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Otherwise
known as "The Rock", Newfoundland and Labrador's recorded history
began over 1000 years ago when the Vikings set foot on land (North America's
only authentic historical Viking site, an UNESCO World Heritage site). Newfoundland
and Labrador is home to humpback whales, puffins, and icebergs the size of
skyscrapers. Here, on the doorstep to the new world, is a heritage rich in
tradition from cultures of England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Portugal,
and Spain. With accents quite unique, the people are warm and friendly, with
a quick wit and endless charm. Who else would call their home Ha Ha Bay,
Dildo, Witless Bay or Heart's Delight?
* Text: Chris Aucoin, Pride Guide Publishing
Quick Facts
Population: 505,000
Capital City: St. John's
Time of Day: Newfoundland is located in a time zone unique in North America, half an hour later than Atlantic Time, one and a half hours later than Central Canada, the only place in Canada with a split in the set variations of one hour between time zones. Most of Labrador operates on Atlantic Time.
GLBT Legislation: The Human Rights Code of Newfoundland and Labrador lists sexual orientation as grounds on which discrimination is prohibited.
Home to the Puffin: About 95% of all North America's puffins breed in colonies around the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts.
Noteworthy: kitchen parties, kissing a cod, screech... some of the unique experiences you just have to try...
