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Labrador Heritage Afternoon

Spend your afternoon exploring the history of the fur trade and enjoying the quiet views of North West River.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Labrador Heritage Museum

    Start at the Labrador Heritage Museum. Arrive when it is open in the afternoon to explore the restored 1923 Hudson's Bay trading post, fur trade artefacts, and the Grenfell Mission exhibits. The museum is located on the main road, just across the bridge.

  2. 13:45

    Riverside Restaurant

    Walk eight minutes to the Riverside Restaurant for lunch. It is the only restaurant in town that is not in a hotel, serving typical Labrador cuisine. The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and Saturdays.

  3. 14:30

    Sunday Hill Park

    Take a 27-minute walk from the restaurant area to Sunday Hill Park. Climb to the Sunday Hill Lookout, the highest point in town, for a great view of the Labrador scenery without having to venture off the beaten track.

Local tip

The museum is open daily from June to September. In winter, it is open by appointment only. The Riverside Restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Check before you go

  • Museum hours: Jun–Sep daily. Winter by appointment.
  • Riverside Restaurant hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North West River (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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