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Seal Fishery Background

Background on the seal fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, including history, resources and natural environment.
Fall in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador climate during the fall season.
Spring in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador climate during the spring season.
Summer in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador climate during the summer season.
Winter in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador climate during the winter season.
Climate Characteristics

The climatic patterns of Newfoundland and Labrador are discussed here, season by season, and illustrated on a map of the province.
Site and Situation - Spatial Setting

The Province of Newfoundland consists of two major geographical areas, the island of Newfoundland and a mainland section, Labrador.
Smallwood Reservoir/ Michikamau

The Smallwood Reservoir/ Michikamau ecoregion can be divided into two sections in Labrador.
South Avalon Burin Oceanic Barrens

South Avalon Burin Oceanic Barrens ecoregion covers the southern tips of the Avalon and Burin peninsulas.
Southwestern Newfoundland

This ecoregion covers the west coast of Newfoundland, south of the Northern Peninsula and west of the barrens of the southern...
Taiga Shield Ecozone

The Taiga Shield Ecozone is located on both sides of Hudson Bay, with the eastern portion running into Labrador.
Torngat Mountains

The Torngat Mountains ecoregion is located in the northernmost part of Labrador.
Ungava Bay Basin - Ecoregion of Labrador

An article on the Ungava Bay Basin ecoregion of Labrador which extends northward from Schefferville and encompasses most of the Labrador Hills in northeastern Quebec.
Winokapau Lake North, Labrador

This ecoregion extends northeast from Winokapau Lake and borders the western extensions of the Lake Melville ecoregion.
Beothuk Archaeology at Ferryland

Archaeologists, after finding artifacts in one of the lower layers of the site, suspected they may have been made by the Beothuk.
Exploration and Settlement of Newfoundland

The region of Newfoundland and Labrador was the first stretch of North America's Atlantic coastline to be explored by Europeans
French Presence in Newfoundland

From the very beginning of colonization, France was an important participant in the exploration and exploitation of Newfoundland.
The Grates Cove Tradition

A large rock bearing inscriptions which some claim to be carved by Cabot himself is closely linked to the tradition of thinking that Cabot landed at Grates Cove in 1497.
Origins of Migratory Fishery

How the migratory fishery came to be in Newfoundland and Labrador, lasting for more than three centuries before giving way to a resident industry.
Belief-Related Beothuk Practices

Religion and belief related practices with the Beothuk people.

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