Forteau

Forteau is a Labrador border town near Blanc-Sablon, Québec. Their combined population is about 1,500 people and the majority of them Anglophone.

Halal Travel Guide covers a large rural area; the entire southern Labrador coast along the Strait of Belle Isle from Red Bay through Forteau to Blanc-Sablon, and continuing to the end of the road at Vieux-Fort, Québec.

Forteau Halal Travel Guide

Forteau and the string of oceanside villages along the Strait of Belle Isle have a long history of nomadic fisheries, including presence of various European fleets (such as Portugal), but the first permanent fishing villages were established from Newfoundland in the 1800s. The region serves as a point of entry to Labrador from Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula directly across the strait; Blanc Sablon's economic ties therefore are closely intertwined not with Québec but with Newfoundland and Labrador.

As Forteau is a border community, its time zones are a bit confusing. The island of Newfoundland is GMT-3.5, with one hour of daylight savings time in summer. Board a ferry and Blanc Sablon (as part of a sparsely-populated fragment of Quebec east of Anticosti) is on Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4) year-round. As soon as the road leads back into Forteau, clocks return to Newfoundland Time through Red Bay to Port Hope Simpson. Further north into Labrador, Atlantic Time (AST/ADT) makes a reappearance, so Cartwright (Labrador) | Cartwright is in Halifax (Nova Scotia) | Halifax's time zone.

Travel to Forteau

Blanc Sablon and Forteau are accessible by Trans-Labrador Highway. There is no road from Vieux-Fort westward into Québec. There is a ferry from Blanc Sablon to the island of Newfoundland.

• Air Labrador HTTPS://WWWW.Wirlabrador.com - Blanc Sablon +1-800-563-3042 Coastal service which runs westward through multiple small villages with no road (a gap from Vieux-Fort to Kegasha) to an accessible point on the primary street to Sept-Îles.

• Labrador Marine tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules/j_pollo ☎ +1 709 535-0810, +1 709 877-2222 (St. Barbe) or +1 418-461-2889 (Blanc Sablon) +1-866-535-2567 (NL only) From St. Barbe: car+driver $35, RV+driver $35-78, motorcycle+driver $18, passenger $12. From Corner Brook: car+driver $130, RV+driver $130-271, motorcycle+driver $112, passenger $43. Discounts for seniors, students, children Ferry to Blanc Sablon from St. Barbe in the summer (at least 1¾ hrs), or Corner Brook in the winter (12 hrs). Crossing time depends on sea conditions.

• Relais Nordik relaisnordik.com - 17 Lebrun Ave, Rimouski ☎ +1 418-723-8787 +1-800-463-0680 +1 418-722-9307 - M/V Bella Desgagnés leaves Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec each Wednesday morning on a four-day round-trip to Anticosti and various otherwise-inaccessible communities (La Romaine, Harrington Harbour, Tête-à-la-Baleine, La Tabatière, Baie-des-Moutons and Saint-Augustin), eventually arriving in Blanc Sablon.

How to get around in Forteau

• The Trans-Labrador Highway (Route 510) follows the coast eastward from Forteau, turning north to Happy Valley-Goose Bay then west to Labrador City.
• A stub of Route 138 leads west from Blanc Sablon 65 kilometers to Vieux-Fort, Quebec (about 2 hrs driving), and abruptly ends; Route 138 resumes 450km away at Kegashka.

What to see in Forteau

Forteau, Labrador - Forteau

• Labrador Straits Museum labradorstraitsmuseum.ca l'Anse-au-Loup - Established 1978 by Southern Labrador Women's Institute, exhibits and artefacts describe the local way of life over the last 150 years. A small souvenir shop carries local crafts.

• Middle Bay Interpretation Centre - Route 138, Middle Bay ☎ +1 418-461-3597 - Local marine history, Innu, Inuit, Basque, French and English cultural legacy.

• Point Amour Lighthouse explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com/lighthouses/point-amour-lighthouse.htm L'Anse-Amour Road off Route 510 ☎ +1 709 927-5825 +1 709 927-5833- An 1857 stone lighthouse (automated 1996) stands over 30 m (100 ft) tall and the tallest in the province.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Forteau

• Aqua Labadie Scallop Farm 45, Rue Mgr Scheffer, Blanc-Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-2434 - Tour boats, sightseeing, oceanside eatery, fresh scallops (le pétoncle).

• Overfall Brook Trail labradorcoastaldrive.com/home/221 Forteau - One mile (1.5km) trail along the shoreline of Forteau Bay with a cliff face, a view of Point Amour Lighthouse in the distance and a waterfall (Overfall Brook Falls) which drops over the rocky cliff into the ocean. Exit Route 510 at intersection across from Town Centre, drive to Labrador Pioneer Footpath trail head vehicle park overlooking Forteau Bay.

• Tour Labrador tourlabrador.ca 31 Main St, Forteau ☎ +1 709 931-2840 - Operates Lighthouse Gifts (at Point Amour Lighthouse) and various sea or hiking tours; an opportunity to dine at the lighthouse is offered a few times a year. The same owners run Food Chopper and Sea View Cottages, so the tours may be packaged with lodging in Forteau.

Events

• Bakeapple Folk Festival destinationlabrador.com/guide/bakeapple_folk_festival.htm Labrador Straits Arena, L'Anse au Loup ☎ +1 709 931-2042 +1 709 931-2037 Opening Hours: second weekend in August A celebration of local legacy with folk singing, dancing, music, games, crafts, food, local specialties and entertainment. The bakeapple, or cloudberry, is popular in jellies, syrups and pies, which can be sampled in local stores and restaurants.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Forteau

• Labrador Preserves Company Food Chopper (Forteau) ☎ +1 709 931-2743 +1 709 931-2842 - Bakeapple, partridgeberry and blueberry syrup and preserves.

• Poisonnerie Blanc Sablon - 1183, blvd Camille-Marcoux, Lourdes de Blanc Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-3212 +1 418-461-2226 - Fish market, will ship in frozen cargo to Natashquan, Sept-Îles or Rimouski.

Halal Restaurants

• Dot's Bakery and Coffee Shop 32 Main Street (Highway 510), L'Anse au Loup 51.52327, -56.83638 (Southern Labrador Hwy) ☎ +1 709 927-5311 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 11PM Café, grocery and baker. Locals eat here for good, hot food on a rainy day.

• Food Chopper 33 Main Street, Forteau ☎ +1 709 931-2743 +1 709 931-2842 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 6PM, closed Sunday Grocer and bakery under common ownership with adjacent Seaview Restaurant.

• Gloria's Takeout Blanc-Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-2714 Opening Hours: 4:30pm-7:30pm, weekends Casse-croûte, seasonal.

• Partridge Garden Blanc-Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-2287 - Seasonal (summer only).

• Seaview Restaurant 31 Main Street, Forteau ☎ +1 709 931-2840 +1-800-931-2840 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 10PM daily, 9AM Monday - 8PM in winter Restaurant with fresh bakery bread, Outback Lounge pub, cottage rentals.

• Cafe 138 138, Rue Camille Marcoux, Lourdes-De-Blanc-Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-2727

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Forteau

Forteau - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Forteau, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Forteau. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Forteau and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Forteau. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Forteau. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Forteau: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Forteau.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Forteau: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Forteau, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Forteau.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Forteau, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Forteau, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Forteau and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Forteau, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Forteau, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Forteau without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Forteau is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Forteau.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Forteau is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hôtel Motel Blanc Sablon blancsablon.ca 1043 boul. Camille Marcoux, Lourdes de Blanc Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-3222 +1-866-461-9458 +1 418-461-2908

• Grenfell Hall Bed & Breakfast grenfellbandb.ca/home/ 3 Willow Avenue, Forteau ☎ +1 709 931-2916 +1-877-931-2916 $90/double, $160/two bdrm cottage | checkin=3PM / Check-out: 10AM Bed and breakfast in former Old Forteau Nursing Station. It was built by the International Grenfell Association in 1946, and replaced by a modern hospital in 1983. Each of the five guest rooms is named after different staff or nurses. Seasonal (May 1-Oct 1), continental breakfast, shared washroom, TV in living room.

• Northern Light Inn northernlightinn.com - L'Anse au Clair, Labrador ☎ +1 709 931-2332 +1-800-563-3188 +1 709 931-2708$120-150 Hotel open year-round, restaurant with breakfast buffet, traditional Labrador cuisine, Greco Pizzas and Chester Fried Chicken.

• Auberge Motel Quatre Saisons blancsablon.com - 2, Rue Beaudoin, Lourdes de Blanc Sablon ☎ +1 418-461-2024 +1-866-472-4766 +1 418-461-2007

Telecommunications in Forteau

Cellular telephone coverage is sporadic to non-extant in Forteau (the only base station is Bell across the strait on the Great Northern Peninsula), although groceries, fuel, lodging and Internet access are available in the village. Venture further into rural Labrador and services at many points are limited to non-existent.

Nearby

Pinware

The Pinware River Provincial Park is roughly midway from Forteau to Red Bay (30-35km from each). There is one hotel nearby:

• Oceanview Resort oceanviewresort.ca West St. Modeste ☎ +1 709 927-5288 +1-866-927-5288 +1 709 927-5894 Checkout: 11AM Ten-room hotel with four two-bedroom cottages, serviced caravan park for 5 RV's, laundry. Oceanview Restaurant serves traditional and local cuisine (seats 50). Patty's Lounge serves fruit cocktails and bar food. Conference rooms for 25 to 225 people, souvenir shop. Bills one night stay to credit card at time of initial reservation; two-day/three-night packages for fishing and whale watching start at $525/double occupancy.

There is no fuel at West St. Modeste, Red Bay or Lodge Bay. There is a snowmobile dealer with propane, petrol and diesel in l'Anse-au-Loup, and a small grocer. Additional services are available in Forteau and Port Hope Simpson.

Red Bay

RedBayNL_BasqueChalupa - A Basque chalupa recovered from the waters of the bay

A tiny (population 227) fishing village 65km (43 miles) east of Forteau on Route 510, formerly the base for 15 ships and 600 men as a seasonal Basque whaling outpost on the Strait of Belle Isle in the mid-1500s.

• Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/redbay Red Bay ☎ +1 709 920-2142 +1 709 920-2144 Opening Hours: mid-June to September, 9AM Monday - 5:30PM daily $7.80 Whalers from the Basque region (northern Spain and southern France) hunted right and bowhead whales for their oil during the mid to late 1500s, using the sheltered harbour of Red Bay as a seasonal base of operation for seventy years until whales became scarce. A group of 1560s shipwrecks were discovered in 1978 and an underwater archaeological site established. The site includes remains of rendering ovens, cooperages, wharves, whale bones, living quarters and a cemetery. Red Bay Basque Whaling Station is one of four UNESCO World Heritage sites in the province (the others are Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Mistaken Point, Gros Morne park and l'Great Northern Peninsula|Anse-aux-Meadows Viking settlement).

• Gull Island Charters truman-@ 18 East Harbour Drive, Red Bay ☎ +1 709 920-2058 - Water taxi service to Saddle Island for Red Bay National Historic Site ($3/passenger), sightseeing trips with icebergs, whales and wildlife.

• Whaler's Station redbaywhalers.ca 72-76 West Harbour Drive, Red Bay ☎ +1 709 920-2156 - Three-room inn on waterfront, with a guest house and a lone housekeeping cabin on the primary street. Whaler's Restaurant serves fish and chips, local cuisine and desserts with hand-picked wild berries (bakeapples, partridgeberries and blackberries) for up to sixty people, with boxed lunches available for take-out. A souvenir shop carries postcards, books about the local area, T-shirts, weatherproof jackets and clothing. Labrador crafts, knitting, slippers, jewellery and soapstone carvings.

Travel Next

• Trans-Labrador Highway to Port Hope Simpson
• Great Northern Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland

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