That wire rack with the cod on it is called a "flake" in Newfoundland. My grandfather's house had one behind it, and I remember inspecting the drying cod with great fascination when I was but a sprout. I'll guess that tips the scale in favor of Newfoundland, though I suspect Scandinavians probably dry cod as well.
Edited to add: Forgot my longtime rule about not posting a reply without reading the whole thread. Doh...
Looking forward to reading your blog, Elsie. I lived in NL when I was in my teens, but haven't been back since '83 (shame on me). Still have lots of family there, and in fact my parents just got back from a visit.