Things Most People Don’t know About Newfoundland

    I am of Newfoundland heritage.  When I was little I rarely told anyone this because then I would be bombarded with Newfie jokes.  But now that I’ve been there and met the people and I’ve seen the beauty,  I don’t mind telling people.

    On my first visit I expected to find a barren hunk of rock sitting in the ocean.  I never expected such warmth and hospitality or incredible scenery.  I realized I had a lot to learn about ‘The Rock’.  

    Here are some things worth noting:

•  It has the only airstrip outside of the United States that can land the space shuttle.
• It has the most pubs per square foot in Canada. (George Street!)
• It has the longest running continuous sporting event. (The Regatta in St. John’s)
• A Newfoundlander built the world’s first artificial ice arena.
• A Newfoundlander was with Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg.

Go figure.