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Newfoundland and Labrador
is very fortunate to have some of the best big game hunting
and sport-fishing outfitters in Canada. Why? Because the
province is blessed with an abundance of wild game and streams
and lakes that are untouched in comparison to waters in
other provinces. The massive land base with a small human
population provides ample opportunities for wilderness snowmobiling
during the winter months and its the beautiful summer landscape
that attracts tourist interested in sight-seeing.
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| Human
History |
| The
human history of Newfoundland and Labrador has been strongly
influenced by the natural environment, particularly marine
resources and the western portion of the province, the forest
industry. Recent years has seen a steady increase in tourism
in this province as rural Newfoundland and Labrador endures
one of Canada's largest ever population declines. (A term
often refered to as "out migration") Tourist that want to
enjoy some of the most quiet and leisurely environments in
Canada come here to relax. While staying in Newfoundland and
Labrador travellers take full advantage of our unparalleled
hunting and fishing opportunities. Others enjoy outdoor adventures
in our remote, sparsely-populated unspoiled wilderness. Our
Newfoundland and Labrador outfitters provide tourist with
lodging, travel arrangements, food, licences and amenities. |
| The
Landscape |
| The
landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador has had a remarkable
geological history, formed over many millions of years by
continental collision, mountain-building, volcanoes, oceans,
rivers and ice sheets. The physical environment that has developed
as a result is itself an important part of the region's heritage.
The Torngat Mountains of northern Labrador contain some of
the finest examples of alpine glacial landforms in Canada.
Divided into two geographical parts, Labrador and the island
of Newfoundland, the province has a small population (551,792
in 1996) spread over a huge land mass (405,720 sq. km.). Slightly
more than half of the people make their homes in outport fishing
villages strung along the rugged coastline. (There are very
few settlements or towns located in interior Newfoundland
and Labrador because of limited access to the sea).The remainder
live in cities and towns, the largest of which is the provincial
capital of St. John's. The economy of the province rests heavily
on natural resources, a fact that is reflected in family and
community life. The population of Newfoundland and Labrador
came mostly from the southwest of England and the south and
southeast of Ireland. |
| Location |
| Newfoundland
& Labrador is strategically located on Canada's east coast
as a gateway between two of the world's largest trading blocks
- North America and Europe. Our province is comprised of the
island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador.
In total, the province spans 405,720 kilometres (158,484 miles2)
and is located 2,880 kilometres (1,800 miles) west of Europe
and 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) northeast of New York.
(see map) |
| Easy
Access |
| Newfoundland
& Labrador is well connected to the rest of the world by air,
sea and land routes: Our province has eight federally regulated
airports, two with international status, providing business
and pleasure travelers with convenient access to major Canadian,
US and European centres. Our capital city of St. John's is
approximately 3.5 hours flying time to Boston, 4.5 hours to
New York and 5 hours to London, England. Our province has
two major ferry terminals connecting the island with the Trans
Canada Highway (TCH). These terminals are also on major shipping
routes to world markets. Labrador is linked to the rest of
Canada directly via the Trans Labrador Highway. |
| Unique
Time Zone |
| Newfoundland
& Labrador Standard Time is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of
Eastern Standard Time and 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard
Time. Our unique time zone provides a competitive advantage,
as well as a potential cost advantage to companies conducting
business throughout North America. |
| Climate |
| The
island of Newfoundland has a temperate maritime climate, similar
to that experienced by the states of Maine and Massachusetts
and the other Atlantic Canadian provinces. Winters are usually
mild, with an average temperature of 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).
Summer days range from warm to hot with an average daily temperature
of 20° Celsius (72° Fahrenheit). |
| Lifestyle |
| The
people of Newfoundland & Labrador enjoy a unique lifestyle
combining the advantages of modern North American living with
500 years of history. While our province is the youngest of
Canada's ten provinces, St. John's is the oldest city in North
America. Newfoundland & Labrador offers a clean and safe environment,
and enjoys one of the lowest crime rates per capita in North
America. Affordable, modern executive housing is located just
minutes from shopping centres, parks, schools and restaurants.
The rugged beauty of 17,000 kilometres (10,625 miles) of coastline
and unspoiled wilderness blend casually with the modern conveniences
of any North American city. Popular summer activities include
golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, sailing, whale
watching and wildlife photography. Winter offers topnotch
downhill and cross country skiing, wilderness adventures,
snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing and more. |
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