This Is the Canadian Adventure I’ll Be Telling People About for Years

July 25, 2026

Iceberg floating near a foggy shoreline with a stacked log pile and a small shed in the foreground on the left; rugged coast is visible on the right edge split image.

The first thing anyone tells you about driving Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula is to watch for moose. It’s also the second and third thing they’ll tell you: watch for the moose. But what some of the locals often fail to mention—maybe because Newfoundlanders are so well-acquainted with the beauty of their island—is how the Earth opens up for you in all her glory as you start driving. On one side, towering mountains wrapped in mist with waterfalls dripping down the rocks. On the other, ponds tha...

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Renata Lewis

My name is Renata Lewis, and I'm a freelance writer from Toronto with Honduran roots. I write about food, history, and adventure, and how all three intersect. I spent years in travel marketing learning what draws people to new places, and years building a tea business sourcing directly from farmers in Japan, Malawi, and China.