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Stories
John Clinch & The Trinity Vaccinations
Long before vaccines were common, a doctor in Trinity, Newfoundland made history — and all it took was a vial and a friendship.
Here Be Monsters: Robinsons
A seventy-foot sea serpent sighting in Newfoundland’s Bay of Islands sent fishermen fleeing to shore. What was it? A rare whale? A giant eel? Or something even stranger?
Exploring the Trinity Train Loop
Newfoundland’s Trinity Train Loop: once an engineering marvel, later an amusement park, now a haunting ruin where the spectacle never ends.
Here be Monsters: Sea Serpent at Fortune Harbour
In 1888, fishermen near Fortune Harbour saw something massive in the water—120 feet long, fast, and unlike anything they'd known.
Harry Supple and The Brooklyn Bridge
Harry Supple of St. John’s helped build the Brooklyn Bridge—but died before it was complete. His is a gripping story of skill, danger, and a life cut short midair.
Here Be Monsters: Tack’s Beach
In 1937, a massive sea creature attacked a fishing boat off Tack’s Beach, tearing at the keel and leaving behind three terrifying teeth. Whatever it was—known or unknown—it meant trouble.
Boatbuilding in Winterton: Nailed It (Sort Of)
No experience? No problem. I took a boatbuilding workshop path the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador in Winterton and left with more than just splinters—this is what it’s like to learn a hands-on piece of Newfoundland history.
Peter Easton: The Pirate Admiral Who Ruled Newfoundland
Peter Easton ruled Newfoundland’s seas as the legendary “pirate admiral.” Discover his daring exploits, pirate kingdom, and lasting legacy in this thrilling tale of maritime adventure.
Here Be Monsters: Lark Harbour
In 1912 Josiah Sheppard was fishing off the Bay of Islands when something strange and powerful surfaced beside his small dory. What happened next is a rare and almost unbelievable escape from one of Newfoundland’s mysterious sea creatures.
The Bell Island Pterodactyl
In 1902, miners on Bell Island uncovered a massive fossil deep underground. It was described as having wings, talons, and a shark-like tail, whatever it was remains a mystery and its story lives on as a local legend.
The Legend of Sheila NaGeira
She was said to be an Irish noblewoman, bound for a life of quiet devotion—until a ship, a capture, and a chance meeting changed everything. Swept from one world to another, Sheila NaGeira’s story became part legend, part love story, and entirely unforgettable.
Here Be Monsters: Fortune Harbour
Discover the mysterious 1937 sea monster captured in Fortune Harbour — a 34-foot creature that baffled fishermen, made headlines, and became a local legend.
The Legend of Father Duffy’s Well
A fiery feud, a priest on trial, and a spring that sparked a legend. Discover the strange truth & tall tale behind the ‘healing waters’ of Newfoundland’s mysterious ‘Father Duffy’s Well’.
The Goose-Shaped Town: Is Gander Really a Gander?
Discover the quirky story behind Gander, Newfoundland’s unusual street layout. Is the town really shaped like a goose? Explore its origins as a planned community, the postwar design choices, and why old maps might just make you believe in the "Gander gander."
The Double Mystery of Cabot Rock
A centuries-old stone in Grates Cove was said to bear John Cabot’s name—then it vanished. Was it real?
John Phillips: Pirate in a Pickle
From carpenter to pirate to a head in a pickle barrel—John Phillips took a wild turn off the straight and narrow. A tale of bad luck, worse choices, and one truly salty ending.
Decorating the May Bush
Decorating spruce trees isn’t only a Christmas thing—meet the May Bush, a colourful Newfoundland tradition full of ribbons and blessings!
The Strange Journey of Louisa Journeaux
A woman vanishes at sea off Jersey. A man returns with scratches and a story no one believes. A mystery unfolds — one that ends, far from home, on the west coast of Newfoundland.
Jacob and the Corpse Candle
In the quiet of a St. Lawrence morning, something strange came calling — a strange light on the stairs. One family would never be the same. Read this tale inspired by a real Newfoundland ghost story.
What Was The Bell Island Boom?
On a quiet Sunday morning in 1978, a deafening explosion shattered the calm of Bell Island, shaking homes, blasting holes in the ground, and leaving behind a mystery that still echoes today.