The large island, which is part of Canada's easternmost province, Newfoundland and Labrador, even has its own time zone -- a half-hour ahead of neighbors to the west.  Zubert, 63, made the trip to Newfoundland with her sister-in-law, Sylvia. They two took a 12-day bus tour from Deer Lake in the northwest, along the Northern Peninsula and then south along the east coast to St. John's.  The tour was operated by McCarthy's Party, a local company.  "Our tour escort was a retired school principal who was just a fountain of information about the history, the people and the culture of the province," Zubert said.  Zubert answered the following questions about her trip:  That is a tough one to answer since we visited so many wonderful places. I'll give two places: St. John's, the capital city, because it's so different from most North American cities, and Conche, a small fishing village on the Northern Peninsula, which has the most fabulous tapestry I've seen outside of Europe.  Don't miss the chance to hear the locals perform! At almost every stop, local fiddlers and singers performed their own music. At times, it was toe-tapping dances or sea shanties; at other times, sad ballads that brought a tear to the eye.  Share your travel experiences on iReport.com: Just back from  I was amazed by how rugged the landscape was and how close the sea was to every community. It's obvious that this harsh environment has helped to shape a tough and resilient people.  I will always remember the friendliness of the people. They were courteous yet funny, helpful but proud.  Three adjectives that capture this place  The amazing history -- from Vikings, to explorers, to current-day oil rigs off the coast.  Most delicious food, drink or place to eat  Maybe not most delicious, but most notable is the local rum, Screech. If you go to Newfoundland, you have to be Screeched in!  Most meals featured fish, and the featured fish there is cod. We had wonderful fish chowders and fish cakes. Atlantic salmon was also very good.  Check out Zubert's photos above for more on the places she visited. Have you been on a trip recently? Share your story at Just back from on iReport.com.
Remote and wild, the windswept island of Newfoundland off Canada's Atlantic Coast offers Viking history, stunning rocky landscapes and warm, welcoming locals.iReporter Margaret Zubert, from Sudbury