I visited Newfoundland last Easter and it was one of the best trips I have ever had. Some posters here complained about the weather. Did you not look it up before you went there? If you were hoping to get a tan why didn't you just go to Mexico? Even in April there was snow on the ground for the whole week, but that was part of the charm. I've been in sunny spots before and was bored to tears by day 2. Most people come back from sun holidays with an album's worth of photos of the hotel, but I came across some of the most beautiful scenery in Newfoundland (St. John's under snow from Signal Hill, Cape Spear, The Cataracts near Placentia). I found the people to be friendly and helpful without exception. I cannot fathom some of the hateful comments posted here. Canarican in particular clearly has a chip on his/her shoulder. If you wrote in that manner about an ethnic group it would be nothing short of racism. If it was such a bad experience, why stay there for 7 years? You complain about the ignorance of the people but clearly display your own. You obviously don't know the difference between "there" and "their" and want NFLD to be "independt". I think it's hipocritical (your spelling, not mine) of you to be downing their intellect. I would love to know how one could "literally" rape the English language, having seen you metaphorically do so. I would have no hesitation in recommending Newfoundland if you're looking for a unique experience.

Newfoundland is a wonderful place with beautiful scenery and warm people. I have travelled the world, Africa, backpacked through Europe,(lived in Ireland for 9 years) USA, Canada, and through my travells i have met amazing people. But Newfoundland stands out as the most memorable place in my mind. The beautiful landscapes, oceans, blue skys, and the warm and inviting people who invite you into their homes and treat you as one of their own. The Newfoundlanders treat as they find. They do have a distinct culture and a sense of humour like the Irish. Their dialect is something to be admired again very similar to the Irish. It is unfortunate that there is a lot of out migration but I blame the government for not investing more into its people and economy. As for the seal hunt, I watched the CNN debate on Larry King Live with the McCartneys and Danny Williams and I now support the reasons why it takes place. I read into the hunt a bit more and realised not only are the seals used for their fur, but also their meat, and oils found in many vitamins we buy. Just as long as they do it in a humane way of shooting and no they don't kill baby seals. If there is an alternative I'm sure it would be put in place. What man/woman would want a job risking their lives on the freezing cold ice flows as employment? I'm sure a job in a warm office working 9 to 5 would be more appealing and the preferred choice. Also, I read in the news that Newfoundland no longer is taking payments from Ottawa due to the oil findings. Actually, Ontario is not taking goverment payments, how times have changed. Long live Newfoundland, one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been. I hope to return there some day and mingle with some of the nicest honest people I have ever met on my travels.

Home is home no matter where your from. Its great to see our American friends from the south leave such positive comments about our island, seeing as we housed thousands of them during the September the 11th tragedy, but I guess where just a bunch of assholes (I for one like the U.S. by the way). Nope, I would argue that Newf's are some of the best human beings in the world, especially North America. I've lived in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and visted for extended trips, Scotland, Norway, France, Spain, Florida, Texas, Venezuela, Trinidad, Qatar and no matter where i've gone I can't think of too many places as beautiful as St. John's or as friendly, although I must say Stavanger is pretty high up there as well. So if you don't like the island, I suggest don't come back. For anyone who would want us to seperate I say ok. But all the resources that are raped from the province will have to be re-negotiated. No more free money from our offshore going to Ottawa so we can make Ontario richer, and the ludicrous Churchill Falls deal to be re-drafted as well. I love Canada, was a soldier for 10 years but the ignorance from other Canadians is unbelievable, I always give people the benefit of the doubt, thats the Newfoundlander in me. We don't make fun of people from British Columbia because they talk slow, or Nova Scotia because they think John Cabot landed there first. And we certainly try not to make fun of Ontario because there population is mostly Pakastani's and Indians, you land in Toronto airport and you forget your in Canada, feels like you just touched down in a foreign country. Are our winters shitty? You better believe they are, i'm sure a lot of us would rather be in Houston soakin in the weather, but we are who we are and we make it work. We might complain when we get 6 feet of snow in the driveway, but we don't declare it a winter storm when 1 inch of snow falls on the ground (Unlike the U.S.). There's a lot to love about the island and we have a lot of pride and I guess that comes from our Irish roots. As for the seal industry...........Don't you people have anything else better to complain about? How about sick and hungry children or the fight to find cure's for Cancer? Why don't you Greenpeace Bastards find a better way to support society, bunch of brainwashed idiots. That piece of shit called the Farley Mowatt should be sunk, and the moron captaining the vessel should be put in jail for endangering peoples lives.

 Hey Hot_Rodgers's you ignorant dumbass Newf .

Your post is the most ingnorant one here. I've lived in both the US and NF, and I can personally refute every argument you made.

I lived in the states for 37 years and never had one crime committed against me. I was here for less than six months before my vehicle was broken into.

As far as the natural disasters, which you ignorant newfs think happen on a daily basis to everyone in the US, I much rather have a one or two hurricane in a lifetime rather that the miserable annual natural disaster you idiots call winter.

The people are the most closed minded, petty, obsessive/compulsive, fake, bunch of misinformed brainwashed lemmings Ive ever met.

I love it when you "by's" get on your high horse and start saying how much better NF is to the US, Its the only way you idiots can deluded yourselves into staying in this hell on earth.

Go live somewhere else before you start glorifying this shithole.

Cold and misty and bereft of an economy as it may be, I have a soft spot for Newfoundland. It has a rugged and defiant charm that is very easy to fall for. The people are as rugged as their home, with a sense of humour and carrying on unmatched anywhere in Canada, and perhaps in North America.

It's no accident that the province has produced a disproportional ratio of Canada's comics, musicians, actors and other entertainers, not to mention some of the strangest politicians ever to walk the earth.

To everyone that has every said anything bad about Newfoundland must be crazy!! What ever reason made u not like it here must of been a once in a life time thing, and well u must of done something to piss them off. Newfoundland is so rich with culture we have out own dictionary, encyclopedia, pony, dog, what other province can say that?? Yes we have had our stupid moments like with the hydro, and the whole fiasco with the war at Beaumont Hamel, but we are strong people who dont like to take shit from anybody. So anyone who tries to diss a Newfoundlander can kiss my pure Newfoundland ASS!!!

To all those who were pleased with Newfoundland & Labrador, you're welcome. To those who weren't, thats too bad. I've lived here for 31 years , been to most parts of the island portion of the province and to the coast of Labrador, and would not want to be anywhere else in the world. I've been across Canada and the States for holidays and had some great experiences. Met wonderful people and seen beautiful landscapes. In saying that , I'll also say that those who did not like it here " ye can go kiss me arse ya be'jeezus ol' bugger". " Piss off an go min' yer own business". If you had a rotten time here it must have been the fact that people thought you were an "arsehole".

On that note all are welcome anytime but if you're bringing the likes of those who don't have anything kind to say well you can come but leave that feller where he belongs, out in the cold. As my grandfather used to say " his mudder shoulda eat he when he's bones where still soft".

First round at the bar is on me!

As someone who has lived in Newfieland for 7 years I gotta say it absolutly blows up there. So many state that it is the "most beautiful place on earth" well not really. For the majority of the year it is damp and gloomy and not to mention the winter is almost unbareable, especially when you live in towns that are consisted of rumor mills and moronic people who literaly rape the english language, I know some will say that its the provincial slang but what they speak is beyond slang. Another thing alot on this message board mention is this hospitality that newfies portray, BULLSHIT! ive known more degrading assholes than I have warm caring people on that island that would act friendly with you one minute and kicking you in the ass the next. Not to mention they are some of the biggest chicken shits to ever roam the earth. They will constantly talk about how much better they are than other provinces like Alberta and Ontario when the fact of the matter is they couldn't hold a candle to any other province and are just bitter and jealous that other provinces have a more presentable economy and a higher intellect than theres, which is pretty hipocritical seeing as for the most part there own province can't even provide employment for them so they search else to find it in the very provinces they talk down upon, they even have the highest poverty ratio in all of Canada and its not like they are trying to improve that because the majority of newfoundlanders are just to lazy to do anything about it and would rather stay at home and live off tax payers dollars. Newfoundland is the last place anyone should consider visiting and besides, what really is there worth visiting? Please Newfoundland do Canada a favor, become independt from us and float on some where in the ocean never to be heard from again.

I'm surprised no Canadian has stepped in to correct us as yet but this province (since December of 2001) is properly called "Newfoundland and Labrador." Only been there once and I thought it was one of the most beautiful places I'd ever seen.

I am calling on all Canadians to Boycott Newfoundland. Williams has a 'have their cake and eat it too' attitude with regards to oil revenue. Danny Williams is the new Lucien Bouchard in trying to divide the country. As their population slips below 500000, their federal seats should be cut to 5 from 7.
D Brewer Originally from Corner Brook.

It's funny all this talk about the fog. I've lived in St. John's for 3 years and have hardly noticed fog except when I go to Signal Hill. What I have seen is lots of rain, and a slight warm period that extends from July to mid-September.

You have to hand it to Newfoundland. It keeps going. It does not have many advantages, and the mainstay of its economy is and has been in slow decline. It's main resource is the hardy people who inhabit the place. Maybe some day something will develop to encourage people to stay.

Not all nflders are nice. I was born here, but i lived in Alberta for most of my life. I have got to say, when i moved back down here, i have never met such rude people in my life. They all hated me because i was different. They did not accept me for my individual differences at all. The girls were the worst, they were jealous of me and between about 25 of them they made the biggest wad of gum i have ever seen. They threatened to put it in my hair so i would have to get my hair cut. It was nasty. I was only 13 at the time and i was treated like $hit. The rumors and the dirty looks were ridiculous. After about 2 months, everything calmed down a bit and one by one they came to me and appologized for the way they acted, and some of them are my close friends today.

Newfoundland is a beautiful tourist destination. The people are friendly, there's lots to see and do in St. John's and around other cities. It has a very distinct culture and people that can teach you about that. Newfoundland isn't one of those places with 8 million people, but I'm sure you'll love it. =)

A beautiful place. Newfoundland has excellent scenery, lots to do, friendly people and other great things. Fog and rain? Yeah, if you go to St. John's, but I saw some beautiful weather in Twillingate. Seriously, people can't quit with the seal hunting thing. Do you not kill animals in the states? Is everyone vegetarian? We don't club them and we don't kill baby seals in the first place. It's a source of income for Newfoundlanders, not exactly a lot of work here.

Newfoundland has to be one of the most fascinating, unique places I've ever been to. The scenery is breathtaking and the people, though quirky, are some of the friendliest, most hospitable, colorful folks you'll ever want to meet. The place has a very rich cultural history and it's a shame it is so often overlooked by travelers because it does have so much to offer. If only they'd stop the damn seal hunting, it really would be the perfect place to be!

I live in Newfoundland and it's usually pretty good here, alot of fog and rain, but nice people. I find people usually aren't as laid back anywhere else. It's little dull sometimes, but i think that happens everywhere. And contrary to popular belief we're not all club weilding seal killers. Nor did we evolve from sludge. BOYCOTTNEWFIELAND you are a predjudice jacka$$. I'll bet you couldn't even find Newfoundland on a map.

Nothing but white trash who's only goal is to move to Alberta in their rust-encased 1977 Monte Carlos in a vain attempt to find the oil-fueled pot of gold.

Nothing significant, no hockey team, well, maybe something Viking things, but i dunno....

Newfoundland - the err... land of the Newfie baby-seal-killing-scumbag. These stupid, incoherent, illiterate human terds were born from genetic sludge - they are a true waste of human skin. BOYCOTT NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA! BOYCOTT CANADIAN SEAFOOD!

Newfoundland - the err... land of the Newfie baby-seal-killing-scumbag. These stupid, incoherent, illiterate human terds were born from genetic sludge - they are a true waste of human skin. BOYCOTT NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA! BOYCOTT CANADIAN SEAFOOD!

Hands down the most amazing place in the world. and liddlebopeep we'd rather not have your type here, anyway.

One of the most unique and interesting parts of Canada . . . . probably because it is its most recent addition (1949)

That's it, CastleBee, take the moral high ground, not that you have anything at stake you arrogant jacka$$. I have never been to Newfoundland but it produces such cool people that it must be doing something right.

Now, see how this works…someone has something mean to say about Newfoundlanders, then a Newfoundlander stumbles onto it and comes on to tell us how nice it is in Newfoundland - except it can’t quite be done without saying something nasty about the United States (always open season here apparently). Now, as a U.S. citizen I suppose you might expect me to now want throw a few barbs at Canada. Yet, I don’t really feel inclined to. Actually, I may venture up there some day in spite of a lot of silly remarks I’ve read about both our countries. With the shape the world is in today I do not understand why everyone seems to want to create more bad feelings – especially when we all know that you are as likely to find a broad range of human behavior any and everywhere on this shrinking little globe we call home.

The reason why Nefoundland is the best place in the world to visit is because you don't have to worry about crime, natural disasters, or people being inconcederate, rude, obnoxious, violent, disrespectful, and cruel. You won't find none of those things in Newfoundland, just pleasant and kind people willing to help you out in anyway they can. that's why the U.S sucks because its the opposite of Newfoundland...or the rest of Canada really. As for DickDirk I see you have a stereotype for people. I bet anybody from Newfoundland is smarter and better looking than you'll ever be...unless you spent a whack of money on plastic surgery.

Ooh...Darn't! The Newfies..I mean Newfoundlanders are last again! Although I'm from Ontario, it's hard not to feel sorry for them. Anywhere in Canada is pretty darn good anyway!

Well, I have to give it to them that the fog feels good on your skin. But other than that Newfoundland is pretty dull. If you're a first-timer in Canada, do not make Newfoundland your first stop. Take care, everyone!

What a bore. I went to Nfld. on a school trip during my high school days and was bored to tears. It's basically nothing but a big rock situated off the eastern Canadian coast. The 'downtown' district in St.John's was a joke. Newfoundlanders sure have a way of making visitors unwelcome, especially if you look like you don't 'fit in'. Basically, there's nothing to see.....unless you like the ocean and lots of fog!