Provinces and Territories

About Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s most easterly province, famous for its rugged coastlines, colorful houses, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. A funny fact about Newfoundland: locals have their own time zone—half an hour ahead of the rest of Atlantic Canada—because even the clocks like to be unique here. It’s a place where tradition, history, and stunning landscapes all come together.

St. John’s, the capital, is known for its jellybean-colored row houses, lively music scene, and the iconic Signal Hill. The province also carries deep history as one of North America’s earliest European settlements, with Viking sites at L’Anse aux Meadows.

From spotting icebergs and puffins to hiking dramatic cliffs along the East Coast Trail, Newfoundland and Labrador is built for adventure. Add in folk festivals, kitchen parties, and a warm local welcome, and it’s a province that feels like no other in Canada.