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Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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North West River (sometimes spelled Northwest River) is a small town of 560 (in 2021) settled by Europeans in 1743 as a fur trading post in Labrador, about 40 km northeast of Happy Valley-Goose Bay (HVGB). The town sits on the western foreshore of Lake Melville, which is connected to the open ocean via Hamilton Inlet.
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Contains the restored 1923 Hudson's Bay trading post with various artefacts relating to the fur trade, exploration, the Grenfell Mission and local Labrador history. Labrador Heritage Craft Shop (+1 709 497-8282) and tea room.
A comprehensive view into the history and culture of Labrador. Aboriginal history; discover the founding peoples of Labrador – Innu, Inuit, Metis and settlers. Art gallery, temporary exhibit space and a small theatre. The permanent exhibition "The Past is Where We Come From" presents works of art and artefacts from each culture in Inuktitut, Innu-aimun and English. Onsite parking available.
Not an important park by any means, but it contains the Trapper's Monument, as well as some nice southerly foreshore views of the lake.
This park contains Sunday Hill Lookout, the highest point in town, which gives you a great view of Labrador scenery without having to venture off the beaten track. The park also has a few other walking trails, too.
Labrador's biggest summer music festival. Local performers playing traditional Labrador music, crafts, food and games.
The only restaurant in town that is not in a hotel, with typical Labrador cuisine.
This branch of Hotel North (a regional chain) is the only one to be called "Motel North", but it still contains basic amenities and wireless internet. 1- and 2-room bedroom suites available. 10 rooms in total.
A small basic B&B with complimentary breakfast, as you'd expect.
The town's only supermarket, with basic amenities available.
North West River is approximately 40 km northeast of Goose Bay on Route 520 across the river from Sheshatshiu, an Innu community.
Read in the guideEither on foot or by car. The town is small enough to be navigable on foot, but it may be easier and more convenient to take your car out to the town's two main POIs.
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