One fact very few people,knew about during WW2 was that Canada had the 3 rd largest Navy during the war , We hear about the American , British , German , Japanese navies from war movies but never about the Canadian Navy, Canadas navy main role was convoy escorting from North America to the UK , with many many anti submarine warships destroyer escorts ,

@compassnorth

10 ай бұрын

Also, Newfoundland was attacked by German U Boats in 1942 when a German U Boat came into Conception Bay and destroyed 4 ore carriers at Bell Island. 60 ore carrier crew members were killed.

@Michael-wg1mt

10 ай бұрын

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed my mom's home town of Twillingate and where I played as a kid. Sorry you were not able to see any iceberg, and it was one of the best years for them in a few. I guess a reason to go back.

On December 12, 1985, an aircraft carrying 248 Screaming Eagles from the 101st Airborne Division crashed in Gander after takeoff. As a young Captain, I will never forget the kindness from the people of Gander and Canada 🇨🇦..😢

@HRHDMKYT

Ай бұрын

I sure hope everyone survived!!😮 (That was my 21st birthday🎂!😊)

@MuchAloha808

27 күн бұрын

@@HRHDMKYT @todayissomeday All 248 soldiers and 8 crew were killed instantly. Memorial with 248 American flags is just off the highway beside the airport near the lake. It's moving.I've been there and paid respect.....

I’m from Newfoundland and have lots of family and friends living in Gander, you guys are doing a great job covering parts of our island, so glad you got to learn another side of 911. Thank you for all your interesting photos.

I’m not a Newfoundlander (it’s on my bucket list) but always welcome serious American visitors up north to enhance their understanding and appreciation of us.

As fulltimers and Canadian snowbirds, NL(new fun land), was our best trip ever. Our adult kids still talk about the 5 weeks we spent there. We have seen spectacular landscape all across North America, but the friendly people on the Rock make it second to none for a travel destination! Really enjoyed this series and being reminded of all the great areas as seen through your eyes. Thanks for putting it together!

Loving your blogs! I’m a Canadian who was living in NYC during 911. I had students who ended up landing in Gander but I never asked them about their experience. Then in 2019 I was taken to the show in Toronto and was blown away, since then I watch it at least once a year on Apple TV

This is one gorgeous video, such an stunning editing and filming technique. Everything here is done masterfully guys 👏👏

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice to see that there are still mostly untouched places to visit with spectacular views like this. Great camera work, thanks!

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

It's so great to see some KZread content on some of the majestic areas in Canada! Keep exploring Canada.... there's a LOT to see yet!!! Thanks for a great video

Loved this video. I’m a Newfoundlander and love watching visitors experience our lifestyle and welcoming arms. I saw ‘Come From Away’ for the second time just last week. Such a wonderful show. So many emotions. Many tears and laughs for sure. As for your pronunciation of Newfoundland, here’s a good frame of reference for you, “under-stand New-fun-land”. The stand and land are spoken the same way. I am a subscriber and had hoped to run into along the way but it wasn’t meant to be. Safe travels!

Welcome to the Rock I’m a 🇨🇦 Veteran served 15 years in an Infantry Regiment and retired former Law Enforcement Officer I’ve been to the Rock a couple of times and I agree that’s an awesome hike Phil and Stacy Thank you for your service You’re going to love NS

I am kind of surprised that no one, and there has been a number of KZreadrs in Newfoundland recently haven't explored the music scene, which is one of the major things that Newfoundland and Nova Scotia is know for across Canada. Groups like Great Big Sea, and Figgy Duff, and artists like Ashley MacIsaac and Sarah McLachlan as well as adopted son Stan Rogers are just the tips of the iceberg that is East Coast Music. Being people of the sea, you would probably appreciate Stan Rogers' songs like "Barrett's Privateers", and "The Mary Ellen Carter". Sea Shanty's have recently hit popular culture with The Wellerman, but most folk music fans in Canada have been singing them for generations. I have friends who have travelled to Newfoundland just to go and visit the pubs to listen to the music played there. Nova Scotia is like Newfoundland musically, and is well worth your effort to look up the traditional music scene in either area.

@PrincessJamiG

10 ай бұрын

How fun!! I love this tidbit. ❤

@HRHDMKYT

Ай бұрын

Great advice!!

I loved your Newfoundland experience! I am sad we didn’t get to see you through to the final Ferry. I could have watched sooo much more of this!

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This time last year we were in the same place. We planned a 10 day stay in NL, and we stayed 5 weeks. 😊

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

So cool!

Glad you loved Newfoundland, I'm from Nova Scotia and my brother meet a girl over there 15 years ago and never came back lol, he only calls once in a while.

@patriciacooke886

10 ай бұрын

LOL, my mother in law grew up in NFL, married a man from NS. Marriage ended she moved to NY

We watched a documentary about Gander many years ago. I don’t remember if it was 20/20 or Dateline or another show, but it was fascinating and SO heartwarming! ❤❤❤That’s cool you got to go there!

Come from Away is now on my playlist on AppleTV, thanks! I’ll be visiting Newfoundland in a truck camper so I can be a bit more nimble. I’m solo, so a large truck camper works well for me. Thanks for adding to my growing bucket list!

Thank you for talking about Gander and the 911 connection. Also September 11 is my birthday. I am watching this video on September 10.

Can’t wait for the playlist. Heading that way spring 2024.

Great video, ya'll beautiful scenery. I can only imagine how much better it is in person. It's been a terrific trip up to this point and can't wait to see the rest. God bless ya'll and stay safe on your travels.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

On 9/11 us here in Canada opened our homes to anyone and everyone from all over the world, plus was happy to do it.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

We really appreciate the kindness on that day and every day!

although Newfoundland has a number of campgrounds they encourage boondocking throughout the province.. There is also a documentary called "Come from Away" which is very good too..

Come from Away is one of my all time favorite shows! So well done! So neat that you got to visit Gander.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

It's so good!

Really Glad you did go to Gander with your patriotic military back ground it’s great you can share part of the Story of Canadas role during 9 -11

So much fun to see your videos. I lived and worked in Newfoundland for ten years. I lived in Gander and St. John’s. I miss the place. I’m a native Ontario gal and have been back home for a long time now. I used to visit St. John’s every year until my best friend moved close to my home here in Ontario. Best people in the world in Newfoundland. I made the best of friends and still have them.

We loved Nova Scotia. Didn’t make it to Newfoundland though as we were there in October and it was time to head south. Next trip we will leave earlier to explore more. Have fun there.

Oh my gosh, I remember this. I had totally forgotten. It was so wonderful of Gander to help us.

Thanks. You made our county proud. with your comments

I knew this history because my aunt was a flight attendant on a united airlines flight that landed there. it was 2 days after the attacks that we finally knew she alive and wasn't on any of those 4 planes that were hijacked. it still chokes me up.

Surprised you didn't know about Gander. Besides Canada Iceland and Greenland also stepped up and did the same.

Thanks so much for bringing attention to gander story and thanks for visiting my country and the rock

We were here last year around 9-11. Fascinating story. Have been looking to see play ever since

Hi, If you liked Twillingate the drive about 15 mins to the North East to a little town called Pikes Arm and go to the Pikes Arm Lookout which is a bit of a climb but worth it. My wife's uncle built the stairs, deck and washrooms for the lookout. He just recently passed away but the original family home and his home that he built with his own hands is still there. Hope you get there and enjoy the views. Also the AUK Winery in Twillingate has a great tour and excellent wine.

Thank You very much for the video of the "Gut Bridge" (4:24) it got demolished this year. It's weird but I really miss it every time I drive by now. Its nice to have a place to come and see it again. Cheers from Stephenville Crossing. Hope you guys come back sometime.

@todayissomeday

8 күн бұрын

They took it down?? Aww. I kinda liked that old thing. I thought it was beautiful in its own way. We really hope to return. There is so much we didnt have time to explore! Thanks for hanging with us!

Thank you for the views of the Rock, land of my grandparents. The scenery had me a little emotional.

In Pennsylvania you can start in amish towns: Bird-in-Hand, end up in Intercourse over to Blue Ball and and finish in Paradise.

Looks like such a beautiful place!

Great Video !! We have been to NS and it was a great trip but not enough time for Newfoundland so it's on our list. I love the Gander story as I read the book years ago and enjoyed seeing Gander in your video !!

Scenery is stunning!!

What an amazing video. Thanks so much! Safe travels. Love our mech we received today.

What a beautiful place! Those views are spectacular! Thanks again for sharing your journey with us!

I hate musicals but thoroughly enjoyed the Come From Away story on Apple TV Plus. Thanks for mentioning it. Come from away is an amazing tale about the friendliness of Newfoundlanders during 9/11 everyone should watch it to restore their faith in humanity.

@todayissomeday

4 ай бұрын

I am so glad you liked it! It is such a wonderful story.

I hope to return to Newfoundland next year. I am looking forward to your guide, so I don’t miss anything. Thanks for your awesome videos.

I used to visit Gander when I served in the Royal Air Force at Brize Norton. I was cabin crew on VC10s . We occasionally stayed a few days waiting for an aircraft. We then would hire a car to go see the rest of the island. Once we drove up to Twillingate and the Gander Loop. Another time we drove to St John's for the day.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

What a great way to see the "rock".

@laguna3fase4

10 ай бұрын

Before I enlisted into the RAF I worked on a Scout summer camp in New York state. After the camp we went on a 10 day tour of the eastern seaboard which included DC, Portsmouth Va. and Philedelphia. The family I stayed with in DC were ex USN in fact the man was still a reserve officer. He told me he served on the Airborne Early Warning EC121 Constellation out of Argentia in Newfoundland.

It's great that you young people have so much energy and put the effort in to share your experiences. Thanks.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It is an amazing play. Wonderful people.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

Dang Phil, your knees and back are holding up well on this walk about! Nice you both can still be so mobile!

Thank you for choosing Newfoundland.

thanks for taking us along!

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Awesome video as always, but that hike and view was spectacular. Can’t wait for your guide.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

Newfoundland tour has been wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I love the history that ya'll find in the different places that you go. Thank you and stay safe

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

First off Thanks for showing me parts of my country I havent been able to get to. I live in central British Columbia,I was stunned to hear that you never heard about how we stepped up on 911 to help our neighbours. Guess your news outlets need to have more international content. Hope you really enjoy your travels here!

@patriciacooke886

10 ай бұрын

Yes you are right, a lot of us have family who live in Canada.

@Elizabeth-rq1vi

10 ай бұрын

I’m surprised but not really surprised that they hadn’t heard about Gander & 9/11.

Just a beautiful hike thanks for taking us along

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thinking of going there next year so definitely looking forward to your guide! 😊

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

You should!

Newfoundland the only province I have not yet travelled too!! On the bucket list of course. I do enjoy watching Americans discover Canada. Yes we are a great country whether you know it or not is irrelevant to us. We just quietly go on living. Except we do get loud during Olympic hockey games!!😮. I hope you continue to enjoy your travel time with us! Learning more about our special places and people.

Great overview of NFL. I have seen the live play about Gander and loved it also. Wasn’t aware of what the town did either. Was so amazed at the generosity of the locals. Great people there. Thanks for sharing your adventures

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Twillingate my home town. How I miss it. I grew up running those cliffs sides now I’m living in Ontario ugh 😑

Nova scotia is where i live and have lived here for 75 of my 83 years.

Love your content! keep it up! I lived in Gander when i was a kid....and loved it....

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Hey hi, we lived inGander for 6 yrs. We are not Newfies lol but my husband is ex military so why we lived there, and yea 9 11 was a big thing for us even though many US don’t realize. Enjoy Twillingate all round the circle..check out that song.. called All-around the circle..thanks for the beautiful video, makes me remember places we went, as we were in Gander in 90 to 96. Ha wake up to it in summer yes but they have long very cold winters! Oh hey we are in NS!

The production quality of all your videos is tops 💯 🍻

@todayissomeday

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Love your music selections. Had to download Winding Road and Grand Adventure which you often use.

I spent 3 weeks travelling around Newfoundland with my parents, the summer of ‘90, after a medical conference my Dad attended in St. John’s. We spent a two or three days in Twillingate visiting the family of my Dad’s office receptionist, who was home visiting. I remember walking along the “busy” main street of Twillingate with her son who is my age. Talked about home, NFLD, giggled about the “hokey” music, (if we had only known Canada was 5 years away from going bonkers with the music from Great Big Sea 🤣), and 16 year old kid topics. I got to see Fogo, and Moreton’s Harbour with binoculars at the lighthouse, nearby. (I still ☺️ when I think of that.) By the time my parents and I left Twillingate, to continue around NFLD, if my parents had told me were moving there, and we would not be going home, I’d have been perfectly happy. (😳) Just send for our cat. :) I’ve adored your videos from Newfoundland, I really must get back there.

Thanks for highlighting one of Canada's most beautiful places. I (as a Canadian) still have to get there. There are a "number" of "oddly named" places in Newfoundland. - lol - Cheers!

😅 all right I enjoyed the walk with you

Oh my yes how did you not here about Come From Away..hehehe I grew up 45mins east of Gander. I am so happy you made it down to Twillingate, my home away from home.:D I spent many many summer holidays in Dildo Park and yes the name is just a name for Newfoundlanders.

Thank you, we are going in September

❤🎉😮 love it that's all i can say

I can highly recommend St Anthony. We tendered in from our cruise ship and hiked there. Definitely make sure you hike Dare Devil Trail - 476 steps - but some of the most spectacular views! We saw icebergs, but while we were in Greenland. Come From Away, is an amazing show; saw it on Broadway.

Hi guys I live in Gander and was here during 911 , it was an interesting time. My daughter bought a vacation home in Twillingate and for nearly 20 years I was responsible for cellular and Telecommunications for the area from Gander to Twillingate and other areas lol. Too bad you didn't see the bergs , I'll post a video of ice bergs we took while fishing below

If a play kept Phil entertained for 2 hours it must have been one heck (I was going to use another word but it's that family channel thing) of a play. So I guess I could have used that word above because that Provincial park is a doozy. You guys are kind of following "One AdVANture at at time" through Newfoundland. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

Another great video. I love watching everywhere you go. How long in total were you guys in NFL?

Say it...say it!!! just say Newfoundland after. Did you go near Come By Chance! LOL. Great videos. Glad you enjoyed Canada and especially the East Coast!

Several years ago I was on a flight from Europe heading back home to the US when a passenger on our plane became very I’ll. We landed in Gander to get the person to the Emergency Room. The doctor that was on our plane actually got off with that person. Thought it was great that Gander also took in that flight in.

Calgary had planes land here during 9/11 and the first people to sleep in our brand new homeless shelter were people stranded because of 9/11. I have now worked in that shelter for 8.5years.

Thanks for taking us along. Ya that was funny 👀

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

I flew in to Gander on the way to RAF Waddington!

Cool place! Our Submarine crew landed there once on a non-stop from Rota!

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

It is a cool place!!

I just discovered your channel and have thoroughly enjoyed your videos on seeing our country. If you ever get the chance you should check out Banff, Alberta and surrounding areas.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

It is on our list!

The potato was at the football game with glasses on and was a spec-tator. Your videos are the bestest

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

LOL...good one!

Great video. Don't often see American KZreadrs venture across the border let alone go all the way to Newfoundland. Mostly if anybody comes up here it's Toronto or Niagara Falls or Montreal. I would bet most Americans think that's all that's here....LOL. ...Did you know in 1942 German U Boat came into Conception Bay and blew up 4 Iron Ore Carriers on the shore of Bell Island ( I was born on Bell Island but family left when I was 3 yrs old) Not many know this. 65 Iron Ore Crew members were killed. So yeah....WW2 got alot closer than we think.....Anyway, have been subscriber for a long time and still wait patiently for your video's. Great job guys.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

We thought Newfoundland was spectacular! We hope we enticed many other US rvers to come and visit. Did not know about the German U boat. Man that was close! Thanks for your support of our channel!

@Elizabeth-rq1vi

10 ай бұрын

Well, going to Alaska is popular among KZreadrs lately & so they showcase Alberta and BC.

Pretty amazing. 🤩 Definitely adding this destination to my bucket list. (Maybe I’ll rent an RV…)

@todayissomeday

Ай бұрын

You won't be disappointed! We can't wait to go back.

Dang, we need to get back to Newfoundland. We were there last in 2019(?), also in July, and saw one iceberg out at sea on our way up to St. Anthony (gorgeous). This time we'll need to add Twillingate and a few other communities that we weren't able to get too. (Did you get to L'Anse au Meadows and the Viking settlement, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site?) BTW, every time I hear you pronounce NEW-foundland, I mentally shout newfound-LAND in my head. lol

Great video. How cold was the water? I am suprised they didn't have ice berg watching/wale watching boat tours.

@todayissomeday

9 ай бұрын

It wasn't too after the first wave hit. We did a whale watching tour in Saint Johns and it was awesome.

so you came across to port aux basque and were in gander that means you drove right through my town on the trans Canada highway I'm about an hour west of gander. i only live in NL because I watch the documenteries on what happened in gander on 9/11 like Operation Yellow Ribbonwhich is where the musical comes from

@todayissomeday

19 күн бұрын

We can't wait to come back for a longer visit!

My father is from Twillingate, also during WW 2,the US Coast Guard had a base Twillingate

Heading out to Newfoundland in my LTV Wonder starting mid-October, can't wait to see your complete guide! Did you get the name of that RV campsite featured in this video?

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

We looked on RV Trip Wizard. We think it is called Peyton's Woods RV park by Twillingate, NL

@CincyKid

10 ай бұрын

@@todayissomeday adding to my RV Trip Wizard itinerary!

Hey there ! Love your utubes. Figured since your such a football fanatic u would no best way to watch football as an Rver. We have Starlink as well but just not sure which option is best like Hulu or one of the sports channels? Of course want to be able to watch most games. Thks for help 😊 Elizabeth & Michael 👍

@todayissomeday

9 ай бұрын

We made the switch from Dish to KZread TV and added the NFL Sunday Ticket to our plan. Watching my Broncos as I type. :)

But you missed Fogo!

❤🇨🇦❤

For the one place that you showed that you didn't want to say out loud, I hear that it's also the main ingredient in "Pickle bread".

We were in Twilingate last year, we didn’t see icebergs either.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Just bad timing I guess.

Glad Phil had his knee surgery before that hike.

Am I going to be the first one to say it? You came all this way and did not visit L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site? It is an excavated archaeological site of a Norse settlement, dated to about 1014 to 1021. It's the first time Europeans reached North America, without dispute. It is a World Heritage Site.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

You aren't the first. Lots of folks have asked us about this after our Gros Morne video. Unfortunately, we ran out of time. We had 3 really bad weather days and couldnt get up there. We were very sad about it. There is actually a lot of places we missed. We will be back!

@rajones007

10 ай бұрын

@@todayissomeday Oh, I'm sorry. And here I thought I watched the entire series! My history shows I did. My mistake. And here I was thinking I was Mr. Smart Guy. EDIT. OH, it's the comments. Right. Yeah. I don't read all of those. I Gotcha!

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

I dont blame you! I wouldnt read them all either! :)

Hi, just wondering if you made it to the old Naval Facility at Argentia.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

We did not.

I hope you go to oak island?

What is the best time weather wise to visit Newfoundland? We did Nova Scotia the last part of June and it was good.

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

June and July recommended for the temps and the best shot to see whales and icebergs.

On this day of September 11th in 2001 the World Trade Centre twin towers in New York were attacked by terrorists who hijacked 2 civilian passenger aircraft and crashed them into the towers. All on board lost their lives along with many who were in the twin towers and the south western district of Manhattan in New York City. It was such a horrific act it shocked and saddened the world. No one knew what would happen next. US airspace, FAA ordered all civilian aircraft to land at the nearest airport ASAP. Canada followed suit. Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada received 38 aircraft totaling 6595 passengers and crew dubbed Operation Yellow Ribbon. The people of Gander opened up their hearts and their homes to those “plane people” and “come from away”. People poured out and put in with food, extra blankets and pillows cots and beds for the designated shelters. Some even took them into their homes and fed and entertained them. All in all 75 planes took refuge in the entire Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, fortunately many of the towns were former strategic US Military bases during the Cold War and were equipped with adequate active airports. Amidst the chaos and the trying times came a calm from the storm and a shelter provided for those stranded passengers whom many had a language barrier. The common language here was that they experienced the sincerest kindness and hospitality for those few days that Newfoundland and Labrador in renowned for: “You be safe here buoys, dan’t cha worry” For those passengers who experienced the “Newfie” welcome, it is forever in their hearts and minds. So glad you are in Gander Newfoundland/ Labrador, Stacey and Phil. It’s only fittin for both of you US Navy veterans to be there on this day. I’m so glad you are experiencing the “Newfie” welcome. There is no place like it on earth. Hope you come back to the “Rock” soon.🇨🇦🙏🏼🥰

The people of Gander took the “airplane people” into their homes during the crisis. When I took a company of Marines to Iraq, we had a refueling layover in Gander, Newfoundland.

do you mean the population in 2001 or 2011 ?