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Red Bay NL

At a glance

Getting ashore
Anchor and tender, or small quay
Into town
Walk, the village is small
Best starting point
Red Bay Basque whaling site
Currency
Canadian dollar · CAD

Getting ashore

Ships anchor in the bay at Red Bay, and passengers are tendered to the village or land at the small quay.

Watch-outs

Labrador is remote and cold, with fog, ice and strong winds. Services are very limited, so bring what you need from the ship.

Red Bay

Red Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site, where Basque whalers worked in the 16th century. The archaeological park shows the whaling station and the shipwrecks.

Labrador coast

The coast has fjords, icebergs in season, whales and seabirds. Boat trips run from the village when conditions allow.

Food & shopping

Labrador food includes fresh fish, seal and berries. The village has a few small shops and cafés.

Money & connectivity

The currency is the Canadian dollar. Cards are accepted in some places, and cash helps. Mobile signal is very limited.

Accessibility & mobility

The tender landing and the village paths are rough. The archaeological site has uneven paths. Ask your ship and operator about accessible transport.