Rob over at RJProduct has launched a Logo Contest, in response to the somewhat ambivalent and uninspired logo designed for Newfoundland & Labrador by Target Marketing. Some entries are sardonic, some serious. Check it out!
As a side note, the rest of the campaign seems to be fairly well-accepted and the video is great!
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 
I like your idea; almost Japanese! Maybe tilt the trunk a little?