Weekly Goose 134

August 30, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? While John Cabot’s landing in St. John’s back in 1497 is generally thought to be the first European encounter with the North American continent, it was actually Leif Eriksson and the Vikings who reached this area long before him. L’Anse aux Meadows, located at the northern tip of the island, was the location of a Viking colony that is believed to be around 1,000 years old. This spot is so important that it was named a Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

Speaking of L’Anse aux Meadows, we visited the site in 2019 as we travelled the Viking Trail, one of the best road trips in Newfoundland. Although we’ve been to “The Rock” many times, it was our first time that far north, and as always the case with Newfoundland, it was an amazing time.

So, without further ado, enjoy the 134th edition of the Weekly Goose, featuring travel guides and videos about Newfoundland!

Happy travels!

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Travel Videos

From icebergs and whales to cod fishing and jiggs dinner, Newfoundland is a spectacular province to explore. Enjoy some of our Newfoundland videos below, including the very first video we ever published.

Travel Guides

Thinking about planning a trip to Newfoundland? Check out our travel guides first!

12 Best Newfoundland Tours

From kayaking next to icebergs to trying the best local food, these are the best Newfoundland tours to take on your next vacation!

www.mustdocanada.com/newfoundland-tours

The ULTIMATE Guide to the Best Things To Do in Newfoundland

During the Road to 150, we explored Newfoundland for two weeks to find out the best things to do in Newfoundland and what makes Newfoundland special.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-newfoundland

The Best Things To Do in St. John's, Newfoundland

Looking for things to do in St. John's, Newfoundland? You've come to the right place! We visit St. John's often and this is why we love it!

www.mustdocanada.com/ten-things-to-do-in-st-johns-newfoundland

Beaver Bites

  • If you’re one of the Canadians looking forward to a new passport, you might want to hold out a bit longer if you can. While they did get a new modern design, they seem to have lost some quality. Within days, some travellers are reporting that the covers are curling, making it look like it has been in the washing machine. It’s certainly not a good look but as of now, it doesn’t look like there will be a recall.

  • Canadian online travel services company Hopper is taking its business to the skies for its next stage of growth, partnering with Air Canada to offer its cancellation protection product for non-refundable flights.

  • It looks like the father and son who took a road trip from the USA to Canada to buy ketchup chips have gotten more than they bargained for. After learning about the story, chip manufacturers and other companies have been sending them boxes of chips and other products, which has proved far too many for them to eat. So, they’re donating them instead.

  • Fans of Bob Dylan can rejoice now that he has announced a few shows in Canada to take place in October. The 82-year-old legendary singer-songwriter will play in Toronto and in Montreal.

  • If you’ve been planning to visit places like Yellowknife or the Okanagan, you’ll probably want to reconsider. Some Canadians are struggling to recoup thousands of dollars from their cancelled travel plans as a series of natural disasters causes widespread destruction in Canada and elsewhere.

  • Speaking of natural disasters, extreme weather is now putting Canada’s reputation as a tourist destination at risk.