Capitalizing on the increasing popularity of golf worldwide, Newfoundland and Labrador has increased its offerings for
this popular sport. Over the past ten years, the number of golf courses in the Province has doubled with nearly 20
available today. Golfing enthusiasts can tee off in virtually any region of the Province.

The Economic Review 1999

The Economic Review is published annually by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador under the authority of The Honourable Paul D. Dicks, Q. C., Minister of Finance. Comments and questions concerning The Economic Review should be directed to: Economics and Statistics Branch (Economic Research and Analysis) Department of Finance P.O. Box 8700 St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 4J6 Telephone: (709) 729-3255 Facsimile: (709) 729-6944 e-mail: infoera@mail.gov.nf.ca Copies of The Economic Review can be obtained by contacting: the Office of the Queen’s Printer by telephone (709) 729-3649, facsimile (709) 729-1900 or e-mail queensprinter@mail.gov.nf.ca. ISSN 1208-9982		Contents The Economic Environment Overview Construction Oil & Gas C-CORE Fisheries Tourism Cruising the Province Cultural Activities Manufacturing Innovation in Manufacturing Mining Information Technology Forestry Agrifoods