Newfoundland and Labrador
This province — made up of the mainland portion of Labrador and the island portion of Newfoundland — is a vast and often wild landscape.
It’s forbidding to some and welcoming to others, depending on your appetite for rugged landscapes and seascapes. Newfoundland and Labrador is part of the Atlantic provinces but is not technically a Maritime province. While the real estate market here is not a specialty for us, we can help you with a referral.
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St. John’s, Newfoundland, is one of the oldest cities in North America.
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Newfoundland’s capital city St. John's has one of the most colourful waterfronts in the world. One explanation for the “jellybean” effect is to help fishers spot the shore through the fog.
East and St. John’s
Capital city St. John’s is situated on the east side of the Avalon Peninsula, and fans of This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Republic of Doyle will know it well. And it is exactly like that. The downtown homes look out on St. John’s Harbour, and there are many tree-filled parks and tree-lined streets. But it’s still a modern city, and a fast-growing one, with many suburban pockets and newer developments. The Avalon itself has dozens of little towns dotting the shore, and the drives are spectacular. Nearby areas such as Conception Bay and Bonavista-Trinity offer multitudes of choice for living — you can be gloriously remote or in the thick of it, or somewhere in between.
West
The western edge of the province stretches 750 kilometres from Channel-Port aux Basques (the ferry terminal is here) to the south up to the Viking site of L’Anse aux Meadows at the top of the Great Northern Peninsula. The craggy coast features fjords and mountains, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the International Appalachian Trail. The bigger cities on the island’s west coast include Stephenville and Corner Brook. There’s plenty of wilderness out here — yes, you’ll see moose. And also, lots of activity, including the Marble Mountain Ski Resort.
Labrador
For a wonderful immersion into what the interior of Labrador is like in all its barren glory, read Hammond Innes’s “The Land God Gave to Cain.” Labrador borders northern Quebec to the south and west, and the Atlantic Ocean, a portion of which is named the Labrador Sea, to the east. Centres of activity include Churchill, Labrador City and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. If solitude is what you seek, you can find it here: though Labrador constitutes 71 percent of the provinces area, only about six percent of the population lives here. It is a formidable and remarkably beautiful piece of Canada.
Other Areas of Interest
Such a vast landscape cannot be summed up in a paragraph, but some of the attractions that might be familiar include Fogo Island, home of the world-renowned Fogo Island Inn, and the source for some of the finest seafood sold in restaurants across Canada. Central Newfoundland might be familiar as the location of Gander International Airport, featured in the hit musical Come from Away. Fans of French culture will be intrigued to know that just off the southeast edge of the island can be found the French colony of St. Pierre et Miquelon, with a population of about 6000 French citizens. Yes, this is a diverse land. Definitely worth a visit, and quite possibly a move.
Featured Photographer - Jake Brenner
Jake Brenner is an east coast photographer and videographer. He loves to travel the world, capturing its beauty with his camera.
What got you into photography? A one-way ticket to Bali, Indonesia, inspired me to purchase a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera.
What do you love about capturing images? Sharing a story that is relatable or inspiring to others. Capturing images helps me meet amazing people and inspires me to get out and explore new landscapes and cultures.
Who are your photographic mentors? Christian Leblanc from Vancouver. He is a world traveller who influenced me to get into the photography industry.
What makes a great image? There are many elements in photography that come together to make an image be considered “great.” Elements like lighting, lines, shapes, texture, patterns, and colour all work well together to add interest. Also, a photo that is relatable or inspiring.
What are your favourite subjects to photograph? Coastlines, the ocean, mountains, travel experiences, sunsets/sunrises.