Newfoundland and Labrador
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Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve
Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland tells a story far older than humanity itself. During a visit in Newfoundland, Marty and I made the drive to this remote site to see one of the world’s most important fossil discoveries. The fossils preserved at Mistaken Point are approximately 565 million years old and represent some of the earliest known complex […]
St. Johns
One of the things that stands out when visiting St. John’s is the color. The rows of brightly painted buildings lining the streets create a feeling that is both cheerful and welcoming. The city has a rugged maritime structure personally shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, fishing traditions, Irish and English heritage, and centuries of survival along one […]
Bell Island
While visiting Newfoundland, Marty and I made our way to Bell Island to take a tour of the mines. From the outside, the island is quiet, with coastal views, open sky and a sense of distance from everything else. But stepping into the mines reveals a different story. Bell Island was once one of the most […]
Ferryland Lighthouse
Ferryland is one of those places where history feels present and layered into the land itself. Marty and I made our way along the coastline of Newfoundland, where the road fellows the edge of the Atlantic, and each turn reveals another stretch of rugged shoreline. Arriving in Ferryland, there is a sense that this place has been […]
