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be the San Juan, which sank here with a Expedition 51°: Central
full cargo of oil in 1565. On Saddle Island, a Start: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
two-minute boat ride away, are graves of Length: About 42 km Labrador
130 men who perished here, and the red
roof tiles that covered their dwellings.
In Mary’s Harbour, catch the ferry to
Battle Harbour National Historic Site – a
picturesque fishing port established in
the 1750s, and the best-preserved fishing Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the main
village in the province. It’s a trip into the service town for central and northern Road Trips
past that is truly restorative, and begs a Labrador, and the main departure point
two-night stay to be truly appreciated. If for bush flights inland. There are dozens
it’s a clear evening, look for the incredible of remote lodges where anglers and
northern lights, visible in Labrador about hunters can pursue their quarry, and most
240 nights a year. can only be reached by air (for more
Next, consider a side trip to Port Hope information on angling and hunting, call
Simpson and Cartwright. In Port Hope 800-563-6353 or visit
Simpson, relax in the town or arrange to AnglingNewfoundlandLabrador.com or
fish on Shinney’s River with local guides HuntingNewfoundlandLabrador.com).
for feisty sea-run brook trout or the king The town’s development has been
of the game fish, Atlantic salmon. closely tied to the military. During WWII,
Upon arrival in Cartwright, meet the it was an important stop for fighters and
locals, explore the community, and check bombers on the transatlantic delivery
out Flagstaff Hill. Cartwright is on the route to England. Take a drive and you’ll For more road trip information, visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com/road-trips
doorstep of the recently established see vintage aircraft parked around the
Akami-Uapishkuᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy town. For a deeper dive, drop by the
Mountains National Park Reserve, the Labrador Military Museum, profiling the
largest national park in eastern Canada. story of 5 Wing Goose Bay through a
While there are currently no visitor offers variety of photos, documents, and
in the park yet, Parks Canada has opened artifacts dating back to 1941.
an office in Cartwright. Drop by, meet the Visit the office of Them Days
team, and plan your potential future Magazine, a publication that has been
adventures. preserving and documenting Labrador’s
The longest leg of this expedition is history since 1975. There are several craft
between Cartwright and Happy shops in town where you can purchase
Valley-Goose Bay. Allow a half-day for the hand-knitted clothing or Indigenous arts
drive along this partly gravel road. and crafts – some are made with
Labradorite, a semi-precious stone
found only in Labrador.
Tours in the area will also lead you
deeper into Labrador’s rugged terrain,
where you’ll be able to engage with
Indigenous cultures, go hiking, or take a
boat tour on Lake Melville. In the winter
months, try some guided ice fishing,
snowmobiling, and dog-sledding.

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