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.

After mapping and naming the Newfoundland coast, Capt. Cook brought the word tattoo to the English speaking world.

Tuckamore tress may be the perfect symbol of resilience.

Mummers, Tibb’s Eve, Dark and Light Fruit Cake, Old Christmas Day… These are some of my Newfoundland Christmas traditions.

Back to the beginning.

Jake, my first dog, changed my life.

Dogs are amazing listeners.

Video of black and yellow Labrador retrievers diving.