Who was the first to come Newfoundland?

The first people to arrive in Newfoundland were the Paleo-Eskimos, who crossed over from Ellesmere Island in northern Canada around 2500 BC. They were followed by the Dorset people, who arrived around 1000 BC. The Dorset were skilled hunters and fishermen who lived in small, nomadic communities. They were also known for their carvings, which have been found at archaeological sites across Newfoundland and Labrador.

In the 10th century AD, the Norse arrived in Newfoundland. The Norse were Vikings from Greenland who were exploring the North Atlantic. They established a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, which is the only known Norse settlement in North America. The Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows was abandoned around 1050 AD, and there is no evidence that the Norse ever returned to Newfoundland.

The first European to arrive in Newfoundland was John Cabot, who landed on the island in 1497. Cabot was an Italian explorer who was working for the English King Henry VII. He claimed Newfoundland for England, and it became the first English colony in North America.