Lobster in a Tank
Sobey's has a great aquarium stocked full of lobster making lobster portrait taking super easy. This was taken with my new Canon A2000 IS point and shoot. The camera boasts 6 times optical zoom, but yesterday I was enamoured with the macro settings. Lobster was a ridiculous $6.99 a pound this weekend at the store! Not sure if it's Newfoundland lobster or Nova Scotia lobster...most of the fish the giant superstore carries is from Nova Scotia I was … Read More
Newfoundland Bed And Breakfast On The East Coast Trail
Now's the time to start planning your Newfoundland vacation. Newfoundland has many charms and delightful attractions - enough to lure this Torontonian away permanently. One of these delights is Kay Williams, who runs the Newfoundland Bed And Breakfast Kay's Chalet B&B. I met Kay last year as she graciously offered to host us in her cabin for a few nights. The "us" was filmmaker and pilgrim Sue Kenney who was in town for the St. John's film … Read More
Car Rental St. John’s Newfoundland
Renting A Car in St. John's, NL Here's your tip: BOOK EARLY!! Renting a car in Newfoundland in the summer can be frustrating. St. John's Airport Avis Rent A Car - St. John's Airport rodpike@nf.aibn.com +1 (800) 879 2847 View Website Budget Car Rental mcampbell@budgetnf.com 1 (800) 268 8900 View Website Hertz Car Rentals - St. John's Airport 1 (800) 263 0600 Near the mall Capital Car 120 Kenmount Road, St. … Read More
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Scorched Starts Feb 2 at the A&C
Presented by the Beothuck Street Players, directed by Clar Doyle - Wajdi Mouawald’s multi award-winning Scorched. St. John's Arts and Culture Centre from Wed., Feb 2nd - Sat. Feb. … [keep on reading...]
Motorcycle Dog
Today was a most gorgeous day for a walk. Or ride, if you're a motorcycle buff. Like Eli Patrick Benoit the pug. Here's Eli out enjoying a ride with his owner dressed in his … [keep on reading...]
Serena Ryder at St. John’s Folk Festival
Here's a video of Serena Ryder closing at the 2009 St. John's Folk Festival. Held in Bannerman Park in the city, the festival is part of the "St. John's Time" series of summer fests, which starts with … [keep on reading...]
8 Ball Aitken Playing at the Ship
Bumped into 8 Ball Aitken at The Newfoundland Embassy in Canso, Nova Scotia. Actually, The Newfoundland Embassy is anywhere the Newfoundland band Shannygannock parks their trailer. This time it was … [keep on reading...]
Visiting Newfoundland
Newfoundland Winter
What's a Newfoundland winter like? Well, I am not even one full month into winter if you count December 21 as the first day of winter. But from what I've heard this has been a good one so far, as … [Read More...]
Berry Picking on Signal Hill
Berry Picking is a big deal in Newfoundland. I have never heard the words berry picking mentioned as often as I have since I moved to Newfoundland. In fact, the number of times I have heard the words … [Read More...]
The St. John’s Harbour Bustles
Despite all the bustle, the St. John's harbour is still a popular place to take a leisurely stroll, especially on a warm October Sunday. Strollers aren't the only visitors to the harbour. The big … [Read More...]
A Pretty View Just Around Every Bend
Newfoundland abounds with scenic drives. You never know when you will turn a corner and see glorious views or vistas before you. Just about any moment while driving … [Read More...]
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