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Old 07-17-2012, 10:27 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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I would like to know more about Newfoundland. I am interested in the geology, landscapes, roads, travel, culture and people. I have a number of travel guides and a copy of "Theater of Fish".

Any information, stories, comments will be appreciated. Thanks, GregW

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Old 07-17-2012, 04:19 PM
 
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Have you tried using wikipedia?


All I can tell you is, that half the population lives around the capital city, st johns, there's only 500 k of us, and the island is rather large, about the size of new york state. Meaning there are 250 thousand people spread across a coastline that could stretch from providence, to tampa bay.
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Old 07-17-2012, 10:10 PM
 
Location: The heart of Cascadia
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Have you tried using wikipedia?


All I can tell you is, that half the population lives around the capital city, st johns, there's only 500 k of us, and the island is rather large, about the size of new york state. Meaning there are 250 thousand people spread across a coastline that could stretch from providence, to tampa bay.
Kinda reminds me of Iceland in layout.
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:56 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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In the hope of recieving some more local responses I am moving this thread foward.

I am really fascinated by Newfoundland and would like to learn more about driving and places to stay.
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:14 PM
 
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In the hope of recieving some more local responses I am moving this thread foward.

I am really fascinated by Newfoundland and would like to learn more about driving and places to stay.
Can you give more detail and ask specific questions?
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:08 PM
 
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You can take the ferry to get there, if driving from your current location is feasible. Visiting in the Summer is recommended, if you aren't used to Winter driving. Even Spring or Fall can be slippery.

The "south shore" of Nfld is where you'd probably hear the thickest local accents, IMO. That's remote, very remote.

Have you ever read Salt Water Moon? That's a Nfld play that I enjoyed. Full disclosure: I'm not a Nflder myself.
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Old 08-17-2012, 10:53 PM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Better learn the language...


A Newfoundland Language Lesson with Mark Critch, Candice Walsh and Travel Yourself - YouTube
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Old 08-18-2012, 11:10 AM
 
Location: Colorado
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Default Old homes in Newfoundland

my friend just recently took some photos in Newfoundland of the historic homes and shanties there.
Have a look:
A spectacular photo tour of old Newfoundland homes | ~ House Crazy ~
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Old 08-22-2012, 12:10 PM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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My interest in NFLD started with a geological map of NFLD with an accompanying book. I have read some more things as well. From what I have read, September would be a good month to visit so long as the hurricanes stay away.

Language lessons might be a good idea. I just hope they talk slower to visitors.
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Old 08-22-2012, 08:15 PM
 
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Since Newfoundland did not join Canada until 1949, is there still a sense that Newfies are separate from the rest of Canada? Or do the people feel as "Canadian" as in Toronto, Ottawa or Vancover. Note: I know that Canadians are not as nationalistic as Americans, but Canadians still call themselves Canadians, except for some Quebecois. So is there a sense that they are somehow different and separate from the rest of Canada despite being a province?
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