Labrador Coastal Drive offers a unique northern wilderness experience, along with some of North America's most fascinating history. Easily accessible, Labrador Coastal Drive provides a splendid summer or fall journey, full of Labrador's natural beauty and unique experiences. Labrador Coastal Drive can easily fill a 7-10 day schedule taking you from L'Anse au Clair to Cartwright.

Day 1 - 5

• Sail the Strait of Belle Isle on the MV Apollo to Blanc Sablon
• Look for icebergs, whales, seabirds, and seals
• Visit the Gateway to the Labrador Visitor's Centre and hike the Jersey Room Trail in L'Anse au Clair
• Explore communities, sites and attractions along the Jacques Cartier Trail
• Visit Isle de Perroquets, the puffin sanctuary in St. Paul's River
• Take in the Labrador Straits Museum, the L'Anse Amour Burial National Historic site, and the Provincial Historic Point Amour Lighthouse.
• Hike the Oceanview Trail in West St Modeste, Picnic at the Pinware River Provincial Park and journey to Red Bay to get introduced to the world's first industrial-scale whale fishery. See the 430 year old whaling chapula and take a short boat ride to Saddle Island for a walking tour of Red Bay's excavation sites.
• Drive to Mary's Harbour and hike the trail to White Water Falls. Once you have enjoyed some of the local hospitality, take the boat to Battle Harbour National Historic District for a step back in time and a fascinating view of Labrador's fishing history.
• Upon return from Battle Harbour, drive to St Lewis, mainland Canada's most easterly permanent community. While there visit the Loder's Point Premises for a view of a restored fishing stage and merchant store.

For additional tour details please visit the Labrador Coastal Drive Website

Day 6 - Day 10

• Visit the community of Port Hope Simpson and experience its dinner theatre Pits, Props and Prosperity for a humorous look at the community's history. Also visit the Moulder of Dreams Pottery Shop for some great souveniers with a great story.
• Continue your journey to nearby communities of Charlottetown, Pinsent's Arm, William's Harbour and Norman Bay with a half day cruise aboard the Challenge 1 passenger/freight boat. This cruise will take you through Shinney's Water Complex and Gilbert's Bay, home to the unique Golden Cod. Tours can be arranged of the region's shrimp processing plant in Charlottetown.
• Drive the remaining 187 km to Cartwright to complete the Labrador Coastal Drive. Upon arrival connect with the locals to explore the community to see Flagstaff Hill, the Wonderstrands and Muddy Bay. This community has a remarkable history and abundance of hospitality.
• If you choose you can continue your journey from Cartwright aboard the MV Sir Robert Bond for:
  • Goose Bay, allowing you to drive to Labrador West and the Quebec Highway (Route 389) or
  • Lewisporte, allowing you to meet route 340 of the Provincial Highway.

For additional tour details please visit the Labrador Coastal Drive Website