| Newfoundland and Labrador ((in)Newfoundland and Labrador) | |
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| Fishing boat Newfoundland | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Regional capital | Saint Jean |
| Area | 405 212 km² |
| Population | 509 200 hab. (2010) |
| Density | 1,26 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | TO |
| Spindle | Newfoundland Standard Time, America / Goose Bay, America / St Johns |
| Location | |
 53 ° 0 ′ 0 ″ N 60 ° 0 ′ 0 ″ W | |
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Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. It is one of the Atlantic provinces.
Understand
Although Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the Atlantic provinces from Canada, its reality is quite distinct from the others maritime provinces. The province is made up of two main parts: the island of Newfoundland located in the Atlantic Ocean east of mainland Canada and the Labrador located on the mainland northeast of Quebec. Labrador is a vast territory filled with natural resources very sparsely populated; in fact, it only comprises 6% of the 509,200 inhabitants of the province. Newfoundland is the last province to join Canadian Confederation in 1949 and has long formed its own colony or dominion within theBritish empire.
Holidays and public holidays
In addition to national holidays from Canada, the first Monday in August is a civic holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Regions
.png/450px-Newfoundland_regions_map_(fr).png) Map of Newfoundland and Labrador regions |
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Cities
- 1 Design Bay South – Town located on the south shore of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula part of the metropolitan region of Saint Jean.
- 2 Corner brook – Town located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. It is the largest city in the province outside the Avalon Peninsula.
- 3 Gander – Town located in the northeast of the island of Newfoundland comprising Gander International Airport and a military base.
- 4 Grand Falls-Windsor – Town located on the island of Newfoundland.
- 5 Happy Valley-Goose Bay – City located in the center of Labrador comprising the largest military air base in the North-East ofNorth America.
- 6 Labrador city – Largest city in Labrador, located near the border of Quebec. Forms a twin town with the neighboring town of Wabush, smaller.
- 7 Mount pearl – Second largest city in the province, located in eastern Avalon Peninsula. It is part of the metropolitan region of Saint Jean.
- 8 Saint Jean (St. John's) – The capital and largest city of the province, located on the Avalon Peninsula.
- 9 Twilingate – Town located in the islands Toulinquet in Notre Dame bay on the island of Newfoundland.
Other destinations
- 1 L'Anse aux Meadows – Viking archaeological site in North America most popular outside of Greenland. Site registered at Unesco World Heritage.
- 2 Gros Morne National Park – National park of canada located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland including Gros Morne, the second highest peak on the island.
To go
By plane
The main airport in the province is Saint Jean. There are regular flights from New Jersey, of the'Ontario and Quebec as well as from others Atlantic provinces. In summer, there are regular flights to Saint-Jean from London and Dublin, probably the shortest transatlantic flights. There are also regular flights during the summer season from Toronto in Ontario going to Stephenville near Corner brook. Stephenville Airport also has daily services to other destinations within the province. Another way to get to Corner Brook is to fly to Deer lake which has services from the rest of the Canada. There are also daily flights to Wabush, To Happy Valley-Goose Bay and to Gander.
- Air Saint-Pierre
250 €. – Air link between the overseas territory French of Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Saint Jean.
On a boat
- Atlantic Marine ,
1-800-341-7981 (free number) – Ferry (ferry) making the connection between North Sydney in New Scotland and the island of Newfoundland. He joins Channel-Port-aux-Basques on the west coast of the island year round and Argentia at about 90 km of Saint Jean in summer. The duration of the journey depends on the sea and weather conditions. It is recommended to book in advance by phone. Note that if you are using a vehicle such as a U-Haul for all types other than a passenger vehicle you will be treated as a commercial vehicle and will have to pay double the fare at the time of booking, but could avoid these charges by simply waiting in line. There are many things to do on the boat including food, alcohol, gift shops, movie theaters, and sleeping quarters. - Blanc Sablon – Saint-Barbe , 1-866-535-2567 (free number) – Ferry (ferry) seasonal, the MV Apollo, Between Blanc-Sablon to Quebec near the border with the Labrador and Sainte-Barbe on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. In winter, this ferry goes to Corner brook further south instead of Sainte-Barbe.
By train
- North Shore and Labrador Railway (Quebec North Shore and Labrador or QNSL) – Private regional railway connecting the cities Quebecois of Sept-Iles and of Schefferville on the North Coast, but also making a stop at Labrador in Emeril near Labrador city. It is not connected to the rest of the rail network of Canada. It is owned by the Iron Ore Canada mining company.
By car
It is possible to go to Labrador by car from Quebec. Take route 389 starting at Baie-Comeau on the North Coast. It becomes Highway 500 in Labrador near Labrador city. Note that there is no reception for cell phones or gas stations on this road. Also note that the portion of this road in Quebec is not paved. From Baie-Comeau to Labrador City, it is a journey of almost 600 km. This is the only way to get to the province by car without boarding a ferry (ferry).
Circulate
By car
The car is undoubtedly the best way to discover the province since the public transportation options are quite limited, especially outside of urban centers. It is possible to rent one on site. With the exception of the Trans-Canada Highway connecting Channel-Port-aux-Basques on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland To Saint Jean on the eastern coast, the roads in the province are among the worst in the Canada.
If you are driving at Labrador, it is recommended to bring extra essence in containers and to have material to survive in case of need including food. The Trans-Labrador Highway is the most difficult route in the province. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and be aware that cell phones are often unnecessary since there is no signal in large parts of Labrador.
With the exception of the territories of Northern canadian, the price of gasoline in Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest in Canada.
By bus
- DRL Coachlines , 1-888-738-8091 (free number) – Daily intercity coach service between Saint Jean on the eastern coast of the island of Newfoundland and Channel-Port-aux-Basques on the west coast.
- Newhook's Transportation , 1 709 227-2552 – Service between Saint Jean and Channel-Port-aux-Basques.
- Viking express Corner brook, 1 709 688-2112 – Service between the airport of Deer lake and the Great Northern Peninsula.
- Shears Bus Service , 1 709 458-2315 – Service between the airport of Deer lake and the Great Northern Peninsula.
By plane
- Air Canada
- Air Labrador
- Provincial Airlines
To speak
THE'English is the language spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador. In fact, it is the mother tongue of almost 98% of the population. English accent to Newfoundland is particular and constitutes a distinct dialect of Canadian English: Terreneuvian English. French was once important in Newfoundland, but today it is not widely used. However, there are still many toponyms in French across the island of Newfoundland, testifying to the history of the province. French is nevertheless the second mother tongue of the province with only 0.4% followed byinnu-aimun and Chinese.
To buy
A 15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) applies on the majority of goods and services purchased in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eat
Newfoundland and Labrador is known for its seafood, especially in rural areas. Newfoundlanders are heavy tea drinkers.
Housing
Around
- At Canada
- In France
