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jamiesno Says: Icebergs are very common in the Labrador Straits in the late spring and early summer. They come from the high Arctic and Greenland they drift south on the cold Labrador Current to melt in the warmer waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.They can reach as high as 90 to 150 m...
jamiesno Says: L'anse Amour certainly offers a lot of value!! On your way to the Point Amour Lighthouse or the Lighthouse Cove Bed and Breakfast you will see this monument in this picture. It is actually very significant and worth stoping to read the interpretation. Here is more...
Red Bay National Historic Site
jamiesno Says: Red Bay is a Canadian National Historic Site. Right and bowhead whales, once plentiful in the waters of coastal Labrador, attracted whalers from the Basque country (northern Spain and southern France) during the 16th century. A thriving industry based on the production of...
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When you are in Forteau the main place to eat out is the Seaview Restaurant. You will find the food is very good at this place.
In the building with the restaurant is also a small grocery store and a bakeapple processing facility where they produce jams and jellies from the local berries.
I put down there web site more more information on that part of the building.
But I highly recommend you try anything that says Bakeapples or Partridgeberries.
Favorite Dish: Snack.
Written Oct 30, 2004
Phone: 709 931 2840
Website: http://www.preserves.nf.ca
jamiesno Says: Here is an important tip, most people visit this area right now in the summer busy tourist season. If you happen to be in the area in the winter be warned that if you get stuck in this type of snow clearing dilemma you could be in serious trouble.This picture was taken by a...
jamiesno Says: In the summer one of the most popular ways to get to the Labrador Straits seems to be by boat leaving from St. Barbe, Newfoundland.It is a short crossing across the Straight of Belle Isle. It takes a little over an hour but on most days it is like a short tour, get yourself...
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This region is home to some very rare plants and a local development agency has started a great new project that you might want to check out at the Point Amour Lighthouse.
The Natural Heritage Centre is a project with the goal of promoting education of natural history through science and arts. It is also intended to help conserve the natural landscape of the Labrador Straits by combining science and art in the same facility. The centre will consist of three buildings at Point Amour, namely, a research laboratory, an arts and culture studio, and a living quarters. Students and residents will be involved in conducting research, such as studying the rare plants of the area. Training will also be a large component of the initiatives to be undertaken with the centre, in attempt to both preserve and promote the natural heritage of the Labrador Straits.
Written Oct 30, 2004
gbh Says: This trail begins at the Point Amour Lighthouse and takes you to the wreck site of the H.M.S. Raleigh.The raleigh was a British warship that ran aground in 1922. The trail follows the shoreline and is an excellent place to watch whales.Duration: 15 min. one wayDegree of...
gbh Says: Overfall Brook Trail Travels along the shoreline of Forteau Bay . A lowland route proceeds along the beach and under the cliffs to the base of the Overfall Brook Falls. The uppper route climbs the hill to the high ground providing an excellent lookout over the Forteau Bay...
jamiesno Says: As you can see from this picture from the top of the Point Amour Lighthouse there is a walking trail that continue along the shoreline back toward the community of L'anse Amour. There is interpretation along this trail and it is also the sight of two famous ship wrecks the...
jamiesno Says: Here is another picture of Forteau Bay and you can see that at the mouth of the day there is the Forteau River running from a variety of ponds (First, Middle and Inside) ponds.You can access the river right from the main highway between Forteau and English Point.This is a...
jamiesno Says: I am obviously not very good at bird watching all I got where some tracks in this picture.You will notice lots of beach birds though along the Labrador Straits.
jamiesno Says: Probably the best and most well known river in the Labrador Straits is the Pinware River.It is a very popular salmon fishing destination. There are a couple salmon lodges in the area as well as accomodations options. I have only seen the inside of the Lucky Strike Lodge and...
jamiesno Says: Between Forteau and English point you will find a place called First Pond. This is a nice location to do some swimming. There is a sandy beach.You can also do some canoeing, kayaking or just relaxing if you are in an RV or something.Some local people will have boats there...
jamiesno Says: Recently in the community of Red Bay they building a walking trail that takes you to the top of a hill as you can see in this picture.There are steps all the way to the top.From the top you will get some great pictures of the surrounding area. You will want a little bit of...
jamiesno Says: Enroute to Capstan Island as you travel down over the "Battery" hill you will see plenty of boats at a place called L'anse Diable.Just FYI, no body lives there anymore, it is a private business now that specializes in the winter storage and restoration of marine vessels.
jamiesno Says: Here is another great beach in the Labrador Straits. If you are staying at the Northern Light Inn you might want to walk down here and just relax.It is a great beach and you can take some nice hikes along the rocky shoreline and view the steep cliffs and ocean.If you get a...
jamiesno Says: When you enter the first community in the Labrador Straits; L'anse au Clair you will see this converted church. It is now a visitor center and it is staffed during the tourism season. You can stop in here and ask any new questions you might have and get yourself oriented.
jamiesno Says: The Labrador Straits area has several great beaches that you can make your own when visiting the area.In this picture you can see the beach at L'anse Amour. It is a great place to relax and call your own. There is a picnic table and stuff there as well for your convenience....
jamiesno Says: After you drive through the community of L'anse au Loup enroute to Capstan Island you are going to come upon a large hill called the Battery. It is way up there and a winding road that you should take caution on. In the winter time especially this area can be tricky.As you...
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L'anse-au-clair / Forteau Bay / L'anse Amour
First town as you come in to Labrador from airport in Blanc-Sablon, Quebec. You will find a visitor center where you'll find info on all there is to see in belle isle straits region. Make sure to see...
Forteau Bay is on the Straits of Labrador
Forteau Bay is a paradise with beautiful golden beaches. There are few places more beautiful. However, it is foggy and windswept and can be quite cold, even on sunny days.
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