ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Newfoundland outport

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a Newfoundland Outport is.

Newfoundland is an island off the east coast of Canada. A long time ago, people used to live in small communities in these outports all around the island. These communities were often isolated, which means they were far away from other towns or cities.

In these outports, people would go fishing for codfish, which was a really important way of making a living. They would build their houses close to the shore, so they could go out fishing easily.

Life in a Newfoundland Outport was pretty different from life in a big city. There were no big stores to buy things, so people had to be self-sufficient. They would grow their own vegetables and fruits, and they would hunt and fish for their food.

Since these communities were so far away from other places, people would often rely on each other for help. They would work together to build houses, repair fishing boats, and even celebrate special occasions like weddings or holidays together.

Even though many of these outports aren't as populated today, they still hold a special place in Newfoundland's culture and history. They represent an important way of life and a unique way of living off the land and sea.