright, simple and cheerful.
My paresnts are from Newfoundland and id say the culture stayed with us kids even tho we where born in Alberta and now live in B.C. I can still finds salt beef in a bucket from Newfoundland here in BC for some Jiggs Dinner.
@Mert Can Newfoundlander here we are island people our ancestors were english, Irish and Scottish settlers that came here back in the day for the Cod and sealing industry, We were a British colony and you will find that the traditions, music and accent are very reminiscent of the British Isles. You are welcome here anytime as we always come on in by we got the kettle on.
Project yellow ribbon is about gander nf role in supporting the people on the planes diverted on 9/11 when yhe us airspace was closed. You can find out even more about gander and what the town did on another video " ganders ripple effect " ... 1 am 1/4 Newfoundlander...
Just before covid I drove over 15 000 kilometers across Canada from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island yellow head highway up north to the narrows in Manitoba the north road in Ontario northern Quebec out to Gaspe I've driven the Alaska highway to the Yukon many times I've driven to Yellowknife North West Territories three times before they put the bridge over the Mackenzie river government ferry was the only way Canada is amazing just the space freedom when you hit the hinterland places with no people no civilization
@Mert Can I live in Ontario, and married my sweetheart who was born and grew up in Newfoundland. Best decision ever!... Oh wait.... I've visited Newfoundland twice with her.... best decision ever! Oh wait! ... while there, we camped in Gros Morne ... Best decision ever! All kidding aside, I've been to BC and several other eastern provinces. All have their own beauty and charm, but Newfoundland is special. You're so enthusiastic, so I'm letting you know, if I ever get lucky enough to win the "Lotto Max", I'll personally fund your trip here so so you can take 2 years to explore this wonderful country. That's how much I enjoy watching your videos. :) Good luck to me ( and to you!) Cheers!
I'm in Port Aux Basques, one of Newfoundland's main ports. I'll host you! The geology, and much of the ecology, is a continuation of the same ancient mountain range that's in the UK. That's why the Celtic Diaspora stopped here when they found it. It looked just like home! The beliefs, languages, music and culture are often from before the Clearances, too.
I’m from Montreal and I spent a month in Nfld crisscrossing the province. It is by fare the most hospitable place in Canada. The people are very friendly. I stayed in Gros Morne. I visited L’Anse aux Meadows, near St.Anthony to the see the first Viking settlements. I stayed in Twillingate to hike and watch the icebergs. I visited the Fogo Island Inn. I stayed in Bonavista and in St.John’s. I even spent 3 days in St.Pierre et Miquelon, the French territory off the southern tip of Nfld. I had a memorable time. And I will go back next year! 😊
2:50 I still haven't gotten to sit down and watch you video til now. I kept restarting it and listening to it but I've been busy with the kids and people coming and going from my house (something that never happened in Ontario after I left my childhood home so 🩷) but now I'm finally sitting down and watching and listening to the video.. jeezus by I can't even remember what I was on about because my mind is bewildered, let me rewind a minute and get back it with ya hold on a moment my child
The road to 150 was a promotional thing they did a few years ago for Canada's 150th birthday. There is a highway that goes all across the country called the TransCanada highway. I grew up in Newfoundland, but I live in Ontario now. Newfoundland is so different from the rest of Canada, it's almost like a different country. It was settled by Irish people, so I think it still has a lot of Irish influence, and that's why it's so different. The people there are lot friendlier than in Ontario. In Newfoundland, it's mostly small towns and everyone knows each other, so there is a much bigger sense of community there than in Ontario.
One thing missing is that they dont mention is St-Pierre-et-Miquelon is a last French colony right under Newfoundland very close and what is mind blowing is that they use the same money and lifestyle as in France quite amazing!
I always appreciate the curiosity from others about our beautiful country. It would take several lifetimes to truly explore it. I'm originally from Toronto and have been living in Calgary for the past 5 years. Driving across the country changed my life and my perception. Ever since then, I've become an advocate for travelling within Canada. I've even made several videos documenting all of my adventures and drives. Newfoundland is actually on my list of places to visit next year! Hopefully, all of this learning will lead you to visit our country one day. Cheers!
I live in Ontario and have never been to Newfoundland and Labrador ... BUT, it's on my bucket list. This summer we're spending a week in PEI. Maybe next summer we'll make it to Nfld.
If you continue to watch this specific "Road to 150" series of videos, you'll notice the recurrence of those pairs of red chairs. (They're called Muskoka chairs here in Canada, from the Muskoka region of the province of Ontario.) These chairs were placed across the country as part of the Canada 150 Celebrations (150 years since the establishment of Canada as a nation in 1867 with the signing of the Confederation Act at Prince Edward Island), and they're located so that visitors can sit and admire specific iconic views across the nation. The colourful adjoined houses and shops that are so admired in the downtown area of St. John's are known as "Jellybean Row" houses and immediately identify St. John's at a glance for most Canadians. The other classic landmark of the city is Signal Hill, which overlooks the entire city on one side and the view of Cape Spear (the most easterly point of North America, excluding Greenland). The stone tower was erected there in recognition of the jubliee celebrations of Queen Victoria's reign over the Commonwealth. It's also the site of the first trans-Atlantic wireless message (the birth of modern wireless communication technology) by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901. Occupied for centuries by native Beothuck Indians, Innu and Inuktitut peoples, the first known European visitors were the Vikings, who had at least one settlement here at L'Anse Aux Meadows, reconstructed now at the ruins as Unesco World Heritage Site. A second Unesco World Heritage Site was declared further down the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland just last year as a second Viking landing site ruins have been confirmed. The island of Newfoundland was officially "discovered" by an Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), when he made landfall at Bonavista in 1497 (just 5 years after Columbus' "discovery" of North America in 1492) on a voyage commissioned by Queen Isabella of Spain. Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland as a British Colony in 1532, the oldest colony of the Commonwealth. The canon placements at Signal Hill were to protect the city of St. John's from invasion by the French, who established a foothold on the island and established the town of Placentia (then Plaisance) as the French capital in the New World. The French and English battled over the island until the Treaty of Utrecht (in the Netherlands) in 1732 ceded it to Britain. French did retain the Islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, off the Burin Peninsula of Newfoundland, which remain the only French territory in North American today! You need to show your passport and have it stamped as you enter France. Yes, the residents are French citizens, speak Parisienne French (as opposed to the Quebecois French spoken in Canada), and they have the most wonderful French patisseries! French culture is also very evident in the culture and language of the Port-Aux-Port Peninsula on the west coast of the island. There's so much history, unique geology, and culture here. We were attacked by German U-boats during World War II at St. John's and at the iron ore mine docks at Bell Island in Conception Bay, as they tried to disrupt the sailing of convoys carrying American, Canadian and Newfoundland troops and supplies to Europe (we are the nearest point to Europe, and the Dominion of Newfoundland was a British Colony and not a part of Canada until 1949). We captured a German U-boat at nearby Bay Bulls! Sorry for babbling on about our wonderful province. When you come to visit, you'll find we tend to do that ... a lot! 😅❤🇨🇦
Thank-you for mentioning the red Musskoka chairs. I was starting to think I was imagining them.I've had a few people latelynot know what I was talking about. There are two pair near me and they are in the current ad for Nova Scotia. Keep an eye out for them they are still here, maybe you'll see one you'd like to have a seat on yourself 😉😀
Parts of the Canadian East Coast are geologically identical to the Scottish Highlands because they were a single formation before the Atlantic Ocean formed. Also they both owe their foggy weather to the interaction of the warm Gulf Stream with cold arctic ocean currents.
The whole east coast has a very English/Irish / Scottish vibe. We sing all the old songs ,play Highland games, dance the Highland flying or jig. It's so easy going and lovely people who'd give you the shirt off their backs just to welcome you. The food is amazing. They rely on fishing, farming and tourism. The best time to go would be August. The water is warm and and it's just beautiful. Any later and it turns to fall practically overnight. The main tourism times is between June to August with so much to see in all of the Atlantic provinces. I'm from P.E.I. so I know just how beautiful this whole area is.
Canadian here, but not from NFLD, though I've been there. It's absolutely stunning. But if you want to take your son to see puffins, you only have to get to the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales.
I'm from Ontario and a lot of newfies come here for work since the fishing industry tanked. I can honestly say that they are the kindest, most friendly, hardworking Canadians that I have ever met and Lord tunderin Jesus are they fun at parties eh!
Not sure if this will be buried, but I'm a newfoundlander and lived here all my life. I've spent a lot of time learning about the history and stories of Newfoundland so if you have any questions or want to know more about it just send me a message
Cape Spear is physically closer to Ireland than Toronto. Not sure if it's still there, but there used to be a signpost that had distances to a variety of world destinations.
You should make the trip to Canada when you can do so. I have met many people from Newfoundland and they really are as kind and friendly as this video shows them to be.
You will never meet a warmer more fiendly more industrious harder working people in the world . They are th best of what makes Canada great .They gave their sons in two world wars when they were just a colony making tremendous sacifice.Look up the Newfoundland War memorial at Beaumont-Hamel it is one of the most beautiful touching monuents on the battle field. It is commemerated on July 1 and considered important enough to superceed Our Canada Day
No mentions of L'anse aux meadows where archeologist found viking settlement remains ? Nothing about the french peninsula on the west coast with french/acadian heritage ? I think I saw the Our Lady of Mercy Church in passing but that's about it. Visited Newfoundland in 2019 and it's a gorgeous place, with lots more to visit than what the video lets on.
Newfies (people from Newfoundland) are friendliest of people. It is called 'kissing the Cod'. It is technically Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland part is an island. 10 hours by ferry from the mainland (Nova Scotia). You said you like military history, Google the Newfoundland regiment (WWI). Until 1949 Newfoundland was an independent colony/country of the British Empire. Then it as we say in Canada, 'joined confederation'.
Yes, the "Blue Puttees" as they became known because of their uniform leggings, was the only regiment in the British or imperial armies during WW1, to be bestowed the title of 'Royal' by King George V - to become the 'Royal Newfoundland Army'. That Incredible honour came as a result of their performance at the Third Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Cambrai, but also for the incredible sacrifice at Beaumont-Hamel. And the regiment also boasts the youngest Victoria Cross winner of WW1 - 17.5 year old Tommy Rickets!
@@singtweetypie It was also only the 2nd or 3rd time in all of British history that a regiment was bestowed the title of royal during a time of war. It is Newfoundlands greatest honor and pride by far and more than well earned.
@@Nx0-o1i While I know NFLD was not part of Canada at the time, I think all Canadians take pride in that great honour. I think of NFLD every July 1st , your Memorial Day, and the horrendous loss of life suffered that terrible day in 1916. I recognize that it must be a day of mixed emotions for NFLD'ers - honouring the men that died at Beaumont Hamel while celebrating Canada's birthday. I do love all the Caribou Memorials - now 7 of them around the world - honouring the Regiment. They are truly beautiful.
@@singtweetypie Thank you for the kind words and understanding of our history. I did not realize many Canadians were even aware of the RNR and their history. It is interesting to note though that not once during WW1 did Canadians and Newfoundlanders fight in battle together as the Newfoundlanders fought with the famous British 29th division. I'll be honest and it is a source of bitterness for me and others may not share my sentiments but as far as I'm concerned July 1st will always only ever be Memorial day for me and I do not like having to share the darkest day in our history with a day celebrating Canada. Like if we're being realistic, Canada Day has no meaning for Newfoundlanders it would be like having to celebrate the 4th of July on remembrance day and I think that's lost on a lot of Canadians. Nonetheless I was moved by your caring and interest.
@@Nx0-o1i Look I do understand those feelings. I have read had it not been for WW1 and the heavy human and economic costs of that war, along with WW11, that NFLD might have remained an independent British ruled dominion. It is unfortunate that the timing of that battle coincided with Canada's Confederation 49 years earlier. I am sure that there is a conflicted feeling every July 1st, but also happy that (unlike ON, QC and MB), Remembrance Day IS an official holiday in NFLD so you get to honour all Canadians lost in the wars again. I did know that the CDN regiments and the Royal NFLD Regiment never served together. That is why NFLD ended up in Galipoli - and Canadian troops avoided that hell hole of a battleground that killed 11,000 Aussies and Kiwis (and 40 NFLDers along with CDN nurses). I'm just sorry that more than 100 years after that fateful day at Beaumont Hamel, that you cannot celebrate Canada Day with your fellow Canadians. I do believe that part of that has to do with how serious the CDN government and CDN's are about honouring our war dead. I love that about our country.
Hi from St. John's newfoundland, The reason we Newfoundlanders are so kind and generous is thru our heritage passed down from our ancestors of Irish and Scottish so my Scottish friend you are a Newfoundlander. much love and respect
Mert Can, my buddy; if you need another reason to pop across the pond and say hi, George Street (in St. John's) has the most bars per square foot, of any street in North America. :D
Come visit the most beautiful and unique part of Canada....of course, I'm a little biased having been born and lived here for a considerable part of my life. I have actually live in 3 other provinces and visited all 10 and each one had so much to offer. But like a lot of Newfoundlanders, I eventually returned home.....the pull is too strong....we all come back eventually :-) I love your videos, aided and abetted by that lovely Scottish accent, and I look forward to each new one. Do keep up the great work, and as we say here, "Long may your big jib draw".
Hi my friend I’m from Newfoundland but I have lived in Nova Scotia and Alberta but still live in Alberta. U would love Newfoundland. U should come to Canada and go on wide Canada tour for ur self.
My Great Grandfather was from the Change Islands which are small islands just of the coast of Newfoundland and near Fogo Island. Very proud of my Newfoundlander Heritage and it is such an amazing province to visit. I spent a week in St. John's and it rates up there with Montreal for food, fun and nightlife.
Hi Guys Canadian guy here. When I went to see my sister at the top of The Hudson Bay in Nunavut and I started in Toronto on a 747 and flew to Winterpeg! From there I flew in 6 more planes and they got smaller and smaller until the 2nd last one I had to sit on the toilet, well it's almost over no no no ONE MORE HELICOPTER RIDE!!! Aaarrggghhhh!!!!!! In 1980 it cost over $3000.00 to fly 1 way because the road stops at Churchill Manitoba!!
hi i like watching all your video they are really good i live in Trout River Newfoundland. the tablelands is a awesome place to go for long walk to see the view from the top of the mountains very beautiful
There are no snakes at all in NewFoundloand. Also if you traveling by car on the ferrie either to of from newfoundland sometimes they will spray the outside of your vehicle with high pressure water and even vacume the interior of it to keeps contamanints from crossing over.
The road to 150 is just what this couple called their 150 day journey across Canada in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary.
The original video is over 5 years old. The 150 is for Canada's birthday in 2017, 150 years old.
@@jimcifani5997 know shit Sherlock
Yes, and this series of videos was funded by the Federal Government as part of the 150 celebrations. That is why these 2 seem to have an unlimited budget and the videos have a very high level of production and editing.
"Sorry"...but that's wrong .. Canada had turned 150 yrs old,nice try though - "eh. 😅
I am a Newfoundlander, the history of this province is fascinating. Our ancestors came across the Atlantic to start a new chapter of their lives. A large number of people here today have English, French, Irish and Scottish heritage. That is why a lot of people here and from those places form a strong connection. I hope that one day you can visit!
As a Newfoundlander I can tell you that this video only scratched the surface. Each town and village has its own unique geography and sometimes, language. I grew up in the Gros Morne area and 50 years later, it is still breathtaking! Labrador is less visited but is worth effort to get there. Our province is beautiful, take the chance and come for a visit, you would feel very much at home.
You are so correct! We are planning 6 weeks just to visit Newfoundland. I have fly fished in Labrador several times already in float planes and I have only seen pieces of it!😀😀❤️🇨🇦
I'm a Newfoundlander too hello my boy
I 💯 agree! I’m from Nova Scotia but have travelled all over Newfoundland. There is SO MUCH to see! The people are the most welcoming, genuine people you’ll ever meet, with the best sense of humour!! The province oozes culture and tradition and history with a heavy Irish influence. The landscape is breathtaking. It’s just so unique to the rest of Canada. I’m not sure if any RUclips video can do it justice.. you have to experience in person to truly appreciate this province.
I always tell people to visit. They usually stop at Ontario, maybe other maritime provinces.. if you're going that far, don't miss out on NFLD. I say the same thing about visiting BC , don't stop at Vancouver, come to the Island. Your missing out on culture if you don't visit the Island and surrounding Islands.
@@randallcaldwell4611 spent a lot of time in Labrador in the summers. Dad loved to fly fish. He had a small float plane so I have seen parts of the province, few others have. I was blessed by living here for certain. 6 weeks will be awesome!
I’m from Ontario and I have to say that Newfoundland is my favourite place on the planet. It’s beauty is only overshadowed by its incredible people.
The Newfoundland accent is also a thing of beauty.
I agree.
They are amazing! Each community have variations and broken into a little larger areas, you can pick up on the change in dialects. Very unique! I was born and raised here, yet of the dialects, I have still have trouble understanding.
And long may your big jib draw
And similar to UK it varies quite distinctly from region to region.
A ting of beauty.
I grew up in Newfoundland. Emigrated from England in January 1970. The amount of snow was quite a surprise 😶
Traveled all over the island, from St. Anthony to St.John,s and everywhere in between. Newfoundlander s are amazing. They are great story tellers and enthusiastic to hear your stories from away. Not stand offish. They have a can do attitude, resilient, tough, kind, generous...... It was the best place to grow up. Yes, it is also amazingly beautiful😊
We've not celebrated much in Canada 150, however as our centennial project in 1967, my family made a road trip across the country. That was a trip of a life time.
I love to hear people try to try to compare Newfoundland and Labrador with other provinces. It can't be done!! Every province is a bit different from it's neighbour. Newfoundland, however a world apart from anywhere else! Everything is unique: the food, the music, the dialect, the coast line (imagine seeing ice bergs or whales from your front yard!) The landscape - (from forests to barren rock) The flora and fauna are unique: The floral emblem, the pitcher plant - is a carnivorous plant! The wild life is unique too. Even the common moose are the largest on the continent -and mean too! But perhaps the best part about Newfoundland are her people. They are the friendliest, the most hospitable people you'll ever find - anywhere.
Cheers from Newfoundland. One thing that needs to be mentioned about Newfoundland is, it is where the Vikings discoved North America(circa 1027) 500 years before Colombus.
Another interesting fact is, its the closest land to where the Titanic rests.
It was also where Marconi sent the first trans Atlantic wireless signal.
Also where Emilia Earhart took off for her trans Atlantic flight in 1932.
From Harbour Grace?
I'm not from Newfoundland. I'm from Ontario. But I can tell you that when you visit Newfoundland, the people make you feel like you are family. They are truly a special group of people.
I am a born and reared Newfoundlander, now living in British Columbia.
Canada, as a whole, is astonishingly beautiful, but I'll always have a soft spot for my home Province.
When you visit Newfoundland, and you MUST visit, you have to leave yourself enough time to really see the place. The island Newfoundland is big, and Labrador is enormous.
You won't have any trouble getting to know the people because we are the friendliest people ever. We have a saying that there are no strangers in Newfoundland, only friends you haven't met yet.
We are a mix of Irish/English/Scottish who know how to have fun.
We love to sing, dance, laugh, drink, and have a good time. We love Come From Aways, and the hospitality of Newfoundlanders is unrivaled.
I love my home Province, and I can't wait to go home in the Fall.
I live in New Brunswick, and have for 38 years now. I've explored alot of from western Ontario, all the way to Newfoundland. The latter, i have to admit was some of the absolutely best scenery I've ever seen. Gros Mourne park being one of them. The people there are the most friendly, and welcoming that I've ever met (although the most difficult canadian accent to understand until you figure it out). My wife and I stopped at a pub in deer lake for food and a drink, and when the other patrons learned it was our first time visiting, offered us the keys to their garage to borrow their atvs so we could explore more of the country side. I've never had such a welcoming and trusting community in all my travels. Hope everyone is taking care
I live in Ontario and have been to Newfoundland twice on vacation. The people are so friendly and the love to party and sing. It really is a beautiful part of Canada.
Yep. Love those kitchen parties!
Loved visiting Newfoundland, especially the west coast.
The reference to the wind reminded me of a joke:
"Last time I was in St John's the wind stop blowing and everyone fell down."
No joke.. the wind has taken me and blown me clear across icy parking lots. If I hadn't grabbed a load of wood outside of hardware store once I would have blown straight onto a highway. If it's not icy, I end up doing an accidental mix of ballet and jiujitsu.
B'ys, 'twas so windy here the other day our chicken laid the same egg five times.
@@b.w.6535 That imagery made me laugh out loud. 😆
@@rockygonnadz74 😃😃😃
My apologies for this being a long post, consider this my warning if you don't want a long read, don't click it :)
So, I'm from the St. John's area, though my family isn't. My father is Irish, so I blend in quite well, culturally, and I consider this my home. I moved home just a few years ago and have lived in 2 other Canadian provinces, as well as in England for a year as a child.
To start with, Newfoundland's European ancestry is a bit different than the rest of North America. There was a fairly homogenous population, with people coming not just from England and Ireland, but specific counties. The bulk of the population comes from the South East of Ireland and the West Country (south west) of England, with a small drop from Scotland and France. St. John's has been referred to as Ireland's 2nd largest city and the Most Irish place outside of Ireland. We are ethnically more Irish than Boston, for instance. The video there mentions that St. John's is the oldest city in North America, this isn't 100% true, it is the oldest European city in North America, Mexico City is older. St. John's was the British capital of North America for some years and was captured by the French at least once. There are areas of the island that were settled by the French and were part of the French empire for many years. St. John's was also sacked by pirates, for instance Peter Easton, the Pirate King, was based out of Conception Bay for a number of years and then over on the south coast of the island. He used to recruit his crews for his ships (which numbered up to 18 ships I believe) either from volunteers among the fishermen of the outports, or if that failed by pressganging them. Easton sacked St. John's and captured the Governor, holding him ransom until he went to the king and negotiated a pardon for him and his crew. Easton had taken a Spanish galleon, laden with gold, and eventually purchased a noble title in France and retired from piracy to his holding there.
You asked about how Canadians see Newfoundlanders, and that is a complicated question. Prior to 2000, I would say with distain and hostility. After the events of 9-11, I've noticed that Canadians have become more excited to see Newfoundland as part of the country. I did not always feel welcome in the rest of the country prior to then (this is a general comment, based on my own experiences and those of my friends, and not meant to mean everyone in Canada).
If you are interested in seeing a significant event that has shaped modern Newfoundland, look for a video on the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, part of the Somme Offensive in WW1. The Newfoundland Regiment was essentially wiped out in a day of battle, taking casualties in excess of 90%. The Regiment became the first unit not based in Britain to have been awarded the title of Royal, so the now Royal Newfoundland Regiment is still part of the culture of the place. Though the numbers killed might seem insignificant on the scale of the death of WW1, the effect it had on Newfoundland was catastrophic, because the population here was so small. Newfoundland losing their independence and becoming a province of Canada, in 1949, can be tied directly to this event, because so many educated sons of the wealthy merchant families died. It weakened the political class, and allowed conmen and shysters to bilk the Dominion out of lots of money. Newfoundland was exempted from sending forces during WW2 by the crown because of the losses of WW1, though many individuals volunteered via either the Canadian or British military, and many more served on board the merchant ships during the Battle of the North Atlantic. The crown also donated money to start Memorial College, which later became Memorial University of Newfoundland. Perhaps the largest living monument to WW1.
I saw a really great explanation for why, though there was animosity, there was not the same level of hostility between the Irish and English settlers in Newfoundland. The bulk of Newfoundland's Irish population immigrated prior to the Great Famine, so were not directly impacted by it and by the political upheaval caused by it.
Newfoundland's culture and music is heavily shaped by Ireland, though I've noticed a slight difference in the music. Every Irish song is sad and ends on a sad note, while Newfoundland songs typically have some level of optimism. This can be best illustrated by a famous song written by Ron Hynes, of Newfoundland, Sonny's Dream. If you asked anyone in Ireland, they will tell you that the song is Irish, but it isn't. However, when they got permission to record the song for the Irish/UK market, the artist added an extra verse on the end, where Sonny's mother is dead and he is sadly reminiscing about her. As Ron Hynes said, I was shocked, and so would my grandmother have been, as she was very much still alive and was who I had based the song on.
I’m a Montrealer, & I love Québec, but Newfoundland blew my socks off. The coast, the people, the critters, icebergs, all of it’s beautiful. I’d visit again in a heartbeat 🤍
We call it “the Rock”. It’s an astoundingly beautiful place - and that’s coming from a resident of BC! (BC, the most beautiful place in the world! No joke! I chose to live in BC for my retirement, and love it!) Newfoundland is our Norwegian style landscape, plus more! I’ve been to every province and one territory, and I’ve lived in 5 of them. I was in my 50’s before I visited Newfoundland - and it blew me away.
The Maritimes have been inhabited for hundreds of years now - as recently as the 1870’s there were only a few thousand Europeans/whites in BC, so the architecture is completely different!
I’m northern Irish born, but raised in Canada since 2 yrs old (65 now) - I’m soooo proud to be Canadian, but completely adore my Irish roots!
Peace
Newfoundland became a part of Canada in 1949. As a Newfoundlander I always feel at home in the UK, both my parents were born under the Union Jack. Also funnily the man at 8.33(Mr.Okeefe)was one of my high school teachers, cool guy.
Newfoundland was the last province to enter the federation in 1949. They hold a unique culture, accent, and energy.
The "jellybean" houses are colourful because the cod fisherman used to paint their boats bright colours, and with the leftover paint, they'd go home and paint their house. My family is from Newfoundland. I have too many stories to tell about how friendly and caring the people are, and I loved "kitchen parties."
Newfoundlanders have always been known as our super friendly and welcoming brothers and sisters of Canada. I truly hope to make a trip there one day.
That hockey jersey stands for "Centre Hice!" Go Jets.
My husband and I both work for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and were posted to Newfoundland 8 years ago. Being from Ontario it was a big culture shock. Newfoundland is definitely its own little world but we love it ❤
I'm of Scottish, Jamaican, and Canadian heritage 🇯🇲 🏴🇨🇦
Newfoundland is known as 'the rock' for good reason. It's very rugged and out to sea. m from Corner Brook, NL. Newfoundlanders are known as the friendliest people in Canada. It's not a source of pride, is just how we are. The best way to see NL is Bed and Breakfasts, across the island. Feel free to stop anybody and introduce yourself - be warned we will talk your ear off. The things you do are done on a more personal level or family level. For outdoor activities, NL has lots of great sites to see, usually the local people know the best spots, so ask - they may even take you there.
I moved back to Twillingate, NL from Ontario after being gone for over 50 years. It is everything you saw and more. I had 4 seals swimming in the ocean in front of my house 2 days ago and there are icebergs around the island. I am blessed and wish more people could experience this. And yes the people are wonderful.
Newfoundland is the jewel of Canada. Since it joined the Canadian confederation in 1949, we on the mainland have cherished the addition of their land, their history and their way of life. Simply breathtaking scenery no matter where you go on the island and the people are some of the finest you'll meet , anywhere. The hospitality of the Newfoundlanders is legendary. Soon, I'll be heading east to "Kiss the Cod", knock back the shot of Screech and become an honorary Newfoundlander. I'm looking forward t it!
Hi, I've been following your youtube channel for a few weeks and I really wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you! First, thank you for allowing my magic to be known by people from other countries. I really see how much you seem to marvel every time you learn a little more about Canada and its history or about all its beautiful provinces and their wonderful landscapes. For my part, I live in Quebec and I am French Canadian. So, I must confess to you that... I had a little help from google translation for certain small passages of this message! 😅😅 I understand and speak English relatively well, but I still went to school French! lolll then it is certain that my spelling in English is rather basic and my vocabulary quite more limited! hahaha!! But, no matter lolll Last little thing... if you haven't yet heard or seen images of the rock drilled in Gaspésie, it's worth a look. And if you ever want to discover more about Quebec, I think you would fall in love with my beautiful province and all its huge forests, magnificent lakes and rivers and so much more! loll💂♂️🇨🇦💂♂️
I've never been to Newfoundland myself but I've lived in the Maritimes all my life and as I've said in previous videos my mom is a Caper (from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia), the spiritual siblings to the Newfies. The shared fishing heritage has really linked Newfoundland and Cape Breton.
This video as others have said, barely scratches the surface. Newfoundland is Canada's oldest settled location (technically settled by the Vikings first, but modern European settlement basically happened here first), but it is also Canada's NEWEST province, having joined Confederation less than 100 years ago. That gives Newfoundland (and the Maritimes) centuries of European settlement history that the rest of Canada (especially western Canada) doesn't have. And it's a history we do try to preserve and celebrate.
If you have any interest in music, and want to learn more of Newfoundland history and culture, check out the band "Great Big Sea". They're a group from Newfoundland that became popular in the 90's/2000's and they popularized a lot of Newfoundland and Maritime folk music (while covering other modern songs as well). Check out Mari-mac, Boston and St John's, French Perfume (a song about the smugglers that would run along the coast).
And yes, Newfies are as friendly (if not friendlier) as their reputation holds. Operation Yellow Ribbon will show that when you get to it. But aside from that, the local celebrities can often be found randomly. Comedians up here would often joke that Alan Doyle (lead singer of Great Big Sea) would randomly show up at weddings and proms and other celebrations.
Speaking of celebrities and comedians, some of Canada's best have been from Newfoundland. Rick Mercer is probably one of the most famous, known for his satire and for confronting politicians (and for talking to Americans); but there are plenty more (most of them having starred in "This Hour Has 22 minutes") like Mark Critch, Cathy Jones, Mary Walsh, Shaun Majumdar, Trent McClellan, Andrew Young-Husband (not known as a comedian, but he hosted Canada's Worst Driver for 15 seasons and his satirical wit made the show), etc...
If your watch list gets into Canadian cultural show, I'm sure you'll encounter the political satire trilogy of Royal Canadian Air Farce, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report. While 22 Minutes is the only one still on the air, all 3 of them were well known for skewering current Canadian events, and placing Prime Ministers, Provincial Premiers and other politicians in their place.
Screech is a blended spiced rum... it'll take the paint off the walls.
The road to 150, was the preparation to Canada's 150th birthday. And Newfies are the best!!!
Not only are the people of Nfld exceptionally friendly they also have and incredible wit and sense of humour.
I'm from Southern Ontario, the portion of Canada with the highest population density. Anytime I venture out of my stomping grounds I am blown away by the natural beauty and genial people wherever I go. Newfoundland might be the Best/Most Canadian part of our massive country. The people are the nicest, the geography is the wildest, and quite possibly the best place to view Puffins.
Newfoundlanders are not Canadians and I think that's the point we were a separate country we do not share a history or culture.
I'm from Gander nl. NL before Canada. But a citizen oftheworld first.@@Nx0-o1i
I have been in British Columbia, alberta, manitoba, Ontario, quebec, New Brunswick, Nova scotia, pei, newfoundland, and the Yukon. And the newfoundland people are the best kind of people around!! I love your videos and hope you get to come visit one day!
Newfoundland was it's own country before joining Canada in 1949. It will always be very distinct from the rest of Canada because realistically we don't share a history or culture with Canada.
As a Manitoban, I can say every single person I've meet from the east coast of Canada really deserves their reputation as the best of Canada. Just down to earth people that would give you the skin off their backs if they didn't have a shirt.
It took me 6 years to nearly finish exploring all of Canada! I have explored from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia. I have explored the North West Territories. I was so close to the Yukon Territory, I could have hit a golf ball there, literally! I had to go home to New Brunswick because my Dad got sick with Cancer. I thought we’ll there is only Yukon left maybe I will finish the journey another day.
I got married after Dad passed away and we thought of going to the Yukon to work for 5 years and then return to New Brunswick and then I could say I saw my whole country.
My wife and I were in our mid to late thirties and wanted to have a baby first though, we didn’t want to take the risk of having a baby in a remote community in case of complications and having to wait for clear flying weather to be taken to a hospital with experts. So year after year we didn’t get pregnant. Then we decided we just were not either young enough anymore or just depressed that we were not to be blessed with a baby.
Oh well, life always works out some how. We have been happily married for over 25 years. The Canadian Government added another Territory (Nunavut) anyway a few years after I gave up my dream. That would have been one hell of an adventure living in Nunavut!😀😀🇨🇦❤️
I am fortunate enough to have visited Newfoundland. It’s wonderful! We were screeched in and it was a blast! We didn’t get to see all of the province but what we did see was incredible. We also lost a day there because of a hurricane so we had to miss a day trip to Labrador. But it’s true - the people make the place!
Been screeched in 3 times and love the culture and beauty of NFL. Cape spear is incredible. Love NFL. ❤❤❤❤❤
On my first visit I wanted to stay. I was very tempted to give up my job in Toronto and just live in this awesome place. The people really show a level of kindness that you don't see in most places. This video is way to short and only gives a hint of what is there.
I love that you see your home in our home :). I'm from BC but have been across this country and it makes me feel small and in awe of blessing we have been given. The Newfoundlanders are the best of us - Irish, Scottish culture blended with out multicultural policies makes place like St John's so unique. You need to see the Viking village built hundreds of years before Columbus "discovered" North America.
English, Irish, Scottish.
It's not. It's just English and Irish I don't know why canadians seem to think there was ever a significant and historic Scottish population here. You're thinking of Nova Scotia, especially on the diversity aspect of which Newfoundland is not It's 97% white lol.
My sir name is Baird. My great etc grandfather was the magistrate in twillingate in the 1600s or there about. When Twillingate was the capital. Lots of us around with old Scottish heritage. The mig ma and beothucks were around then. We have a French shore and San Pierre and miccolong. Excuse spelling. Spanish and Portuguese as well. And we have mixed into who we are. Thank you.
We were driving along the highway in Newfoundland, and there was no where to pull over, and I needed to relieve myself! We chose to stop at the top of a high hill, so other drivers could see us, in the middle of the lane, put our four-way lights on and I got up to go...
A local person immediately stopped to make sure that we hadn't broken down and needed help!
This kept happening over and over in Newfoundland. The people there Truly care for others. It's an intregal part of their culture.
I'm from Ontario but I've been to Newfoundland a half-dozen times. Take my words with a grain of salt, but everything they say about Newfoundland is true and then some. It's an awesome place and the people are amazing.
The Australian 60 minutes episode on Gander and operation yellow ribbon is really well done ❤
It's nice to see our country through someone else's eyes, especially someone who appreciates it as much as you do. I take Canada a bit less for granted every time I watch one of your videos. Also, love your accent.
you say we are lucky to live in these places as Canadians - you are absolutely right. I was born and grew up in BC, lived for a season as a kid in the NWT on the border of the Great Slave Lake, went to university in Alberta, lived in Saskatchewan for almost 20 years (our kids were all born there), worked in Manitoba and Quebec, lived and worked in Ontario, and now live in Nova Scotia. I have been to every province and 2 of 3 territories in Canada and have to say that we are blessed beyond measure to live in this amazing country.
road to 150 was the lead up to our 150th anniversary a few years ago
St John's girl all my life. My family goes back to the 1700s on my dad's side. We were first settled by the Vikings 1000. The English & French fought over the land here and the capital city burned twice. (took up many valuable geneological records😢)
In Newfoundland you're never far from the ocean, and our language is a mashup of English, Irish, Scottish, Welch & French. We even have our dictionary (and Encyclopedia as well, if I'm not mistaken). So much. Good
The flag is cool. White for snow, blue for sea, red for human effort and gold for self confidence. The 2 triangles represent the Island and Labrador. It resembles the Union Jack in outline as well. Living on a rocky island at the edge of the continent, people had to be "family" to survive and that never changed. Everyone including the family dog plays music. They know how to party.
I have been 'screeched' in...everyone that visits Newfoundland has to do it. And the Newfoundlanders are truly the best of the best. They will give you the shirt off their back...and will always make sure that everyone is taken care of. I just love them - and in my opinion embody the spirit of Canada. And Mert, these videos touring Canada from coast to coast were made for Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. You will notice the red Muskoka chairs that are positioned in scenic spots - and this was done all across Canada that year. It was amazing.
That is one province I have had a lot to do with as a former Albertan. I have never been there but I have had many people from there whom I have worked with. Such humble and wonderful people. A wonderful reaction to this province. But as you can tell only the surface of who the people are. Did you know that it was the last province to become part of Canada? As you research more you will understand what it is that makes a Canadian, a Canadian!! I can't wait to see what all you find because honestly, I am learning too. I am so glad I subscribed! Oh and as we go I will be able to drop you more information and videos I find!! 😊
@ Jacqueline: I too have only experienced Newfoundland from working with a couple of people from there in Toronto.
I found both of them down to earth, very funny, and focused workers. They also exhibited such compassion for people.
I learned the hard way, never challenge them to a drinking contest!
Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong
@@sirdavidoftor3413 Lol drinking and darts are a local past time for them!
My dad said that the different coloured houses in St. John's, called jelly bean row{as well as the other houses in the province}, originally came about because people used their left over boat paint to paint their houses : )
That makes perfect sense. Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis also painted with boat paint - as that was all that was available to her. I absolutely love her work as it is so bright, simple and cheerful.
@@singtweetypie that is so cool! I'm going to look up her art.
@singtweetypie yes I have heard of her! I few years ago I watched the movie about her on CBC.
My paresnts are from Newfoundland and id say the culture stayed with us kids even tho we where born in Alberta and now live in B.C. I can still finds salt beef in a bucket from Newfoundland here in BC for some Jiggs Dinner.
@Mert Can Newfoundlander here we are island people our ancestors were english, Irish and Scottish settlers that came here back in the day for the Cod and sealing industry, We were a British colony and you will find that the traditions, music and accent are very reminiscent of the British Isles. You are welcome here anytime as we always come on in by we got the kettle on.
Project yellow ribbon is about gander nf role in supporting the people on the planes diverted on 9/11 when yhe us airspace was closed. You can find out even more about gander and what the town did on another video " ganders ripple effect " ... 1 am 1/4 Newfoundlander...
At around 1:40 she explains that it's a 150-day road trip across the country.
I'm from Alberta, Canada and Gros Morne is on my bucket list.
Just before covid I drove over 15 000 kilometers across Canada from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island yellow head highway up north to the narrows in Manitoba the north road in Ontario northern Quebec out to Gaspe I've driven the Alaska highway to the Yukon many times I've driven to Yellowknife North West Territories three times before they put the bridge over the Mackenzie river government ferry was the only way Canada is amazing just the space freedom when you hit the hinterland places with no people no civilization
This couple did road to 150 because we had our 150 anniversary so they took 150 days. I like these 2 as well
@Mert Can I live in Ontario, and married my sweetheart who was born and grew up in Newfoundland. Best decision ever!... Oh wait.... I've visited Newfoundland twice with her.... best decision ever! Oh wait! ... while there, we camped in Gros Morne ... Best decision ever! All kidding aside, I've been to BC and several other eastern provinces. All have their own beauty and charm, but Newfoundland is special. You're so enthusiastic, so I'm letting you know, if I ever get lucky enough to win the "Lotto Max", I'll personally fund your trip here so so you can take 2 years to explore this wonderful country. That's how much I enjoy watching your videos. :) Good luck to me ( and to you!) Cheers!
I'm in Port Aux Basques, one of Newfoundland's main ports. I'll host you! The geology, and much of the ecology, is a continuation of the same ancient mountain range that's in the UK. That's why the Celtic Diaspora stopped here when they found it. It looked just like home! The beliefs, languages, music and culture are often from before the Clearances, too.
There is a lot of ancestry in Newfoundland that originated from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.
I’m from Montreal and I spent a month in Nfld crisscrossing the province. It is by fare the most hospitable place in Canada. The people are very friendly. I stayed in Gros Morne. I visited L’Anse aux Meadows, near St.Anthony to the see the first Viking settlements. I stayed in Twillingate to hike and watch the icebergs. I visited the Fogo Island Inn. I stayed in Bonavista and in St.John’s. I even spent 3 days in St.Pierre et Miquelon, the French territory off the southern tip of Nfld. I had a memorable time. And I will go back next year! 😊
I’m a Bluenoser (a person from Nova Scotia) and my experience is that people from Cape Breton and Newfoundland are incredibly warm and welcoming.
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I still haven't gotten to sit down and watch you video til now. I kept restarting it and listening to it but I've been busy with the kids and people coming and going from my house (something that never happened in Ontario after I left my childhood home so 🩷) but now I'm finally sitting down and watching and listening to the video.. jeezus by I can't even remember what I was on about because my mind is bewildered, let me rewind a minute and get back it with ya hold on a moment my child
The road to 150 was a promotional thing they did a few years ago for Canada's 150th birthday.
There is a highway that goes all across the country called the TransCanada highway.
I grew up in Newfoundland, but I live in Ontario now. Newfoundland is so different from the rest of Canada, it's almost like a different country. It was settled by Irish people, so I think it still has a lot of Irish influence, and that's why it's so different.
The people there are lot friendlier than in Ontario. In Newfoundland, it's mostly small towns and everyone knows each other, so there is a much bigger sense of community there than in Ontario.
Newfoundland was first settled by the English, then the Irish followed.
One thing missing is that they dont mention is St-Pierre-et-Miquelon is a last French colony right under Newfoundland very close and what is mind blowing is that they use the same money and lifestyle as in France quite amazing!
I always appreciate the curiosity from others about our beautiful country. It would take several lifetimes to truly explore it. I'm originally from Toronto and have been living in Calgary for the past 5 years. Driving across the country changed my life and my perception. Ever since then, I've become an advocate for travelling within Canada. I've even made several videos documenting all of my adventures and drives. Newfoundland is actually on my list of places to visit next year! Hopefully, all of this learning will lead you to visit our country one day. Cheers!
I live in Ontario and have never been to Newfoundland and Labrador ... BUT, it's on my bucket list. This summer we're spending a week in PEI. Maybe next summer we'll make it to Nfld.
If you continue to watch this specific "Road to 150" series of videos, you'll notice the recurrence of those pairs of red chairs. (They're called Muskoka chairs here in Canada, from the Muskoka region of the province of Ontario.) These chairs were placed across the country as part of the Canada 150 Celebrations (150 years since the establishment of Canada as a nation in 1867 with the signing of the Confederation Act at Prince Edward Island), and they're located so that visitors can sit and admire specific iconic views across the nation.
The colourful adjoined houses and shops that are so admired in the downtown area of St. John's are known as "Jellybean Row" houses and immediately identify St. John's at a glance for most Canadians. The other classic landmark of the city is Signal Hill, which overlooks the entire city on one side and the view of Cape Spear (the most easterly point of North America, excluding Greenland). The stone tower was erected there in recognition of the jubliee celebrations of Queen Victoria's reign over the Commonwealth. It's also the site of the first trans-Atlantic wireless message (the birth of modern wireless communication technology) by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901.
Occupied for centuries by native Beothuck Indians, Innu and Inuktitut peoples, the first known European visitors were the Vikings, who had at least one settlement here at L'Anse Aux Meadows, reconstructed now at the ruins as Unesco World Heritage Site. A second Unesco World Heritage Site was declared further down the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland just last year as a second Viking landing site ruins have been confirmed. The island of Newfoundland was officially "discovered" by an Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), when he made landfall at Bonavista in 1497 (just 5 years after Columbus' "discovery" of North America in 1492) on a voyage commissioned by Queen Isabella of Spain. Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland as a British Colony in 1532, the oldest colony of the Commonwealth. The canon placements at Signal Hill were to protect the city of St. John's from invasion by the French, who established a foothold on the island and established the town of Placentia (then Plaisance) as the French capital in the New World. The French and English battled over the island until the Treaty of Utrecht (in the Netherlands) in 1732 ceded it to Britain. French did retain the Islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon, off the Burin Peninsula of Newfoundland, which remain the only French territory in North American today! You need to show your passport and have it stamped as you enter France. Yes, the residents are French citizens, speak Parisienne French (as opposed to the Quebecois French spoken in Canada), and they have the most wonderful French patisseries! French culture is also very evident in the culture and language of the Port-Aux-Port Peninsula on the west coast of the island.
There's so much history, unique geology, and culture here. We were attacked by German U-boats during World War II at St. John's and at the iron ore mine docks at Bell Island in Conception Bay, as they tried to disrupt the sailing of convoys carrying American, Canadian and Newfoundland troops and supplies to Europe (we are the nearest point to Europe, and the Dominion of Newfoundland was a British Colony and not a part of Canada until 1949). We captured a German U-boat at nearby Bay Bulls!
Sorry for babbling on about our wonderful province. When you come to visit, you'll find we tend to do that ... a lot! 😅❤🇨🇦
Thank-you for mentioning the red Musskoka chairs. I was starting to think I was imagining them.I've had a few people latelynot know what I was talking about. There are two pair near me and they are in the current ad for Nova Scotia. Keep an eye out for them they are still here, maybe you'll see one you'd like to have a seat on yourself 😉😀
Canada has the nicest people of any country and Newfoundland has the nicest people in Canada. Hands down.
Parts of the Canadian East Coast are geologically identical to the Scottish Highlands because they were a single formation before the Atlantic Ocean formed.
Also they both owe their foggy weather to the interaction of the warm Gulf Stream with cold arctic ocean currents.
The whole east coast has a very English/Irish / Scottish vibe. We sing all the old songs ,play Highland games, dance the Highland flying or jig. It's so easy going and lovely people who'd give you the shirt off their backs just to welcome you. The food is amazing. They rely on fishing, farming and tourism. The best time to go would be August. The water is warm and and it's just beautiful. Any later and it turns to fall practically overnight. The main tourism times is between June to August with so much to see in all of the Atlantic provinces. I'm from P.E.I. so I know just how beautiful this whole area is.
Matt...Come! Come to Canada!
Canadian here, but not from NFLD, though I've been there. It's absolutely stunning. But if you want to take your son to see puffins, you only have to get to the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales.
My dad lives in NFLD and Gros Morne is more than 7 hours away by car. lol. Canada is big.
I'm from Ontario and a lot of newfies come here for work since the fishing industry tanked. I can honestly say that they are the kindest, most friendly, hardworking Canadians that I have ever met and Lord tunderin Jesus are they fun at parties eh!
the road to 150 was celebrating canadas 150th birthday thats all it refers too is the age of the country
It’s very Irish/Celtic influenced here
Oh boy, there are millions of traditions and cultures and heritages and lifestyle in Canada. I’ll enjoy the road trip with you.
Not sure if this will be buried, but I'm a newfoundlander and lived here all my life. I've spent a lot of time learning about the history and stories of Newfoundland so if you have any questions or want to know more about it just send me a message
Cape Spear is physically closer to Ireland than Toronto. Not sure if it's still there, but there used to be a signpost that had distances to a variety of world destinations.
You should make the trip to Canada when you can do so. I have met many people from Newfoundland and they really are as kind and friendly as this video shows them to be.
You will never meet a warmer more fiendly more industrious harder working people in the world . They are th best of what makes Canada great .They gave their sons in two world wars when they were just a colony making tremendous sacifice.Look up the Newfoundland War memorial at Beaumont-Hamel it is one of the most beautiful touching monuents on the battle field. It is commemerated on July 1 and considered important enough to superceed Our Canada Day
Check out the Come From Away story where hundreds were stranded in Newfoundland and the people took them in and fed and kept them entertained for days
No mentions of L'anse aux meadows where archeologist found viking settlement remains ? Nothing about the french peninsula on the west coast with french/acadian heritage ? I think I saw the Our Lady of Mercy Church in passing but that's about it. Visited Newfoundland in 2019 and it's a gorgeous place, with lots more to visit than what the video lets on.
Newfies (people from Newfoundland) are friendliest of people. It is called 'kissing the Cod'. It is technically Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland part is an island. 10 hours by ferry from the mainland (Nova Scotia). You said you like military history, Google the Newfoundland regiment (WWI). Until 1949 Newfoundland was an independent colony/country of the British Empire. Then it as we say in Canada, 'joined confederation'.
Yes, the "Blue Puttees" as they became known because of their uniform leggings, was the only regiment in the British or imperial armies during WW1, to be bestowed the title of 'Royal' by King George V - to become the 'Royal Newfoundland Army'. That Incredible honour came as a result of their performance at the Third Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Cambrai, but also for the incredible sacrifice at Beaumont-Hamel. And the regiment also boasts the youngest Victoria Cross winner of WW1 - 17.5 year old Tommy Rickets!
@@singtweetypie It was also only the 2nd or 3rd time in all of British history that a regiment was bestowed the title of royal during a time of war. It is Newfoundlands greatest honor and pride by far and more than well earned.
@@Nx0-o1i While I know NFLD was not part of Canada at the time, I think all Canadians take pride in that great honour. I think of NFLD every July 1st , your Memorial Day, and the horrendous loss of life suffered that terrible day in 1916. I recognize that it must be a day of mixed emotions for NFLD'ers - honouring the men that died at Beaumont Hamel while celebrating Canada's birthday. I do love all the Caribou Memorials - now 7 of them around the world - honouring the Regiment. They are truly beautiful.
@@singtweetypie Thank you for the kind words and understanding of our history. I did not realize many Canadians were even aware of the RNR and their history. It is interesting to note though that not once during WW1 did Canadians and Newfoundlanders fight in battle together as the Newfoundlanders fought with the famous British 29th division. I'll be honest and it is a source of bitterness for me and others may not share my sentiments but as far as I'm concerned July 1st will always only ever be Memorial day for me and I do not like having to share the darkest day in our history with a day celebrating Canada. Like if we're being realistic, Canada Day has no meaning for Newfoundlanders it would be like having to celebrate the 4th of July on remembrance day and I think that's lost on a lot of Canadians. Nonetheless I was moved by your caring and interest.
@@Nx0-o1i Look I do understand those feelings. I have read had it not been for WW1 and the heavy human and economic costs of that war, along with WW11, that NFLD might have remained an independent British ruled dominion. It is unfortunate that the timing of that battle coincided with Canada's Confederation 49 years earlier. I am sure that there is a conflicted feeling every July 1st, but also happy that (unlike ON, QC and MB), Remembrance Day IS an official holiday in NFLD so you get to honour all Canadians lost in the wars again. I did know that the CDN regiments and the Royal NFLD Regiment never served together. That is why NFLD ended up in Galipoli - and Canadian troops avoided that hell hole of a battleground that killed 11,000 Aussies and Kiwis (and 40 NFLDers along with CDN nurses). I'm just sorry that more than 100 years after that fateful day at Beaumont Hamel, that you cannot celebrate Canada Day with your fellow Canadians. I do believe that part of that has to do with how serious the CDN government and CDN's are about honouring our war dead. I love that about our country.
Hi from St. John's newfoundland, The reason we Newfoundlanders are so kind and generous is thru our heritage passed down from our ancestors of Irish and Scottish so my Scottish friend you are a Newfoundlander. much love and respect
Newfoundland is the island portion of the province Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland's nickname is "The Rock".
Highly recommend you look up General Romeo Dallaire (Shake Hands with the Devil- his memoir and is also a movie)
This was a 2017 video: 150 years since Canadian Confederation, hence Canada 150, which was promoted heavily by the Federal Government...
Mert Can, my buddy; if you need another reason to pop across the pond and say hi, George Street (in St. John's) has the most bars per square foot, of any street in North America. :D
Road to 150 is in reference to Canada 150th birthday. You can get the song Canada 150
Come visit the most beautiful and unique part of Canada....of course, I'm a little biased having been born and lived here for a considerable part of my life. I have actually live in 3 other provinces and visited all 10 and each one had so much to offer. But like a lot of Newfoundlanders, I eventually returned home.....the pull is too strong....we all come back eventually :-) I love your videos, aided and abetted by that lovely Scottish accent, and I look forward to each new one. Do keep up the great work, and as we say here, "Long may your big jib draw".
Hi my friend
I’m from Newfoundland but I have lived in Nova Scotia and Alberta but still live in Alberta. U would love Newfoundland. U should come to Canada and go on wide Canada tour for ur self.
If you want to see what a typical Canadian is like look up the video out for a rip. That kind of hits how a lot of Canadians live.
Newfoundland & Labrador is Also Where The Big Dog Breeds with the same name Come From.
My Great Grandfather was from the Change Islands which are small islands just of the coast of Newfoundland and near Fogo Island. Very proud of my Newfoundlander Heritage and it is such an amazing province to visit. I spent a week in St. John's and it rates up there with Montreal for food, fun and nightlife.
Hi Guys Canadian guy here.
When I went to see my sister at the top of The Hudson Bay in Nunavut and I started in Toronto on a 747 and flew to Winterpeg! From there I flew in 6 more planes and they got smaller and smaller until the 2nd last one I had to sit on the toilet, well it's almost over no no no ONE MORE HELICOPTER RIDE!!!
Aaarrggghhhh!!!!!!
In 1980 it cost over $3000.00 to fly 1 way because the road stops at Churchill Manitoba!!
hi i like watching all your video they are really good i live in Trout River Newfoundland. the tablelands is a awesome place to go for long walk to see the view from the top of the mountains very beautiful
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There are no snakes at all in NewFoundloand. Also if you traveling by car on the ferrie either to of from newfoundland sometimes they will spray the outside of your vehicle with high pressure water and even vacume the interior of it to keeps contamanints from crossing over.
I enjoy watching you react to Canada.😁The"Road to 150" was to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday in 2017 (1867-2017)🎂