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Gone Viking with Bill Arnott
Episode 83
Bestselling author Bill Arnott discusses his work as a writer tracing the voyages of Vikings around the world
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Feast and forage in Newfoundland
Making authentic connections with a local taste of food, culture, and nature
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Essential Itinerary: Winter in Western Newfoundland
A three-day guide on where to stay, what to do and how to make the most out of your time exploring Western Newfoundland
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Diving Newfoundland’s World War Two wrecks with Jill Heinerth
Episode 60
RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth discusses the discovery of a Second World War-era bomber 50 metres below the surface in Gander Lake, Newfoundland
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Highlights from One Ocean Expeditions’ 2019 East Coast Fins and Fiddles voyage
Three finalists in this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge enjoyed the trip of a lifetime as part of their prize, and we were there to capture the fun
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The Essential Itinerary: St. John’s, Newfoundland
From lavish dining to rollicking parties, here’s how to plan three memorable days in Canada’s easternmost city
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Waking up with the whales on Quirpon Island, Newfoundland
Quirpon Island has long been a favourite off-grid getaway for in-the-know travellers. Now, the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn is doubling down on its biggest draws: whales and icebergs.
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The Alt Hotel St. John’s is the best harbourfront stay in the Newfoundland capital
Past and present collide at the innovative Groupe Germain property on St. John’s historic waterfront
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Chasing icebergs in Newfoundland
Newly-revamped “Iceberg Finder” makes it easy for visitors to find the best spots in Newfoundland for iceberg viewing
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On the Rock, waiting for the roll
Writer Stephen Smith takes to Newfoundland’s shores in his quest to see the ‘capelin roll’ — the spawning spectacle of a tiny fish with a massive ecological, historical and cultural impact
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The day the cod collapsed
An exclusive excerpt from the new book Cod Collapse: The Rise and Fall of Newfoundland's Saltwater Cowboys
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Canada announces ban on industrial activities in marine protected areas
Oil and gas extraction, mining, dumping among prohibited activities in ecologically sensitive areas set aside for conservation
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Confederation conflict
How a divisive political battle put Newfoundland on the map
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The man who challenged the Hudson’s Bay Company
The amazing story of Renatus Tuglavina, remembered in northern Labrador as a folk hero
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Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and the cartography of cod
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin’s 18th-century map reveals how the pursuit of the humble fish helped shape the nation
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Laughing with the locals
Comedian Jonny Harris, of Still Standing fame, on finding inspiration from coast to coast to coast
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Fishing, foraging and feasting
Newfoundland’s food scene is having a moment, and local entrepreneurs are capitalizing with specialized tours that offer an insider’s perspective on what makes the Rock so tasty
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Can Geo Education unveils new Giant Floor Map of Newfoundland and Labrador
Crowdfunded by Fellows of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the new teaching tool is the first provincial map of its kind
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