Newfoundland
Stories
Death at the Barn Dance: The K of C Fire
On Dec 12, 1942, 99 people died in a tragic fire at the Knights of Columbus Barn Dance— and it may not have been an accident.
Rockyfoot: Newfoundland’s Krampus
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that ol’ Rockyfoot was not drawing near.
The Wicked Wreck of the Waterwitch
Discover the true story of the Waterwitch shipwreck near Pouch Cove, Newfoundland in 1875. A daring rescue in a winter storm saved 11 lives and earned local heroes national medals for bravery.
Botwood: Flying Boats & Bob Hope
When World War II came to Newfoundland Botwood was forever changed — and Bob Hope got to add a joke to his repertoire.
Giant Squid: Giant Feast from a Giant Beast
On November 2, 1878 a giant squid came ashore in Thimble Tickle, Newfoundland. It became a world record holder, inspired a life-sized sculpture and appeared on a stamp. It also became dinner.
The Gruesome Gibbets of Newfoundland
Murder, macabre justice and mayhem! In 18th century Newfoundland there was a punishment worse than death — the gibbet.
Sea Serpents and Lake Monsters of Newfoundland
There are mysteries in the deep but from time to time the come to the surface — here are 10 times Newfoundland sea serpents and lake monsters made the news.
Outer Space to Outer Cove: Newfoundland UFOs
The truth is out there… maybe in Gander, Harbour Mille or Random Island, NL
Mr. Kinchler and the Devil
Re-telling of a folktale about how the devil came to leave his mark in a rock outside Fortune Harbour, Newfoundland.
The Day The Sky Fell
On October 19, 1936 some parts of Newfoundland thought the world was ending. Literally.
The 5 Best Places to See a Ghost
Haunted, historic and open to the public — five of the most convenient places to encounter a ghost in Newfoundland.
Strange Tale of Pirate Gold Found at Quidi Vidi
A little more than a century ago a newspaper’s bizarre tale of a pirate treasure and spectral dogs on the shores of Quidi Vidi created a sensation in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Digging Into The Brigus Tunnel
Discover the Brigus Tunnel, a historic Newfoundland heritage site built in 1860 for the cod fishery—now linked to pirate legends and folklore.
The Bones at the Crossroad
On September 14, 1896 St. John’s city workers made a gruesome discovery under Military Road.
Queen Elizabeth’s First Postage Stamp
The first time Queen Elizabeth II appeared on a postage stamp it was in 1932… and it was in Newfoundland.
Nothin’ But Puffin
Trivia about the Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial bird — the Atlantic puffin.
Terra Nova Trivia: 11 Facts about Terra Nova National Park
Eleven facts about Terra Nova National Park.
The 7 Surprising Wonders of Newfoundland
Not what I expected! 15 years ago I asked Newfoundlanders to select the island’s most amazing places. Their choices surprised me!
When Black Bart Burned Trepassey
Just over 300 years ago dreaded pirate Bartholomew Roberts set his sights on Newfoundland and began a 2-week reign of terror. Maybe.