Red Bay National Historic Site
Museums & Historic Places; Visitor Information Centres
Once-plentiful right and bowhead whales attracted 16th century whalers from the Basque region of Spain and France to the Strait of Belle Isle. A thriving industry for the production of whale oil developed along the Labrador coast. Whale oil was used for a variety of purposes, including lighting and manufacturing.Years of archival and archaeological research has revealed that Red Bay is the most complete and best preserved example of these ports.
Location:
Red Bay, Labrador Coastal Drive region
Schedule:
June - October, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Fees:
Adults $7.00, Senior $5.50, Youth $4.25, Family $14.00
Contact:
Cindy Gibbons
Email:
Website:
Tel:
709-920-2051
Fax:
709-920-2144
