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Economy

Although it is often described in different terms, the expedition that led to the discovery of Newfoundland was primarily an economic enterprise.
Telegraphy in Newfoundland and Labrador

The first telegraph system in Newfoundland was established as part and parcel of a scheme to land a trans-atlantic telegraph cable in Newfoundland.
Tourism after Confederation

Newfoundland and Labrador's tourism industry continued to grow after Confederation, but at a slow pace.
Tourism before Confederation

Newfoundland's tourism industry dates back to the 1890s, when advances in rail and ocean transportation made the colony more accessible than before.