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If you're planning a trip to Newfoundland this summer, you'll enjoy your fill of unique Atlantic traditions: icebergs, seabird and whale-watching, garden parties and palate-pleasing delicacies from the sea. You also won't want to miss the longest running sporting event in North America — the Royal St. John's Regatta. Held each year on August 1, the regatta is the centrepiece of the St. John's summer season and Canada's only municipal holiday that depends on favourable weather. Racers compete in six-person mahogany rowing shells, which are replicas from the race's origin in 1826. Check the links below for more information on the Royal St. John's Regatta or the exciting travel opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca/providers/Regatta/Regatta.html
This is the official site of the Royal St. John's Regatta and it offers insight into this remarkable and ever-popular tradition. The regatta, which takes place the first Wednesday each August on Quidi Vidi Lake, is the oldest continuous sporting event on the continent. The highlight of the St. John's summer season, the race attracts up to 40,000 spectators and is a municipal holiday.

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Heraldry buffs might enjoy taking a look at the National of Library of Canada's heraldry site. There's lots of interesting history of heraldry in Canada and the official insignia of the St. John's rowing event shows that this is a serious piece of Canadiana.

www.wordplay.com/tourism/scenictours/avalon/stjafoot.html
This virutal walking tour of St John's is a great way to get to know the regatta neighbourhood. Hotlinks connect you to in-depth looka at some of the city's highlights such as Signal Hill, one of Canada's National Historic Sites. This kind of tour is a great teaser to whet your appetite for your a trip to the town itself!

www.heritage.nf.ca
Once you start exploring Newfoundland's unique culture, you are going to want to learn more. Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage is the best place to get in-depth information. There is tons of fascinating stuff on the geographical and historical circumstances that have shaped the Newfoundland & Labrador we see today. Broad subject categories — natural environment; aboriginal peoples; society; economy and culture; exploration and settlement; government; and the arts — break out into detailed subsections that explore the intricate connections of Atlantic Canada history. Interesting highlights of Newfoundland & Labrador's wonderful social customs include a description of the Royal St. John's Regatta.