The Fluvarium, located in St. John's, NL, is a unique venue that strives to promote a healthy climate and ecosystem awareness. It is a family friendly attraction that engages young learners through the use of interactive props, information boards, and intriguing wildlife displays. Inside the Fluvarium, the underwater fish observation zone is a popular attraction. Nine large viewing windows allow guests to view under the water's surface to see fish, plant life, dabbling ducks, and more water loving creatures in their natural environment. Beyond the underground fish observation zone, there is ..read more

The Newfoundland Sceech-in ceremony is an interactive, lighthearted, activity in which guests to Newfoundland (also known as CFAs or "come from aways") are made "honorary Newfoundlanders" through an initiation "ceremony" involving the recitation of a "Newfie" phrase, consuming a shot of screech, and kissing a cod! Many people visiting Newfoundland make the screech-in ceremony a part of their holiday agenda. This rite of passage is open to those of legal drinking age and is most often performed at pubs, bars, and boats. The person performing the ceremony is normally upbeat, funny, and quite go ..read more

It's a very rare occurrence to find a walrus resting on a Newfoundland beach but this is just what happened on a spring day in '22. Check out this clip to see some memorable moments during this amazing creature's stop-over. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c59012_c37cf5bd71df479f8d704af04a240428/480p/mp4/file.mp4 Please continue to follow my Newfoundland Travel blog for itinerary tips in Newfoundland and more of my NL fun creations posts ..read more

This short clip is a collection of some of Newfoundland's wild birds striking funny poses in their natural environments. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c59012_30bc6b065923401095466f92ef383164/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Please continue to follow my Newfoundland Travel blog for itinerary tips in Newfoundland and more of my NL fun creations posts ..read more

Check out this short video clip that I prepared after an amazing boat tour with Gatherall's puffin and whale watching tour in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, Canada. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c59012_599dc1a644b64c32b230d37a10ec9b08/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Thanks for taking time to check out my "lighter side" post. Please continue to follow my Newfoundland Travel blog for itinerary tips in Newfoundland and for the occasional lighthearted posts ..read more

While enjoying time exploring nature and wildlife, I often find myself captivated and inspired by my experiences. The beauty of the rising sun, the silly poses and interactions of wildlife, the power of the raging seas, the tranquility of a summer sunset, and so much more demand to be recognized. Why not grab a coffee, sit, and enjoy some of these nature inspired experiences in my lighthearted writings? Share some memories with me of my New-fun-land adventure on a Gatherall's puffin and whale watching tour. Check out my short story of the American Coot as told through its eyes. The post is f ..read more

While visiting Petty Harbour, be sure to check out the Mini Aquarium. The mini aquarium operates on a catch and release policy. During the fishing season, fishermen provide the aquarium with creatures which, at the end of the season, are returned to the sea. The aquarium has knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions you may have about the diverse collection of aquatic life. I hope you enjoyed my sneak peak into the Petty Harbour mini aquarium and pay a visit to the establishment once you are in the area. Please continue to follow my blog for more posts about things to see and do dur ..read more

Hey there, I'm an American Coot. I bet my bright red eyes and captivating green legs have caught your interest. If you want to learn more about me, check out this amazing photo album featuring, you guessed it, me! Don't let my huge feet distract you. These give me grace on land that many of my duckie friends don't have. Plus, it gives me a diving advantage in the water (honestly, though, sometimes I just dabble for my food). Some people say I walk like a chicken and that I'm a little bit chunky. It's just my metabolism. I mean, I spend most of my time swimming and I eat mostly plants and sma ..read more

Salmonier Nature Park, Newfoundland, offers a family-fun, outdoor, adventure for people of all ages. The nature stroll, consisting of a 3 km boardwalk trail through wetlands and the boreal forest, is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Along the pathway, guests will encounter educational signage and different species of Newfoundland wildlife in natural enclosures. There is no ability to touch the wildlife. The park does not allow pets. The wildlife that are displayed in enclosures are life-long residents, having suffered severe, incurable, injuries in the wild. Because many of the animals are ..read more

Bird Watching - Water Birds Bird watching enthusiasts will be captivated by the abundance & diversity of the wild birds in NL. Check out some of the island's many species of gulls. Please check out Backyard Birds, Birds of Prey, and Ducks as well. Please continue to follow my blog as I showcase more amazing tourist attractions in eastern Newfoundland ..read more