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Climate

With a temperate climate, Newfoundland and Labrador is a perfect place to enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking in the late spring, summer and fall, as well as sports like snowboarding, skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.

Tourism

Whether you like to plan in advance or just go with the flow, you'll never run out of things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador. From outdoor adventures, wildlife and birdwatching, to soaking up a bit of pub culture along with a plate of pan-fried cod and scrunchions.

You could kayak with whales in the morning, jump on a tour boat and chase icebergs in the afternoon and round up the day with a meal at a world-class restaurant, followed by dancing the night away to live music. On another day, you might decide to walk to a museum like The Rooms, only to find the walk itself so rich in heritage and history that it becomes your entire afternoon's activity (not to mention shopping). The next day you could find yourself diving to shipwreck sites off Bell Island. You can spend hours hiking our famous coastal trails and afterwards take a refreshing swim in a pristine lake or relax your muscles in a spa. In the summer, hiking is a favourite activity, along with golfing, fishing and, of course, whale watching and boating. In the winter, snowmobiling, skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding provide endless outdoor fun. And year round, our many cultural festivals and events including The Royal St. John's Regatta, Brigus Blueberry Festival and the Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival draw thousands.

Newfoundland and Labrador - The Facts

Incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador.
The province's population Is estimated at 526,702. Approximately 92% of the province's population lives on the Island of Newfoundland (including its associated smaller islands), of which more than half live on the Avalon Peninsula.
The province is Canada's most linguistically homogenous, with 97.6% of residents reporting English.

Fun Facts:

Newfoundland has its own time zone – although Labrador does not.
They are 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Time on the island.
Newfoundland and Labrador was the first province to respond to the Titanic’s distress signal.
They are the only province to have its own dictionary, encyclopedia, pony, and dog!