What is Product of Newfoundland?

Product of Newfoundland is a blog explores Newfoundland & Labrador’s unique history, folklore, and culture. Discover quirky Newfoundland stories, local legends, tall tales, haunted places, ghost stories, strange traditions, and forgotten bits of island history. Through blog posts and podcast episodes, Product of Newfoundland shares the true-ish stories that make Newfoundland one of the most fascinating places in Canada.

Who makes Product of Newfoundland and Strange Truths & Tall Tales?

The voice behind Product of Newfoundland and Strange Truths & Tall Tales belongs to Robert Hiscock. He grew up on the edge of Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland’s prettiest-named community — Happy Adventure — and has spent more than 20 years exploring the island’s weird history, local culture, and strange stories that make this place truly unique. When he’s not working on the blog or podcast, you’ll find him listening to local music, adding to his ever-growing tattoo collection, or hanging out with his husband and their two loyal Labrador retrievers. Robert doesn’t exactly believe in ghosts, but he’s all in for a good true-ish ghost story — after all, some of the best tales are the ones that keep you guessing.

What kind of stories can you expect?

Product of Newfoundland shares stories that uncover the unusual, the mysterious, and the fascinating side of Newfoundland’s past and present. From forgotten history and strange local legends to curious characters and eerie folklore, the content explores the rich culture of the island beyond the usual.

You’ll find tales that are sometimes funny, sometimes haunting, and often surprising — all told with a focus on authenticity and a deep connection to Newfoundland’s unique identity.

What Do You Mean ‘True-ish’?

Good question. Most of the stories I share are factually accurate — or at least as accurate as the available records, interviews, and archives allow. But not every story is built the same.

Some tales fall into the category of folklore or tall tales — stories that have been passed around as “true” whether or not they actually happened. I include them not because I can verify every detail, but because they’ve become part of how people understand this place. In a way, their endurance makes them true — just not in the literal sense.

And then, every now and then, I write something fictional — stories inspired by Newfoundland’s history, culture, or old beliefs. When I do, I try to make it clear what kind of story you’re reading.

At the bottom of each post, you’ll find sources, notes, and sometimes links for further reading — so if you want to dig deeper, you can.

Where can you find Product of Newfoundland?

Besides here on the blog, you can catch Strange Truths & Tall Tales (the Product of Newfoundland podcast) wherever you listen to podcasts — just search for it by name and hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

For visuals, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments, follow along on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. There you’ll find images, short videos, reels, and shorts that bring Newfoundland’s stories to life in new ways.

Don’t miss out — subscribe and follow to stay connected with the weird, wonderful world of Newfoundland’s past and present.