Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Indigenous Relations with Europeans 1600-1900

The nature of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy limited direct interaction between Indigenous groups and Europeans for much of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Moravian Voyages

European knowledge of the northern Labrador coast was significantly improved after 1763 by a series of voyages carried out by Moravian missionaries.
Introduction - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

An introduction to the text and image-based walking tour of the Colony of Avalon.
Irish Migration

Irish migrations began in the late-17th century and peaked in the early 19th century, when up to 35,000 Irish arrived on the island.
The Irish in Newfoundland

The Irish migrations to Newfoundland, and the associated provisions trade, represent the oldest connections between Ireland and Canada.
Irish Settlement Patterns

The cod fishery and its mercantile activities greatly influenced Irish settlement patterns in Newfoundland and Labrador.
English Migration: Seasonal, Temporary and Permanent

Newfoundland experienced three types of migration from the English West Country: seasonal, temporary and permanent.
The Moravian Church

A look at the Moravian Church, it's origins, and it's influence on Newfoundland and Labrador.
Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador

A broad look at religion in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the centuries.
Scottish in NL

The major Scottish migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador occurred in the 19th century and involved two unrelated phases.