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What to do and see in Labrador, Labrador: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador including Point Amour Lighthouse, Red Bay National Historic Site, Slippers 'N Things, Gateway Labrador, Northern Lights Building.
1. Point Amour Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
My husband and I have been visiting Newfoundland and Labrador every July for the past 24 years and this is one of my favorite stops. You approach on a gravel road winding very close to the ocean past the archaic burial site of a boy and past a small community of all Davis families. There is also the remains of shipwrecks . The Davis family rescued some of the sailors and as a reward the king of England granted the family rights to that land in perpetuity. The lighthouse stands tall overlooking the ocean and one look at the coast will tell you why it is here. You can go inside and climb the steps to the top or just take in the scenery from the ground. In early summer you could be lucky and see icebergs and whales here. There is also a small gift shop and restrooms in a separate building, There is also an ample parking lot. Enjoy!
2. Red Bay National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By JeanneJ739
Modern small two floor museum has artifacts and well laid out information about the Basque whalers who spent summers here in the 1590s. It depicts their lives on ship, hunting whales and rendering the fat into oil. They brought pieces of wood ready to fit together into barrels to ship the oil back to Europe in the fall. Much of the information comes from study of one wrecked ship found in the bay in 1978. After that excavations on the island found rendering sites, burial sites and other evidence of their lives. Staff are available to answer questions but there is mo guided tour. A 10 minute boat ride takes you to Saddle Island in the bay where sites are marked and when we were there on a chilly rainy day a parks ranger was out in the trail to answer questions. Flowers were blooming and gulls were in their nesting grounds. It is not an accessible adventure as you need to climb down into the boat and out again. The trail is mostly gravel and boardwalk with wooden steps up and down. We spent about an hour in tge museum and another hour walking around the island. There are restrooms and a gift shop in the museum, but no facilities in the island.
3. Slippers 'N Things
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
4. Gateway Labrador
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
The Gateway is home to the Labrador West Visitor information centre; it also plays host to the Edmund Montague Exhibit Hall and The Labrador Rose Boutique, full of adorable Labrador themed gifts. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you on your journey through Labrador. The Gateway welcomes you with open arms!
5. Northern Lights Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 104marleneg
best store ever!! from bullets to lingerie lol. great customer service. if they dont have it you don't need it. my favorite store
