Our Stories & Adventures
Check out some of the stories, adventures, and places we have explored so far!
Shipwrecks of Newfoundland
The maritime history of Newfoundland is marked by hardship, catastrophe, and loss, with shipwrecks off its coast providing a captivating opportunity for exploration, reflecting the province’s reliance on the sea and offering a fascinating journey into the past.
Argentia Naval Air Station and Fort McAndrew
Argentia is a former fishing community on Placentia Bay that became one of the largest and most strategically important United States naval bases outside the country during the Second World War and the Cold War.
History of Naval Air Station Argentia & Fort McAndrew
Argentia’s history reflects its transformation from a small outport into a major North Atlantic military hub, shaped by global conflict, forced resettlement, technological innovation, and lasting social and economic change.
The Trinity Train Loop
A relic of the Newfoundland Railway and an engineering marvel, the Trinity Loop was built to allow trains access to the Bonavista Peninsula. After its closure, the loop was transformed into an amusement park, which has since become one of Newfoundland’s most intriguing abandoned places.
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The maritime history of Newfoundland is a somber chronicle of hardship, catastrophe, and profound loss. The waters surrounding the island are notoriously treacherous, defined by a lethal combination of unforgiving seas and jagged, limestone-carved coastlines. For millennia, these shores have borne witness to a vast procession of vessels, from indigenous canoes and majestic sailing ships to the iron-hulled steamships of a later era, all seeking to harvest the legendary fishing grounds of the Grand Banks or to find a gateway into North America. Yet, as colonization brought a surge of immigrants from Europe, it also brought an epidemic of maritime tragedy.
Hidden New Brunswick & PEI
100+ abandoned mills, dams, mines, wreck sites, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations
Building off the best-selling guidebook Hidden Newfoundland & Hidden Nova Scotia, Hidden New Brunswick & PEI explores the historic province describing some of the province’s s most incredible places, how to find them, and how they came to be hidden or forgotten. New Brunswick and PEI welcome tens of thousands of visitors a year—but how many of those sightseers look beyond the typical tourist guidebooks? This book is your invitation to step off the beaten path and visit fascinating, mysterious, and little-known sites that are too often overlooked.
About Us
Welcome! We are Scott and Lindsay, two Newfoundlanders characterized by an insatiable wanderlust, constantly seeking exploration and adventure. Our mission is not only to explore the world but also to delve into the nooks and crannies found in our own backyards; whether that’s by trail, water, or road. Now, we hope to share our adventures and the insights gained along our journey with you.
Be warned that sticking to the “status quo” is not really our thing, and this philosophy has certainly spilled into our travel lives. Our pursuits lead us to obscure destinations, curious wonders, and hidden gems. So if you are looking for a fresh take on traveling or a novel adventure, you are sure to discover something of interest here!
Hidden Nova Scotia
125+ secret coves, wreck sites, abandoned armaments, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations
Building off the best-selling guidebook Hidden Newfoundland, Hidden Nova Scotia explores the historic province describing some of the province’s s most incredible places, how to find them, and how they came to be hidden or forgotten. If you are interested in secret waterfalls, peaceful coves, ghostly industrial sites, abandoned armaments, sinkholes, shipwrecks or just simply wishing to explore a little known place in Nova Scotia, then make sure you check out Hidden Nova Scotia: 125+ secret coves, wreck sites, abandoned armaments, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Our Collection of Hidden Wonders
A collection of our favorite lost stories, hidden gems, and natural wonders. Find out more about our some of the most interesting and exciting places we have visited.
Shipwrecks of Newfoundland
The maritime history of Newfoundland is marked by hardship, catastrophe, and loss, with shipwrecks off its coast providing a captivating opportunity for exploration, reflecting the province’s reliance on the sea and offering a fascinating journey into the past.
Argentia Naval Air Station and Fort McAndrew
Argentia is a former fishing community on Placentia Bay that became one of the largest and most strategically important United States naval bases outside the country during the Second World War and the Cold War.
History of Naval Air Station Argentia & Fort McAndrew
Argentia’s history reflects its transformation from a small outport into a major North Atlantic military hub, shaped by global conflict, forced resettlement, technological innovation, and lasting social and economic change.
The Trinity Train Loop
A relic of the Newfoundland Railway and an engineering marvel, the Trinity Loop was built to allow trains access to the Bonavista Peninsula. After its closure, the loop was transformed into an amusement park, which has since become one of Newfoundland’s most intriguing abandoned places.
Hidden Newfoundland
120+ ghost towns, natural wonders, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations
Hidden Newfoundland is a collection of Newfoundland’s most incredible places, how to find them, and how they came to be hidden or forgotten. If you are interested in resettled communities, abandoned buildings, lost ruins, aircraft crash sites, natural wonders, or just simply wishing to explore a new side of Newfoundland, then make sure you check out Hidden Newfoundland: 120+ ghost towns, natural wonders, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Newfoundland
Newfoundland, for centuries, was a proud nation that resisted the urge to join the rest of British North America in forming a country in the nineteenth century, largely because of its cultural and physical proximity to the United Kingdom. Even today, the strong will and traditions of the people here reflect a land more similar to Ireland or Britain than to Canada. The most obvious way to witness this is to simply speak to its friendly residents and observe the colloquialisms and diversity of accents that are spread across the island and its many coastal communities.
Terra Nova Sulphite Company Mill
The Terra Nova Sulphite Company began as a hopeful new industry to a small town, but after coming into financial troubles the mill was shutdown and abandoned.
Paddling the Corner Brook Harbour Front
A quiet, saltwater paddle in our home of Corner Brook.
The Last Wooden British Warship; HMS Calypso/Briton
Today, the rusted remnants of Britain’s last wooden warship protrudes above the water just 50 meters from shore in a small cove near Lewisporte, Newfoundland
The Trinity Train Loop
A relic of the Newfoundland Railway and an engineering marvel, the Trinity Loop was built to allow trains access to the Bonavista Peninsula. After its closure, the loop was transformed into an amusement park, which has since become one of Newfoundland’s most intriguing abandoned places.
The Story of the Ill-Fated S.S. Ilex
Resting on the rocky shores of Fermeuse Harbour lies the rusting hull of the ill-fated S.S. Ilex.