Culture
Newfoundland and Labrador has a distinguishing culture that is closely linked with traditional importance of fisheries. Presently, the fish stock has been depleted, yet the influence of the fishing culture has remained in the province. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has strong communities and provincial identity that was built upon the foundation of when it was an independent dominion. Because Newfoundlanders are outgoing and friendly, they are individuals who are liked across Canada.
After conducting a 2008 Residential Survey to ten individuals living in Grand Falls-Windsor, they were able to describe the culture as follows:
“Grand Falls-Windsor is diversified! Very Artsy! With drama and music; which is great! The creativity, ingenuity, and innovation here is excellent and there are so many intelligent people here…”
- Human Resources Facilitator
“….the town has a very important culture that the towns people are very proud of” - Asset Management
Co-coordinator
“……..English, Irish, Scottish Descendants.”- Economic Development Coordinator
