Condé Nast TravelerSep 22, 2026In Paul Theroux's Latest Travelogue, Finding Another Side of Canada in NewfoundlandIn an excerpt from his new book True North, author Paul Theroux traces his roots through Canada—and finds that “Newfies are special people.”5 things in this storyAla’suinuPlacecar ferry sailed daily between North Sydney and Port-aux-BasquesMarine AtlanticPlaceferry terminal in North SydneyTim HortonsCafésipped coffee among other yawning idlersElsewhereHotel Port aux BasquesHotelPort-aux-Basques, CanadaCathy Lomond told me about the town's ruinous lookMooseRestaurantPort-aux-Basques, Canadaslow-cooked meat in gravy, tasted like tender beefRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
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