Newfoundland and Labradoris one of theAtlantic ProvincesofCanada. Itis an island that was a separate British colony until 1949 when it joined confederation with Canada. Labrador is an adjoining mainland coastal region which abutsQuebec.There are many extraordinary things about Newfoundland such asthe rugged natural beauty of the place, the extraordinary friendliness and humour of the local people, the traditional culture, and the unique dialect.