Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador

Explore the hidden stories, strange origins, and fascinating histories of Newfoundland and Labrador's place names, from Dildo to Dover and Nain to Nipper's Harbour.  On your journey you might learn how to cure gout in the stomach, raise a glass at The King of Clubs, and rub elbows with charcoal burners, heartbreakers, and the wife of Mad King George.  You might even find the best spot to have a baby while paddling a canoe.

By Dale Jarvis