- Crash theories: Some believe that Amelia Earhart's flight ended in Newfoundland. While there is an abundance of evidence suggesting her plane went down in the Pacific Ocean, conspiracy theorists point out that the last radio messages received from her plane were not far off the coast of the province.
- Memorial plaque: A memorial plaque dedicated to Amelia Earhart was erected in Placentia Bay in 1996, commemorating the potential landing spot of her plane.
- Ongoing searches: Organizations such as The Earhart Project continue to conduct searches in the waters off Newfoundland and Labrador, hoping to find wreckage from her flight or confirm the theory that she landed there.
Connections to Canada:
- Birth of her mother: Amelia Earhart's mother, Amy Otis Earhart, was born in Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Canadian friends and supporters: Earhart had several close friends in Canada, including the renowned Canadian aviators and explorers Vilhjalmur Stefansson and his wife Evelyn Baird. They provided support and encouragement for her record-breaking flights.
- Interest in Canada's North: Earhart was fascinated by the remote regions of Canada's Arctic and made plans for an expedition to explore the area. Unfortunately, her disappearance prevented this from coming to fruition.