North West River, Newfoundland And Labrador

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Personal blog about North West River with photographs by Senator Bill Rompkey and others.

Louis Fornel is credited with establishing the first year-round trading post at North West River in 1743. Situated near the head of Hamilton Inlet at the mouth of the river and being a well forested area, all served to make it a prime location for fur traders. The Catholic missiom was established in 1867 and the missionaries traveled inland with the Montagnais Innu, mapping a good deal of Labrador's interior. In 1957 the Innu began to settle on the south side of the river at Sheshatshiu, meaning narrow place in the river.

North West River is a small community in central Labrador that offers unique experiences for any visitor. Whether you are seeking new adventures or a quiet place to relax, North West River offers it all.

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