History
This Italian explorer is believed to have landed on Newfoundland’s shores in 1497.
John Cabot
What is the cold, slimy creature visitors kiss during a Screech-In become honorary Newfoundlanders.
Cod fish
This Newfoundland snack is made from the dried fat of a seal or whale
Flipper pie
This Newfoundland band made “The Islander” and “Heave Away” famous
Great Big Sea
This large marine mammal, hunted traditionally for its flippers and fat, is also featured in a well-known
Seal
Newfoundland joined this country in 1949, becoming its 10th province.
Canada
This term refers to a gathering with music, food, and dancing in someone’s kitchen
A Kitchen Party
This molasses-heavy dessert, often served with a dollop of cream, is a local favorite
Figgy Duff
This traditional instrument is often played with spoons or an ugly stick
Accordion
This black, shaggy dog breed is named after the island and is known for its strength and swimming ability.
The Newfoundland Dog
This capital city was once burned to the ground by American forces in 1812
St. John's
On this symbolic day, Newfoundlanders remember those lost in World War I.
Memorial Day July 1st
Often paired with scrunchions, this fish dish is a traditional breakfast or dinner
salt fish and brewis
This lively dance music, rooted in Irish and Scottish traditions, is common at kitchen parties
Jig or Reel
This antlered mammal was introduced to Newfoundland in the early 1900s and now outnumbers people on the island
Moose
This famous 1919 transatlantic flight started in Newfoundland and ended in Ireland.
Alcock and Brown Flight
This folk character from outport legends is said to haunt the sea and bring bad luck to fishers
The old hag
This cold-water berry, found in bogs and marshes, is often used in jams, pies, and wines
Partridgeberry
This ballad tells the tale of a sailor lost at sea and is a staple of Newfoundland folk music.
The Ryans and the Pittmans (also known as “We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar”)
These whales are a common sight along the Newfoundland coast in summer, often seen breaching or feeding
Humpback whales
Before confederation, Newfoundland was a dominion of this empire
The British Empire
Celebrated on November 5th with large community bonfires.
Bonfire night (Guy Fawkes Night)
No-bake chocolate coconut treats popular around Christmas
Snowballs
This famous folk song tells the tragic story of a sealing disaster in 1914
“The Northern Lights of Labrador” or “The Greenland Disaster”
A shy, wild cat with tufted ears found in Newfoundland’s forests
Lynx