Summer Activties You Shouldn't Miss​​​​

Port Hope Simpson is an ideal location from which to explore all that Labrador Coastal Drive offers. Located on Route 510, the community is nestled at the base of Blow-me-Down mountain, near Alexis River.

 

1) Take a break and explore Port Hope Simpson, the Mid-Point of Labrador Coastal Drive. The first  community you see after leaving Goose Bay

( 400kms later)

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2) Capture a photo of yourself with our Inukshuk,  ( located on Labrador Coastal Drive)

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3) Visit the rock  near Port Hope Simpson which dates back to the 1700's , then leave your spectaculation for others to evaluate

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4) Pick local berries  in August and September which grow in abundance along our coastline.

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5) Take a stroll through town and read our interruption signage. Storyboards that tell part of our story. (under construction)

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6) Enjoy nature walks, hiking, or backcountry cycling.You may be greeted by moose, bears, foxes, wolves, porcipines and or rabbits. 

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7)Bring your  kayak or canoe  and  challenge the rivers, the turmoil of the sea or the peaceful serenity of our bays and inlets.

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8) Visit Gilberts Bay Marine Protected Area..."Home of the Golden Cod" (www.gilbertbay.com)

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9) Spend the day enjoyig On-Your-Own-Tours from Alexis Hotel (itineraries available)

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10) Take a ride aboard the Marine Eagle Coastal Ferry along Iceberg Alley. Keep your camera ready as icebergs, dolphins or whales may display their antics for you  or you may catch a glimpse of the elusive polar bear. Enjoy the small 17-resident community of William's Harbour, the serenity of the bays and the ruggedness of the coastline. Try your skill at  becoming an iceberg finder or adopting a dolphin for a day. 

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11)  Come experience the thrill of landing  a trophy catch on one of our rivers. "George Bush Fished Here"

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12) Stay awhile and explore the walking trails of our region.

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13) Visit the  Hole in The Wall carved in one of the cliffs when ancient oceans were much  higher and deeper waters carved this opening.

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14) From our patio dance with the Northern Lights, as they put on a show of wonder and awe.