Rigolet (population 310) is a remote, coastal Labrador community established in 1735 by French-Canadian trader Louis Fornel. Take a look below for 13 fascinating and fun facts about Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. The town is the southernmost officially recognized Inuit community in the world. 2. Located on Hamilton Inlet, which is at the…
14 Amazing And Interesting Facts About Postville, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Postville is an Inuit town in the north of Labrador, Canada. Take a look below for 14 amazing and interesting facts about Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. It had a population of 177 as of 2016. 2. It is located about 40 km (25 mi) into the interior of Kaipokok Bay, 180 km (110…
30 Amazing And Fun Facts About Nain, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Nain or Naina is the northernmost permanent settlement in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, within the Nunatsiavut region, located about 370 kilometres (230 mi) by air from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Take a look below for 30 amazing and fun facts about Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. The town was established as a…
21 Awesome And Fascinating Facts About Makkovik, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Makkovik is a town in Labrador in eastern Canada. It had a population of 377 persons in 2016. Take a look below for 21 awesome and fascinating facts about Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. The main industry is fishing (snow crab) and there is a fishing cooperative. 2. Makkovik is inaccessible by road and…
28 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Hopedale, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Hopedale is a town located in the north of Labrador, the mainland portion of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Take a look below for 28 awesome and interesting facts about Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. Hopedale is the legislative capital of the Inuit Land Claims Area Nunatsiavut, and where the Nunatsiavut Assembly…
27 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Woody Point, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Woody Point is a town located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, on the western coast of Newfoundland. Take a look below for 27 fun and fascinating facts about Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. Situated on Bonne Bay, the Town of Woody Point encompasses three areas: Curzon Village, Woody Point and Winterhouse Brook….
22 Awesome And Fun Facts About Witless Bay, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Witless Bay is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Take a look below for 22 awesome and fun facts about Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. Located on the Irish Loop, 35 km south of the provincial capital, St. John’s, Witless Bay is a small, scenic,…
13 Amazing And Fun Facts About Winterton, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Winterton is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Take a look below for 13 amazing and fun facts about Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. It was originally named Sille Cove or Scilly Cove. 2. In 1912 the town was named Winterton for Sir James Spearman Winter, former Prime Minister of…
16 Fun And Interesting Facts About Whitbourne, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Whitbourne is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in Division 1. Take a look below for 16 fun and interesting facts about Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. Whitbourne, Newfoundland’s first inland town, is named after Sir Richard Whitbourne, one of the most colourful early settlers of the province of…
17 Interesting And Amazing Facts About Wabush, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, bordering Quebec, known for transportation and iron ore operations. Take a look below for 17 interesting and amazing facts about Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1. Wabush is the twin community of Labrador City. 2. At its peak population in the late 1970s, the…