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  Newfoundland and Labrador - Search View - MSN Encarta
Labrador is bordered by Québec province on the south, west, and north; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; and the Strait of Belle Isle on the southeast.
Newfoundland and Labrador frequently has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, and financial assistance from the federal government is essential to the well-being of the population.
Newfoundland and Labrador is represented in the Canadian Parliament by seven elected representatives in the House of Commons and five senators appointed by the federal government to the Senate.
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 Newfoundland and Labrador - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Newfoundland and Labrador (French, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Irish: Talamh an Éisc agus Labradóir, Latin: Terra Nova) is a province of Canada, the tenth to join Confederation.
Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
The Protestants of Newfoundland outnumbered the Catholics at a ratio of 2:1.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (2714 words)

  
 Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bonavista is a town on the Bonavista Peninsula in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 1677, Bonavista was the second largest town on the island, with 18 houses.
Bonavista’s rule was further entrenched by the development of the Fishermen’s Protective Union in the early 1900s, and the creation of Port Union nearby.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bonavista,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (802 words)

  
 History of Newfoundland and Labrador
A significant factor in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador was the abundance of fish that was avaialable on the Grand Banks.
The European immigrants who settled in Newfoundland brought their knowledge, beliefs, loyalties and prejudices with them, but the society they built in the New World was unlike the ones they had left, and different from the ones other immigrants would build on the American mainland.
Newfoundland and Labrador is the youngest province in Canada, enjoying the status of a country until 1949.
www.tidespoint.com /newfoundland_history.shtml   (511 words)

  
 Detailed Climate Information about Newfoundland and Labrador : Maxxim Vacations
The weather in Newfoundland and Labrador is an attraction all by itself.
Bonavista on the East Coast is the windiest location, with an average annual wind speed of 28 km/h, St. Albans, in the sheltered Bay d'Espoir on the south coast, is the least windy location, with an average yearly speed of 11.5 km/h.
Newfoundland's temperature range (the difference between the average temperatures of the warmest and coldest months) is 20C.
www.maxximvacations.com /newfoundland-labrador/climate.asp   (2529 words)

  
 Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Bonavista, from as early as the later half of the seventeenth century, had rivalled St. John's as the fishing capital of North America.
The building was designated by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Registered Heritage Structure in 1986, and emergency funding was approved to stabilize the building and to install a temporary roof until further restoration efforts could be made.
The building is in the Second Empire Style, a style first introduced to Newfoundland in the 1870's by the St. John's architectural family of J. and J.T. Southcott, and was the first court house in a series to sport the combination of a mansard roof and tower.
www.heritagefoundation.ca /strathie.html   (1708 words)

  
 Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador
Town in east Newfoundland, Canada, 126 km/79 mi northwest of St John's, at the tip of the Bonavista Peninsula, on the southeastern shore of Bonavista Bay; population (1991) 4,600.
Cape Bonavista, immediately to the north, is the reputed site of the Italian navigator Giovanni Caboto's first landing in 1497.
The town was established to the southwest of the cape and became a major fishing centre.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Bonavista,+Newfoundland+and+Labrador   (141 words)

  
 Travel Photos, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Greece, Turkey, Sailing Guide and Photos, Newfoundland, Labrador and ...
The flotilla of 75 sail boats journeyed to Newfoundland as part of the celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage.
The remainder of the photos were taken in 1998, 99 and 2000 during several trips round Newfoundland and Labrador, mainly single-handed.
When you travel to Newfoundland you cannot help be struck by how much fishing has been an essential part of the history and how much the decline of the fishery has had an impact on the lives of the people.
www.wright-photo.com /newfound.htm   (731 words)

  
 Canadian Genealogy and History Links - Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador Cemetery Records In an effort to provide more comprehensive source information by Newfoundland Grand Banks volunteers have devoted their time and efforts to collect, transcribe and post to the web for the benefit of genealogists, cemetery records.
Newfoundland and Labrador Constitutional Documents This reference collection is being assembled to provide ready access to the important documents which illustrate the evolution of Newfoundland and Labrador as a British colony, self-governing dominion, and province of Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage The purpose of this web site is to furnish a wide range of information and analysis on the history, geography, population, culture, and society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
www.islandnet.com /~jveinot/cghl/newfoundland.html   (1288 words)

  
 The Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Newfoundland and Labrador (French, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) is Canada's tenth province.
Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832 which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly.
A second referendum on July 22 1948 which asked Newfoundlanders to choose between confederation and dominion status was decided by a vote of 52 to 48 percent for confederation with Canada.
www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (1940 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Newfoundland and Labrador [1]is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.
Western Newfoundland: the nearly 700 km stretch from Port aux Basques in the south to St. Anthony in the north.
If Labrador is your destination, you will want to ensure that you bring gas cans (filled with gas), survival kits and food, as well as any other necessary supplies in case you find yourself in a bad situation.
wikitravel.org /en/Newfoundland   (3469 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador Constitutional Documents
Established the principles of Responsible Government in Newfoundland, whereby the executive authority is responsible to the elected legislature.
Newfoundland attended this Conference, and was represented by Frederick B.T. Carter and Ambrose Shea.
A Resolution by the Newfoundland House of Assembly to amend the Terms of Union to officially change the name of the Province to "Newfoundland and Labrador", unanimously passed April 29, 1999.
www.geocities.com /Yosemite/Rapids/3330/constitution/union.htm   (1676 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador Lighthouses
Newfoundland and Labrador -- including both the Island of Newfoundland and the mainland territory of Labrador -- became an independent dominion of the British Crown in 1855.
Newfoundland is accessible by air and by car ferries from North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
The south coast of Labrador is accessible May through December by car ferry from St. Barbe NL to Blanc Sablon QC.
www.unc.edu /~rowlett/lighthouse/nfld.htm   (6330 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The District consists of two detachments, Clarenville and Bonavista, that are responsible for a geographical area of approximately 12,000 square kilometres.
Bonavista is the second largest community in the District, with a population of about 4,000.
The Detachment is responsible for policing all of the Bonavista Peninsula north east of the community of Charleston on Route 230.
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca /nf/detachments/clarenville_bonavista_e.htm   (1344 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Using the elements the committee had found to be uppermost in the minds of the public, Newfoundland artist, Christopher Pratt, drafted many proposals, six of which he submitted to the committee.
The shield of the arms of Newfoundland used on the flag of the lieutenant-governor adopted in January 1987.
W. Crampton wrote that "The official flag of Newfoundland and Labrador is the Union Jack, although vessels in the service of the province may use the Blue Ensign with a badge in the fly".
flagspot.net /flags/ca-nl.html   (757 words)

  
 Introduction: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
The heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador is the result of a unique combination of geographical and historical forces.
Firm archaeological evidence has shown that Norse voyagers reached Newfoundland and Labrador around 1000 C.E. There are also strong indications that Newfoundland was the site of John Cabot's landfall during his first voyage to North America in 1497.
The population of Newfoundland and Labrador came mostly from the southwest of England and the south and southeast of Ireland.
www.heritage.nf.ca /introduction.html   (610 words)

  
 Bonavista Newfoundland and Labrador Information, Yellow Pages, and more   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Our Free Classifieds for the State of Newfoundland and Labrador offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards Newfoundland and Labrador daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
www.hometowncanada.com /nf/Bonavista.html   (596 words)

  
 Welcome to Bonavista, Newfoundland, Landfall of John Cabot AD 1497   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
As the Mayor of the Town of Bonavista I would like to invite you to one of the most historic and scenic regions of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Bonavista offers an incredible way to experience our rich fishing history while being greeted by the whales, seabirds and icebergs that cling to our picture-perfect coastline.
The Town of Bonavista has something for every type of tourist whether your interest is hiking, camping, historical homes and attractions or culture and heritage.
www.bonavista.net /en   (176 words)

  
 Anglicans in Newfoundland and Labrador
Religion Clauses in the Instructions to Governors of Newfoundland during the Eighteenth Century
Bonavista's "Hewers of Wood and Drawers of Water": The First School in Newfoundland
The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
www.mun.ca /rels/ang/ang.html   (193 words)

  
 Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Erected to guide mariners around the rocky shoreline of the Bonavista Peninsula, the structure consists of a two-story wooden structure surrounding a stone tower which supports the lantern.
The lantern originated from Inchcape (Bell) Rock Lighthouse in Scotland where it had been in use since 1811 and was put into operation at Cape Bonavista in 1843.
In 1895, it was replaced by the apparatus from the Harbour Grace Island Lighthouse which originated from the Isle of May, Scotland in 1816.
www.manl.nf.ca /capebonavista.htm   (245 words)

  
 ACOA Website - News - News Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Since the opening of the Ryan Premises and the Cabot 500 Celebrations in 1997, Bonavista has built a substantial tourism attraction that celebrates the town's unique position in Newfoundland and Labrador's history, and affords tourists access to the more beautiful aspects of the natural history of the peninsula.
Since the completion of a long-term tourism development plan in 1997, the Town of Bonavista has worked in partnership with the Federal and Provincial governments, and with the private sector, to develop its tourism potential.
The vast majority of tourists who visit the Discovery Trail report that their primary reason for visiting is to visit scenic coastal locations and historic sites, and participate in tours.
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?2316   (503 words)

  
 Cape Bonavista Lighthouse - NewfoundlandandLabrador.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Perched on a rocky headland, battered by wind and waves of the North Atlantic, is the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse.
First lit in 1842, the lighthouse is now restored to the 1870 period when the lightkeeper, his assistant and the assistant’s family were all living there.
This centre deals with the history and technology of lighthouses, along with an emphasis on the history behind the families that worked at the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse.
www.newfoundland-labrador.com /archives/attractions/bonavista_light.asp   (190 words)

  
 Bonavista home for sale by owner. Bonavista, Newfoundland & Labrador FSBO house for sale.
From the sunporch, at the rear of the house, which is overlooking the ocean through heritage wooden windows, you will have a panoramic view of many picturesque sunsets, as well as local fishermen sailing off to sea for another catch.
Listing your Bonavista home for sale by owner is quick and easy.
In as little as 10 minutes you could be selling your Bonavista home for sale by owner on-line.
www.homesellcanada.com /NF/Bonavista.cfm   (342 words)

  
 Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
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 News Release 24-11-2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bonavista Memorial United Church will receive $4,750 to provide six persons with 12 weeks of work experience painting the church floor and repairing floors in adjoining rooms.
Salmon Cove Future Development Association Inc. will provide 11 persons with 14 weeks of work experience clearing and improving land and installing a water line for the sea buckthorn and edible honeysuckle orchard.
The projects are being supported under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement, through funding provided by Job Creation Partnerships.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/nl/Communications2/2003/20031124.shtml   (510 words)

  
 Newfoundland Labrador Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Newfoundland and Labrador are two of my most favourite locations.
The pictures of Newfoundland & Labrador found here give a little insight into the culture, breathtaking scenery, and wildlife.
The coastlines are dotted with dozens of prehistoric archaelogical sites which create some interesting pictures of Newfoundland & Labrador.
www.hickerphoto.com /newfoundland-labrador-pictures-cat.htm   (149 words)

  
 Historic Lighthouses of Newfoundland
A classically styled keepers house was constructed high atop the 300 foot sandstone cliff and a stone light tower was built in its centre, anchoring the house to the rock.
The original lighthouse is the centrepiece of a National Historic Park opened by Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1983.
Three hundred and fifty years later, the Newfoundland government built a stone lighthouse on the very same point to mark the entrances of Trinity and Bonavista Bays.
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 Bonavista Adventure Travel - Bonavista Travel Guide
The Bonavista Peninsula juts northeast into the sea from just south of Terra Nova National Park.
(It's the only village in Newfoundland where the historic society has say over what can and can't be built.) Some long-time visitors grouse that it's becoming overly popular and a bit dandified with too many B&Bs and traffic restrictions.
Plan to spend at least a couple of hours exploring the dramatic, ocean-carved point and the fine fishing village of Bonavista with its three excellent historic properties.
away.com /destination-overview/Bonavista-328193-travel-guide.html   (405 words)

  
 Bonavista, Newfoundland And Labrador Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 The Discovery Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located on Newfoundland's East Coast, the Discovery Trail is a panorama of scenery, historic sites, coastal towns and villages, and natural wonders.
You will be captivated by our unique culture and history, and the warmth of our most prized collection, our people.
French version will be available at a later date.
www.thediscoverytrail.org   (89 words)

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