DAY 1 in NEWFOUNDLAND - My First Impressions

In last week's episode, I flew to Newfoundland to begin a 10-week cross-Canada journey, and I got screeched in to get things started. But today, on day 2 of the journey, I spend my first 24 hours in St. John's and see what Newfoundland is REALLY like. Now, the only thing I missed out on is speaking to more locals, but guess what? That's all coming up in the next 3 episodes! So stay tuned for that and make sure to subscribe to be the first to watch.
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[@TheFauve4ever]

I went to Newfoundland this summer and I fell in love with the province, the people, the local music and the food. The scenery is spectacular. It is the most beautiful place on earth and I traveled a lot.

[@LvBMusik]

I’m from Ontario, and I have lived my entire life there. I had always wanted to do my masters degree, so, in 2013, when I finally decided to apply for it, I decided on Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) because the masters program I wanted to do is well-known at MUN, one of my friends studied at MUN (in a different program than mine, but she kept raving about how great the school is), and because I had never been to Newfoundland, so I thought, why not apply to MUN. It was a “why not” moment when I decided on MUN. It was the absolutely best decision I ever made regarding my academic life and in my life in general. I got to live in St. John’s for 2 years, and I experienced so many incredible things such as getting screeched in at Christian’s, seeing Great Big Sea perform on George Street, going to Cape Spear and Signal Hill many times, seeing all of the beautifully coloured houses, getting the best cod I had ever had at the Duke of Duckworth (this is a restaurant in a alley way, which is common in St. John’s), seeing puffins and whales on a boat tour, seeing the capelin rolling at Middle Cove, seeing what I would consider the most beautiful thing on earth, icebergs, and so many more things. If you have never been to Newfoundland, it is a must see. The people are incredibly nice, and it is just an amazing province. Fogo Island is wonderful, Gander is great, Bay Bulls is awesome, and all in all, St. John’s just felt like home.

[@vickistapleton5799]

What a great tribute to my hometown of st.john's! It's really nice to see people enjoy it as much as I do. Proud newfie right here!

[@wandaleeg1499]

Same! I’m from st.johns two!

[@GillDawe]

You definitely captured a perfect song at the pub that night! Ron Hynes' Sonny's Dream is a Newfoundland staple! Hoping you got to have a feed of Jiggs Dinner before you left the island!!

[@Sprouht]

Wow thanks for giving me the song’s name Gill! It has been added to my playlist. Sadly no Jiggs Dinner was received 😔

[@GillDawe]

@@Sprouht Oh no!!! Next time!

[@matthewthorpe9641]

@@Sprouht meh. It’s just boiled everything. Stick with the seafood

[@SlippyNFLD]

@@Sprouht can you message me please

[@Jamalsleftintestinw]

@@Sprouht you should do a hunting episode sometime

[@Anthomnia]

Bagel Cafe is one of the best places to eat here. Give The Celtic Hearth a shot too if you ever come back they're 24/7, I usually find myself there at like 2-3am lol

[@TheMurph3us]

Damn, you live in Newfoundland man?

[@Seyorone]

I used to work there, I love there food but they deep fry there bacon which makes it pretty greasy

[@Seyorone]

Funny actually I used to work at both places! I love the wings at Celtic!

[@volantmoon8018]

Yes it’s so good there

[@williamharris8367]

I agree with both recommendations, though Iliked the Bagel Cafe more. Service at the Celtic Hearth was not great.

[@neurospicypisces]

Love that you loved it here 🤗 I moved from Toronto to St. John's in 2013 and it was exactly what my tired bones needed. It's a different pace here.

[@pumpkin4755]

I moved from Toronto to Newfoundland to and there is alot of differences if u ask me

[@simplylothprincess7165]

@@pumpkin4755 may I ask the good differences? I think I wanna transfer too from Toronto to NL😊

[@volkerroeseler2765]

"Watching a sunset and having a beer with a great firend" - best statement in the whole video. There is nothing that contains more truth than this sentence. Great vid again, enjoy the time Will, it is unique. Keep it up! 😀

[@Sprouht]

You got that right! Thanks so much Volker. I’m soaking up every second of it💪🏻

[@kevinryall9774]

Your showcase Newfoundland exactly as it's lived here!! Well done Will :)

[@Sprouht]

Thanks so much Kevin! Glad I could impress ;)

[@ang_131]

It’s funny to see a travel vlogger visit the place you grew up. Glad to see you were havin’ a time.

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Angelique!

[@mommabear7981]

This made me so homesick. Enjoy your time there! It’s such a beautiful province and so much to explore. I can’t wait for the day I can move back to The Rock! Vacationing is never enough these days. I miss home so much, even after 22 years. ❤️

[@Sprouht]

Time to come back and gather around your baby Cubs!

[@jennifermercer3481]

Me too

[@patfrnndo]

Are there a lot of jobs there?

[@brandonmercer5536]

Great video, glad to see NL getting recognized. Definitely recommend doing the hiking trails we have out by Corner Brook like man in the mountain or going further and seeing bottle cove

[@williamharris8367]

My first visit to Newfoundland was in Spring 2019. The food was amazing, the people were friendly, and the scenery was just amazing. I had an awesome experience, and I really want to return.

[@allie.purple]

This is so nice!😀 I felt all warm and fuzzy throughout the whole video💜! I haven't really traveled a whole lot so it is nice to see what other ppl think about our little island🥰!

[@nathan3707]

So cool seeing you explore all these amazing places. I got to travel around Canada and had an amazing time, It’s great watching you do the same. Amazing video!

[@Sprouht]

Thanks so much Nathan!

[@TheScotttP]

Great video. Thanks for capturing our beautiful province the way you did. Glad you guys enjoyed yourself!

[@jasmineedwards7441]

I am so proud to be from here, and to live here. It’s so nice watching other people come from away and enjoy the things I get to enjoy everyday but sometimes forget to appreciate 💗

[@emilyhicks1769]

I live about 5 min away from that beach, my house has a lovely view of the bay facing the sunsets from our patio. Whenever I travel to bigger cities it makes me aware of how remote we really are, but I love it here and traveling makes me appreciate it even more ❤

[@KristaShea]

*I just got back from my first trip to St. John’s, Newfoundland. I made a KZbin video about our vacation and our trip was amazing! We went to signal Hill, Cape Spear, saw whales from the beach 😮 got Screeched In, saw a concert. I see you were at O’Reilly’s pub we were there, too. 🍻🎤🎸 thanks for the great video!*

[@ClaireDuhLune]

Even as a newfie im definitely missing out on a lot of experiences here haha Glad to have you here for your journey!

[@coded3604]

Love to see the rock get some love. Glad you enjoyed the trip my man!

[@enmabrenton6658]

love that you started in my home town... and toutons are definitely one of my favorites.. definitely recommend making them again.. my family makes homemade bread and uses the leftover dough to make them and all you gotta do is fry them , I also recommend trying them with butter and brown sugar as a more sweeter flavour..

[@WilliamFollett]

Proud to wake up here everyday and call it my home! Everyone is welcome to come visit and stay a while.

[@patriciakeats1621]

I was too, but made the mistake of leaving and can’t get back…21 years of sorrow. Hurts every day.

[@amaliagomez7615]

please william go out from new founland the huracan fiona its going be there pretty soon

[@briargnomes]

Thank you for doing St Johns justice and making this

[@AA_8184_1]

You definitely hit all the highlights for sure! Amazing work with the videos!

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Anthony!

[@andreportolesi6867]

I was just here a couple weeks ago. Newfoundland/ St. John’s is such an incredible place!

[@sharonallison9922]

I MOVED HERE FOR THE COZY WINTERS & THE OCEAN VIEW....😇🙏💖🌈🌬🌊🐳

[@tehroller]

The large mountain bluff behind you is topsail bluff up there is my favourite spot in the world, so glad you guys made it out to topsail beach though its an awesome spot!

[@birdgang7305]

Spoken by a true Newfie! It is nice that we get these visitors but they would never imagine the true nature of Newfoundlanders and the Giormous hearts we wear on our sleeves and our willingness to go above and beyond for anyone at all... City folk ..well they are just a different breed, its every man for himself lol None the less it is nice to see outsiders showing an interest always!!!!

[@709mash]

Best place in Metro for a good old fashioned bon fire!

[@jessicas2379]

That is one of my dreams is to go to Cape Spear! Can't wait to go to Newfoundland!

[@Sprouht]

It’s unreal!!

[@lynnbushell9312]

Cape Spear is just the tip of the iceberg (so to speak). When you explore this province, and it's bigger than you think, it really will blow you away. My dad was from Random Island, and I moved back here 19 years ago. I will never tire of the beauty of this place. So, make that dream come true, you won't be disappointed. Just be sure to book at least twice the time you think you'll need. You'll know why when you get here.

[@jessicas2379]

@@lynnbushell9312 Noted thank you very much

[@ZylkaLeftridge]

This makes me miss home! St John's is my favorite place on earth!

[@faithsaraa]

i love this, thank you for enjoying staying at my province it’s amazing here ❤️

[@jennifermercer3481]

I was born in St.John's, thank you for showcasing my home

[@amanda58329]

Newfoundland is a beautiful place I'm happy it's my home province where I was born. I live in Corner Brook

[@janbarriault4494]

sounds like you are fitting in just fine!! you'll leave but you'll be back....

[@janicehoward5492]

I was born and raised in Newfoundland, best place ever!!!! You could not get lost because all neighbour's knew you and where you lived. I did not live in St. John's but along the Atlantic Ocean!!! Enjoy your travels!!

[@jonathanrorke1842]

You never really know how great it is to live here until u see someone visit here you forget how great we have it here

[@Seyorone]

Thanks for giving light to our province!

[@danieltesorero2190]

I am definitely following your trip to NFNL! I am excited to see what you do there!!! (Can you do a video talking about budgets or like what to do in a budget? )

[@wandaarnt234]

Respect for Newfoundland Cheers from Pennsylvania 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Asking-cn6wb]

Winter is another story!

[@Mytravel_videos]

amazing video! I've explored numerous locations in Newfoundland, and I absolutely adore this province.

[@carmenjoydoucette8488]

I'm so glad this popped up on my KZbin feed (and that it's a recent video, too!). I enjoyed watching it immensely. I moved to the St. John's area when I was a teen, so this brought back memories of when I experienced NL culture for the first time. It was a lot of fun watching your experiences. You have a new subscriber. Wonderful storytelling.

[@fergusbridon2589]

Hey where u guys where at topsail beach just behind u there’s this big mountain at the top of that there is a really nice viewing place where u could probably get the best sunset experience In St. John’s. Sick video too keep it up.

[@sharonallison9922]

THIS PLACE IS HEAVENLY......I AM FINALLY HERE......🙏🙏🙏😇💖🌈🌊🌬🤗

[@CamoCoveSNIPER]

Glad you bhys are enjoying the island. Have fun!

[@Sprouht]

Ayyyy thanks bhy

[@heatherlangille9959]

I love my home, but watching others enjoy it makes me love it even more! :) Great job! I hope you enjoyed your time here!

[@justinparsons4392]

Hope you enjoyed it here man alot of beautiful places here to see

[@K_Dunks]

That's where I learned to skip rocks, topsail beach. Beautiful place, and my home town.

[@carsandtruckscanada489]

I love when people visit my hometown:D Thankyou

[@LoveCanvasStories]

Loves it! Lol Thank you for showcasing our beautiful province so nicely ❤️

[@andrewkast4087]

Great video! Great sights! Thank you!

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

Topsail beach is a 5 minute drive from my home and I’ve been blessed my entire life to have grown up and lived in such a beautiful place. Those mountains that you can see in this video overlooking topsail beach is called topsail bluff, the view from there on a summers evening is something else.

[@punkypiesyt4871]

I’m a Newfoundlander born and proud and I’ll be one till I die

[@anniereid6694]

I’m glad you loved your time here in my hometown :)

[@ChooCruisesSOLO]

Hey guys! I really enjoyed this video. You guys are a hoot but I also learned a lot about St Johns. Will be watching your other videos. Thanks!

[@MOI-qq8zc]

The best people in the world!!

[@lilboofer1396]

Glad you had a time in our neck of the woods

[@joshjnolan]

I'm proud you can say Newfoundland PROPERLY! It's not hard!

[@jaimefewer6297]

Finally someone who can pronounce Newfoundland 🙌....great job at capturing our culture.

[@jaimefewer6297]

Subscribed

[@marcelreid9766]

Proud Newfoundlander here! Looking forward to seeing the rest of this series

[@DiscoveringNewfoundland]

You have now seen the best of Canada and it was only the beginning of your trip!

[@mattmadolah]

Drawn here as a Newfie who travels himself; Love seeing tourists enjoy my hometown

[@WhoopsStreamingChannel]

Hey my home ! CBS ! love you dude

[@interventional]

i love living here lived here for 17 years my whole life very peaceful

[@sherinsayrany2699]

this i SO COOL i had never even heard of this place and now i feel like i must go visit. pls keep this cross canada content coming!!!

[@birdgang7305]

Where are you from that you never heard of Newfoundland?

[@Sprouht]

@@birdgang7305 she comes from away ;)

[@SteveBryanFL]

Being on the beach and being the first person to see the sunrise in North America is special. Love the colorful houses of St. John's.

[@Sprouht]

That it is Steve!

[@jameswalker68]

Wow! I have always had a bit of a fascination with Newfoundland for some reason - this video Will was just beautiful. I actually started to tear up a little when you guys were on the beach - that simple pleasure, just delightful. Thanks for having us along. Can't wait to see more of the trip. Tell Mike I'm still waiting for him to do the man bun with his Rapunzel hair - he can't use the excuse that it's not long enough anymore!! ;-) Warmest wishes from James in Melbourne, Australia.

[@Countrybananas]

Newfoundlanders fought alongside ANZAC forces in Gallipoli at Suvla Bay

[@jameswalker68]

@@Countrybananas I bet they were all great together, too.

[@Countrybananas]

@@jameswalker68 "Better than the Best"

[@ElBlancoFinance]

Congrats man, this is some heartwarming stuff ❤️

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Alex! Appreciate you man

[@keithpeterson5127]

Best video of NL yet. The west coast of the island ,however, is the most beautiful.

[@kimberlymyers-schuh7891]

I live in St. John's for about 6 months in total throughout the year! No better place to be b'y! It certainly is best kind!

[@TINAROLREG88]

Wonderful place indeed thanks for sharing

[@84stevencorbett]

Enjoy your journey across my home province.

[@mahiraskirata]

I found your video bc the Ontario summer heat has me WISHING for a literally cooler place to do summer holidays! Need to get out of the heat & I think NL will be a good place to visit!

[@dylanosmond613]

Nfld is so much more though, maybe half was discussed in the video, so much more. Great video all the same. Very well done by!

[@birdgang7305]

Exactly!!! Only us Newfies really know

[@Sprouht]

Well there’s so much more to come, Dylan! Stay tuned, maybe I’ll have discussed all of it by the end 💪🏻

[@CapeFearFamilyLaw]

And the lemons (life brings you lemons) from the last video! I know...so I know!😁😆

[@nameisjeff3155]

At fort Amherst you have to ignore the fence and go down to the ruins of the old British fort in the harbour!

[@jlugoholt]

It seems I found the perfect channel to know a little bit more about the Great Canada ! Yay!!! I love St. John's vibe !!! Thank you and greetings from Colombia ;)

[@mariamgenovea1232]

Is it ok to travel or visit Newfoundland nowadays? Glad to see your video and the collaboration with Mike Downie Live👍👍❤️❤️ thanks

[@sandybarnes887]

Yes, it is ok. In most cases you'll have to fill out a travel form and be vaccinated

[@mariamgenovea1232]

Sandy Barnes thank you very much, yessss👍👍❤️❤️

[@aurorasheep]

That liquor store and sobeys he visited at 6:15 is literally just down the road from where I used to live when I was living in St. John's, it was great too since that sobeys is 24 hrs and I would sometimes get off work at 12-1am, so I'd go there right after getting off work :P

[@alexandraandrews1998]

The day I decided to move back to NL, I saw this video on KZbin! I forgot to go back and watch it, so here I am now!! Beautiful video so far, thanks for sharing 😊

[@B0KZY]

Newfoundland Summers are amazing. The Winters are horrible though. But still beautiful around Christmas Time.

[@JezaLoki]

Great video! I just wish it was longer. I’m an Aussie who’s never been east of Saskatoon in Canada but would love to visit Newfoundland. Something about those remote areas, the people, the food and drink is really enticing.

[@coolpat71]

gotta go to Pety Harbour and get the fish and chips, damm best kind!!!! and it's home to Allan Doyle!!!

[@dariioorobles5825]

Veo tus videos para aprender y mejorar mi comprensión del inglés y aparta aprendo mucho con lo que nos compartes.

[@badanelson965]

I will be coming to NL to school wow thanks

[@Breadman18279]

I literally was born in St. Johns and I live in St. Johns. I have been down by the old train many times.

[@rebeccamurphy7106]

I live in aSt. Johns!! Deffinitley proud to call it my hometown 💙💙🥇🥇

[@andremoore810]

My dude, i'm so glad you got to experience Newfoundland, and you've captured the essence of the island perfectly. You even pronounced everything perfectly! Don't forget to come back to visit!

[@Sprouht]

Thanks so much Andre!

[@brandon4746]

My home port de grave!!

[@traverewarren1039]

My beautiful home province glad you got to go

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Travere!

[@terransharpe1145]

Nice to see you having a beer at Topsail Beach, I'm from that area and have had many fires and beer there. Glade you enjoyed it, but too bad no one there helped you pronounce Topsail lol

[@TheMadMaple]

Glad to hear you're enjoying our province! Hope you make it up to Labrador on your trip.

[@Sprouht]

I sadly didn’t but next time! You have a great first name, by the way💪🏻

[@rrahulg]

That’s so very beautiful vlog of the beautiful place #Newfoundland Amazing YOU! Looking forward to your next video.

[@emilywhittle1420]

Yo! At 1:50! That’s my Dads place! I can’t believe you went to Fort Amherst not many people go there. Who’s going to tell them they could’ve gotten the Iceberg beer at the corner store lol. And you guys went to Topsail (Top-cell is how we pronounce it) but you should’ve gone to the Beach Bluff which is that HUGE cliff in the background. You don’t have to hike all the way up there there’s a little path off a residential street. But I have to say, the beach is the BEST sunset spot in the province. In my opinion.I was raised just up the road so I’m not biased or anything 😉

[@punkypiesyt4871]

Yes Newfoundland did you go to Glovertown?! Or st Lawrence And yes I live in Newfoundland

[@jj6138]

Awesome!! Chuckled at “Top Sail”. Fellow Newfoundlanders will get that reference.😉 lol. Refreshing to hear the province name pronounced correctly tho. Not often that happens amongst CFAs. (Another NL reference😉). Looking forward to the rest of the trek!👍

[@carmenjoydoucette8488]

I agree wholeheartedly. He said every other place name perfectly, so it caught me off guard when he said "TopSAil". (For the record, it's a word from Middle English, and is pronounced Top-sul, with emphasis on the first syllable)

[@Tourlou0409]

Nice! Now I wanna visit!

[@munch709NL]

Glad you are enjoying it. I'm enjoying seeing my home through your eyes.

[@Sprouht]

I’m glad I could bring that to you, Mike!

[@philmills7882]

Topsail Beach is right on my doorstep. Moved to Newfoundland from the UK eight years ago and love it here. If you have time, you should go to Topsail Bluff on the hill behind you for an even more amazing view of the sunset.

[@Natasha-zx6fv]

Hope your going to the west coast Newfoundland that’s my home. We are happy to have you as a Newfoundlander in honour 🥰

[@Sprouht]

I am heading all across the province :D

[@Natasha-zx6fv]

@@Sprouht amazing, looking forward to your videos 🥰

[@ashleyneary8264]

You’ll learn quick enough west coast best coast! Might be biased tho! Much love from Corner Brook ❤️ Gros Morne is the most beautiful place in the world!!!

[@jaydenskiffington5048]

Gotta love Newfoundland

[@billmurray8954]

My Dad was from Fox Harbour, NFLD. Came to the States in the early 1930's.