According to the Dictionary of Newfoundland English, a pond is a “natural body of still water of any size.” So that explains how a landlocked freshwater fjord that’s 10 miles long, 540 feet deep and surrounded by towering cliffs came to be called Western Brook Pond.
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With 37 national parks spread across every province, forged by diverse landscapes including lakes, boreal forests and Pacific beaches, Canada is the ideal wilderness playground for adventurous souls.