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Newfoundland and Labrador

bear encounters wildlife

Adventure, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Wildlife

Unpopular Opinion: Black Bears Aren’t Out to Get You

Here I was, facing down a bear, its muscles rippling as it walked, its proximity triggering a primeval fear in me that was building toward panic.

Tablelands Hike Landscape

environment, Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador

There’s an Amazing Old-Growth Forest in Newfoundland—That’s Only a Few Inches High

Their indolent growth is a result of the harsh climate and unprotected location on the side of a mountain, but still, they tiptoe upwards.

Ecilpse Channel hike labrador

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Wildlife

A Brief Account of the Remarkable Torngat Mountains: Wilderness and Wonder

Over two weeks, we cruised southern and western Newfoundland, southern and eastern Labrador and then feasted on the Torngats for four days straight.

Saint Pierre

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

Hike in France off the Coast of Newfoundland

Did you know that you can visit and hike in France from Newfoundland?

Creative, Newfoundland and Labrador, Photo Essays

Photos in Bold: Searching for Roots on the Coast

I often refer to Newfoundland and Labrador as “home,” but driving on the coast, I’m reminded that it’s a lot more complicated than that.

Exploring Twillingate

Adventure, Newfoundland and Labrador, Travel

What to Do in Twillingate: How to Make the Most of Your Visit

From scenic coastal hiking trails to whale watching, lighthouse tours and beachside boils, a visit to Twillingate rewards the intrepid visitor. 

Robin and Arlene Karpan

Editors' Picks, Newfoundland and Labrador, Wildlife

Discover the Best Wildlife Hotspots on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula

While the southern Avalon Peninsula covers a relatively small part of the island, it pulls more than its weight when it comes to wildlife and wild places.

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

Exploring 5 UNESCO Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador

There are few places on Earth as majestic as Newfoundland and Labrador.

Adventure, Gear, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Way of the Wolf: Kayaking Through the Place of Spirits

An introduction to the Tongait Expedition and the gear we’ll be using to complete it.

Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador

Hiking Through Neverland (In Newfoundland)

Dreaming of exploring Neverland, like Peter Pan and Wendy in the new film? Now you can… and it’s right here in Canada!

Adventure, Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

10 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Gros Morne National Park

If a trip to the East Coast is in your future, here’s why you need to visit Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador—plus, how to do it on a budget.

New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut Trails, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

40 Eastern Canada Hikes with a View

Here are the 40 of the best Eastern Canada hikes from Ontario to Atlantic Canada, all the way up to Nunavut.

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

10 of the Best Hikes Near Gander, Newfoundland

If you’re looking for a place to get outside in northeastern Newfoundland, here’s a solid selection of trails.

Hiking, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

10 of the Best Hikes Near Deer Lake, NL

Check out these 10 top hikes near Deer Lake, Newfoundland…

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

40 Dark Sky Areas Across Canada

Stars, constellations, planets, northern lights and gorgeous dark skies… Here are 40 dark areas to explore across Canada:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon

40 Islands in Canada to Visit or Learn About in Your Lifetime

Here are 40 Canadian islands that every adventurer should strive to visit in their lifetime.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hiking Through the Remote, Northern Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador

A visit to Torgnat Mountains National Park offers a rich experience of people, place, landscape, history and culture for Melody Wren.

Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

10 of the Best Day Hikes on the East Coast Trail from a Local Newfoundlander

Have you hiked these 10 trails on the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland?

Where to Have The Best Outdoor Adventures on Newfoundland’s East Coast

Hiking Trail Reviews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails, Trails, Travel

Where to Have The Best Outdoor Adventures on Newfoundland’s East Coast

We’ve got the inside scoop on the best outdoor adventures in Newfoundland

10 of the Best Hiking Trails in Gros Morne National Park

Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Trails

10 of the Best Hiking Trails in Gros Morne National Park

10 spectacular hikes in Newfoundland’s Gros Morne

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