Maritime Vignettes

Maritime Vignettes

3 Seasons 53 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

Land and Sea is a locally produced Canadian documentary television show broadcast in Newfoundland and Labrador on CBNT-DT in St. John's, and on all CBC Television outlets throughout the province. It has been on the air since 1964; originally a black-and-white program, it began broadcasting in colour in the late '60s/early '70s. There is also a Maritime version of Land and Sea which is broadcast on the full CBC network on Sunday afternoons, and episodes from that version are often alternated with Newfoundland-based episodes.

Land and Sea is a locally produced Canadian documentary television show broadcast in Newfoundland and Labrador on CBNT-DT in St. John's, and on all CBC Television outlets throughout the province. It has been on the air since 1964; originally a black-and-white program, it began broadcasting in colour in the late '60s/early '70s. There is also a Maritime version of Land and Sea which is broadcast on the full CBC network on Sunday afternoons, and episodes from that version are often alternated with Newfoundland-based episodes.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Shades of the Past

Stan Deering was 10 years old when his family left Flatrocks. But his memories of his early childhood in that abandoned

EP 2

The Story of a Quarry

Back in the late '80's, John Hurley Sr hatched a plan. He figured he would revive an old abandoned slate quarry in the t

EP 3

Concordia: Tall Ship Down

In September of 2009, the tall ship SV Concordia sailed out of Lunenburg NS. Joining the crew on board were students at

EP 4

Fried Squirrels & Beaver Tales

Hazel Tubrett lived in Labrador for ten years. During that decade, she heard her former father-in-law tell many tales...

EP 5

Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. Twice daily a volume of water equal to the flow of all the r

EP 6

The Time of Tunes

"His accordion is 40 years old...he's over 90. Mr. Pete Barron. One of Placentia Bay's master players. Still cranking ou

EP 7

Magdalen Islands

The Magdalen Islands are isolated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. So how does the small population survive and make a livin

EP 8

Island of Peace

Examining how one man rebuilt the world of his childhood on the abandoned Samson's Island in Notre Dame Bay, Nfld.

EP 9

Farm Workers

Investigating the increase of Jamaican farm workers in Nova Scotia since local labor is hard to find.

EP 10

Land and Sea Remembered Part One

Part 1 - Former host Dave Quinton shares some of his memories of the series. He holds the record as Land and Sea's long

EP 11

Land and Sea Remembered Part Two

Part 2 - Former host Dave Quinton shares some of his memories of the series.

EP 12

Algae the Future of Fuel

Investigating the alternative fuel properties of algae.

EP 13

The Nobles

Taking a look at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's mounted unit.

EP 14

Moonshine

Moonshine - it has the reputation of being illicit and dangerous. Despite that, the people of Prince Edward Island have

EP 15

Mistaken Mystique

Mistaken Point is a remarkable place, some might even call it magical. It's a rocky headland at the tip of the Avalon P

EP 16

BioBlitz Biodiversity

BioBlitz: the search for biodiversity. How often do we even think about the creatures and plants that live among us? Tha

EP 17

Gone on the Track

Remembering the terrible CP Rail accident in 1980 that took the lives of 12 young Newfoundlanders.

EP 18

Alewives: A Border Dispute

Examining the alewives debate between Maine and New Brunswick and how it affects the smallmouth bass industry.

EP 19

The Mi'kmaq Way

Profiling Conne River elder John Nick Jeddore.

EP 20

PEI Oysters

Learning about the future of the oyster industry in P.E.I.

EP 21

True Blue

Looking at the rock called Labradorite.

EP 22

Coyotes

Not that long ago, coyotes were rarely seen in the Maritimes. Farmers might have considered them a nuisance, when they k

EP 23

Quahog Shuffle

When Barry found himself in Prince Edward Island looking for seasonal work, he started asking questions about the type o

EP 24

NS Folk Art

Nova Scotia folk art is often called primitive or naïve. It's certainly colourful, whimsical and popular. For art colle

EP 25

The Berry Belt

You'll meet a blueberry farmer, two aspiring cranberry farmers and a farmer who's growing a powerful berry you've likely

EP 26

NB Gas

There could be lots of natural gas in parts of New Brunswick, but it's difficult to retrieve. It lies deep underground i

EP 27

The Heart of Hagan's Hospitality

Looking at one of the most colorful bed and breakfast owners.

EP 28

Within Sight of Shore

Looking at the sinking of HMCS Esquimalt during the Second World War.

EP 1

Dulcie's in the Store

The story of the 70-odd year-old woman and the old-fashioned general store that's been part of her life for over half a

EP 2

Eco-Fishery

In just one lifetime we've witnessed the devastation of the world's fish stocks. It's a crisis and it's led to call for

EP 3

The Car Buffs of the Bay

In the Newfoundland outport of St. Mary's, the antique car bug has spread like a fever. You'll find a classic car or tru

EP 4

Moose River Disaster

75 years ago three men were entombed in a gold mine in Moose River. The rescue effort galvanized listeners across Canada

EP 5

Resettlers Remember - the Fair Island Story

We go back to the abandoned community of Fair Island for a reunion of those who once lived there, and still remember.

EP 6

Sharks

They are unpredictable, potentially dangerous, and often a real threat to many fisheries. But Sharks also are top of the

EP 7

The St. John's Farmers' Market

You'll meet some of the people behind the produce at the St.John's Farmer's Market ...the people who make it, bake it or

EP 8

Schooners

On this episode, we'll explore a world steeped in wood, wind and water, and discover why Nova Scotia Schooners are here

EP 9

The 21st Century Bayman

He's a typical Newfoundland bayman in many ways, and completely atypical in others. Local artist and craftsmen Terrence

EP 10

Cape Breton Fiddles

Cape Breton island is home to a powerful traditional music culture. And the fiddle is at its heart. We'll meet three mas

EP 1

The Mummer Man

We'll meet Allan Young, a man from Twillingate who's been working hard to keep a Newfoundland Christmas tradition alive.

EP 2

Young Farmers

In a time when our appetite for mass produced, imported foods seems to have no limits - we'll meet a small group of youn

EP 3

Escape from the Cape

An incredible story of survival from the north coast of Labrador. Three men who were left clinging to a ledge on a treac

EP 4

Sardines

They are a super food, packed with nutrients. But Sardines are also an economic power that built an entire town. This we

EP 5

Bill Kelly

He hosted Land and Sea in Nfld for eight seasons, in the flamboyant fashion that was uniquely his. He was hosting in 199

EP 6

Harness Racing

For over 150 years, Harness Racing has been a significant social and economic tradition on Prince Edward Island. Now wit

EP 7

Southern Shore Sri Lankans

From the Indian ocean, to the Atlantic. How the tiny Newfoundland outport of Cape Broyle became home to two Sri Lankan m

EP 8

Rum Runners

In the 1920's and 30's - many sailors in Nova Scotia did the unthinkable - they stopped fishing and became international

EP 9

Feel Free to Sit

Many visit Newfoundland's Twillingate island for its spectacular scenery, or a glimpse of an iceberg. Others come for Ot

EP 10

Pirates and Privateers

Pirates and Privateers and their role in the rough-and-tumble history of the Maritimes.

EP 11

Rabinowitz Organic Farm

Mike Rabinowitz and his wife were pioneer organic farmers in Newfoundland back in the '70's...now they're among the expe

EP 12

Last of their Kind

We meet some remarkable Maritimers using old ways to make the most of the modern world.

EP 13

What My Eyes Have Seen

The truly remarkable story of Labrador fisherman Rodney Barney...the commercial fisherman who's legally blind.

EP 14

Clara Oliver

The 86-year-old city girl who lives for Newfoundland's outdoors.

EP 15

The Titanic Legacy

The Titanic sank 100 years ago and that tragedy sparked an international movement to make it safer for all on the sea.

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