Scouting and Guiding in Newfoundland and Labrador

Scouting and Guiding in Newfoundland and Labrador has a long history, from the 1900s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

Northeast Avalon Region Zone 3 (Central) In 1918 Newfoundland's first Guide Company was formed, although the province itself did not become part of Canada until 1949.

Canada has several associations which trace their roots to the Baden-Powell Scouts in the United Kingdom.

American Scouting at Ernest Harmon Air Force Base Troop 6 under the guidance of Ed Zeidler and Sgt.

Henry Erben (the survival trainer for the first seven astronauts) was the furthest east BSA troop in North America.