Labrador City

Labrador City and Wabush are a pair of towns in Labrador West on the Québec border. Dedicated primarily to iron ore mining and their burgeoning population of 9,350 people makes them the largest metropolitan area in otherwise sparsely-populated Labrador, rivalled only by Happy Valley-Goose Bay (with 7,750 people). The bulk of this population is in Labrador City, with Wabush (established 1955) as a de facto suburb of 1,860.

Labrador City Halal Explorer

Open pit iron mine, Labrador - Open pit iron mine in Labrador

Established at the end of the 1950s as "Carol Lake", a mining community, Labrador City is the largest town and the primary overland point of entry into Labrador, a vast and largely-unpopulated territory. (It's also feasible to enter Labrador from a ferry crossing which runs from Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula to Blanc Sablon, near Forteau; the road at that point dead-ends at Vieux-Fort, Quebec, instead of continuing westward toward Sept-Îles.)

The town's fortunes have largely risen or fallen in lock-step with global demand for iron ore; reaching a peak in the 1970s, declining in the 1980s (an perioid when Schefferville, Quebec, at one point ceased all mining activity) and staging a comeback in the 21st century as demand from Chinese industry pushed the world price of iron ore to US$190/tonne at its peak in 2011. As of 2023-2018 and the ore sold for US$60-75/tonne and local jobs were once again in jeopardy.

An enclosed indoor mall houses Labrador's only Walmart; Labrador City is also home to Labrador's only McDonalds and one of Labrador's two hospitals (the other is in Goose Bay). The gravel road to Manic 5 and Baie-Comeau opened in 1986, with a road from Labrador City to Goose Bay in 1992. The Trans-Labrador Highway made overland travel from Labrador City to Forteau feasible by 2009. The last section of Route 500 eastward from Labrador City to Goose Bay was paved in mid-2015.

Labrador City, Goose Bay and Cartwright use Atlantic time and the same time zone as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Travel to Labrador City

By car

Labrador City is just across the Québec-Labrador border, 25km from Fermont, Quebec, on the Trans-Labrador Highway. From Baie-Comeau, take Quebec Route 389. Quebec 389 is a poor-quality gravel road from the Manic 5 hydroelectric dam to the provincial boundary at Fermont (Caniapiscau), with only one intermediate point (Relais Gabriel) to stop for fuel or lodging. The road improves on becoming Route 500 in Labrador, continuing as asphalt to Goose Bay. Route 510 beyond Goose Bay to Port Hope Simpson returns to poor-quality gravel, improving from Red Bay to Forteau.

It is 243 kilometers to Churchill Falls, which has a gas station, hotel and some services, and another 288 kilometers beyond there to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which is the next city with a hospital.

Fly to Labrador City

Wabush Airport is located in Wabush, a mining town adjacent to Labrador City. It handles flights by Air Canada Express, / PAL Airlines, Pascan Aviation and others to other airports in Labrador, and the Island of Newfoundland and cities in Quebec. (Wabush is across Little Wabush Lake from the rest of Labrador City; hire cars are available at the airport.)

By rail

A train from Sept-Îles passes through the tiny waypoint (not even a hamlet) of Emeril. There is no population, no onward public transit and no services at this point, which is about 45 minutes from Labrador City by road. This is the last passenger rail service in the province. The line is isolated from the rest of the North American system; there are no onward rail connections at Sept-Îles. The service is kept in operation by native groups as the only means to reach Schefferville, a community on the Québec side with no road access.

Get Around

Taxis in Labrador City are metered; as of 2013, fares start at $5.50 plus $1.85/km or $0.48 per minutes of waiting time:

• CJ Cabs 74 Avalon Dr ☎ +1 709 944-7757
• Twin City Cabs 210 Humber Ave ☎ +1 709 944-6500

What to see in Labrador City

Wabush - View of Wabush in early fall, 2007

• Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help - 1 Sutton Way, Labrador City 52.943659, -66.914055 ☎ +1 709 944-2289 +1 709 944-2704 - Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help, Labrador City Roman Catholic minor basilica and former cathedral dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, completed in 1962. Labrador City–Schefferville was its own diocese before being merged to the "Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador" in Sept 2007, making this small church a cathedral from 1980-2007.

• Gateway Labrador - 1365 Route 500 ☎ +1 709 944-5399 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily, 9AM Monday - 8PM Thu-Fri Exhibit hall with artefacts of fur trading and mining describe the history of Western Labrador, its culture and people. The same log structure houses the Labrador West Heritage Shop, Labrador West Tourism Corporation and Labrador Wilderness Connections.

• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary display exhibits, Wabush airport, depict the history of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary from 1871 to today.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Labrador City

• Arts and Culture Centre - Labrador West - Hudson Dr. ☎ +1 709 944-5412 - Live performance venue.

• Carol Curling Club - 511 Booth Street
• Menihek Nordic Ski Club - Smokey Mountain Road ☎ +1 709 944-5842 +1 709 944-5975 Opening Hours: October-April Cross-country skiing, lodge with canteen, meeting rooms, waxing facilities, showers, indoor barbecue pit, licensed bar, ski lockers and rental skis.

• Smokey Mountain Ski Club - ☎ +1 709 944-2129 +1 709 944-7228 Opening Hours: mid November-mid April Downhill skiing in the Wapusakatta Mountains, 5km from Labrador City. 19 groomed runs, a 1000 ft vertical drop and all natural snow. Snowboard park, double chair, three pommel lifts, base lodge, ski/snowboard rentals, lessons and canteen and bar services.

• Tamarack Golf Club - Duley Lake ☎ +1 709 944-3007 (clubhouse) Opening Hours: May-Oct $45 (18 holes), $30 (9 holes) Lakefront golf course with snack bar, pull cart and club rentals. Only 18-hole course in Labrador.

• Walking trails: Jean Lake Walking Trail (Grenfell Drive, 5km trail around Jean Lake), Menihek Interpretive Trail (Smokey Mountain Road, 5 kilometers of Menihek Nordic Trails) and Tanya Lake Walking Trail (Badden Powell Road, 3km trail around Tanya Lake).

• White Wolf Snowmobile Club - ☎ +1 709 944-7401 +1 709 944-3002 Opening Hours: November-April Trail passes for 450km of groomed trails, which connect to the 300km Fermont Snowmobile Club trails and 200km of groomed trails to Churchill Falls, are available from the Club and various local outlets in the area.

Events

• Cain's Quest - ☎ +1 709 944-5011 +1 709 944-5959 - 3300km cross-Labrador snowmobile run over extremely rough terrain in sub-zero temperatures from Labrador City to Labrador’s south coast and then to the north coast and back to Labrador City. March.

• Labrador City Winter Carnival | ☎ +1 709 944-3602 Opening Hours: second week in March Week-long festival with ice sculptures, snowmobile parade and bonfire, fireworks display, sports tournaments, dog-sledding, winter tubing and skiing.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Labrador City

• Labrador Mall - 500 Vanier Ave 52.948703, -66.922358 ☎ +1 709 944-3773 Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 9PM Labrador Mall Labrador City's only fully-enclosed shopping centre; 31 stores including Walmart, Canadian Tire and Mark's Work Wearhouse.

• Carol Lake Shopping Centre 208 Humber Ave ☎ +1 709 944-5443 - Strip mall with a grocery store and a cinema.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Eileen's Country Kitchen Wabush Plaza ☎ +1 709 282-3310
• Hilda's Funfood Labrador Mall, 500 Vanier Avenue ☎ +1 709 944-7959
• SushiLab | 118 Humphrey Road ☎ +1 709 944-4179
• Terrace Dining Room Avalon Drive ☎ +1 709 944-2661 +1 709 944-6852

• Corby's Pub 301 Humber Ave ☎ +1 709 944-3711
• The K-Bar (Kaboulo Bar), 118 Humphrey Road. ☎ +1 709 944-3876 - Labrador City's only Discotheque & Nightclub.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Labrador City

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

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inLabrador City: 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 Labrador City.

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

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Labrador City, 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 Labrador City, 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 Labrador City and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Labrador City, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Labrador City, 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 Labrador City 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 Labrador City 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 Labrador City.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Labrador City 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.

For Halal business inquiries in Labrador City, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Labrador City Media: info@ehalal.io

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Carol Inn - 215 Drake Ave 52.9447, -66.9054 ☎ +1 709 944-7736 +1-888-799-7736 +1 709 944-7110 $165 dbl Jordan's Family Restaurant, Drake's Return Pub and Eatery, banquet/meeting facility, catering, business services, souvenir shop. Kitchenettes, laundry, wi-fi.

• Two Seasons Inn - 96 Avalon Dr ☎ +1 709 944-2661 +1-800-670-7667 +1 709 944-6852 54 rooms, computer station and fitness centre. Steak/seafood restaurant open 6:30AM Monday - 10PM daily.

• Wabush Hotel - 9 Grenfell Drive, Wabush ☎ +1 709 282-3221 +1 709 282-3061 $157-165 Chalet-style hotel built in 1960 as Sir Wilfred Grenfell Hotel; 65 rooms and three suites, Grenfell Restaurant, Canadian/Chinese dining room/lounge, meeting and banquet facilities, barber shop, private massage clinic, fitness room, high speed Internet.

Travel Next

• Caniapiscau|Fermont and Baie-Comeau, Quebec, via Quebec Route 389

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