Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland is far east as you can live in Canada.

The province includes two major regions:

1. The island of Newfoundland

2. Labrador (which is part of mainland Canada)

Rock and FogThe landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador is

jagged and rocky.

It is known as `The Rock`due to its rocky terrain.

Millions of years ago, glaciers gouged the east coast of Canada.

Its thin soil and harsh climate make it difficult for plants to survive in many parts of the province.

Avalon and BeyondThe Avalon

Peninsula is the most populated area of the province.

It extends out into the Atlantic Ocean.

St. John`s, the province`s capital is located here.

Hills and GreensMost of Newfoundland is a plateau which

means the land is raised above the ocean and stretches out with gently rolling hills.

Most of the province is covered in trees that are well suited to the cold, wet climate.

Weather Makers...Two major ocean currents influence the

weather in Newfoundland and Labrador.1.The icy cold Labrador Current flows

south along the east coast of Labrador to the Grand Banks.

2. The warm Gulf Stream which flows from the South Eastern United States.

When the 2 currents meet it creates a lot of fog.

City and OutportNewfoundland and Labrador is a province of

small towns and even smaller villages.

Some places can`t be reached by roads. Visitors to some Labrador cities have to fly in.

On the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, there are still a few old fishing communities where boats are more common than cars.

Animal Tales...Moose... Six moose were brought to Newfoundland

from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in 1878 and 1904. It was hoped that they would multiply and provide a source of meat for the people.

Today, there are more than 12000 moose.

Dogs.....2 breeds of dogs have originated from

Newfoundland:

Newfoundland dog and the Labrador retriever.

Flipper, cheeks and tongues..Since Newfoundland and Labrador is close to

the sea, fish and shellfish are food staples.Newfoundlanders are fond of local delicacies

that cannot be found anywhere else in Canada.

1. Seal Flipper pie --- a baked pastry dish with pieces of seal meat.

2. Cod tongue and cheeks – often called `sea kisses`

Industry collapse..In 1992 the government of Canada shut down the cod fishery, a huge part of the fishing industry..

The effect was devastating and forced many to leave the province to find work.

MineralsLabrador is one of the leading

producers of iron ore.It has largest iron ore production in

North America.

Hydroelectric PowerLabrador (Churchill Falls) is also a major

source of hydroelectric power.Most of the energy is sold to Quebec.

Oil from the Sea....The Hibernia oil

field located about 320 km from St. John`s and is 80 meters beneath the sea.

Millions of barrels of oil is extracted each year.

From the land....Blueberries are the main fruit crop.

90% of the province`s timber harvest is used in the pulp and paper industry.