Hopedale

Page Down Page Up Back to Thumbnails Newfoundland Map List Labrador Photos Page 1 of 3
hopedale 5.jpg (39432 bytes) This is the east wharf next to the main part of the town. It is small but deep. The west wharf is used by the ferries and is better for getting fuel.

None of the coastal towns in Labrador could be described as "pretty" but Hopedale is the nearest to that description.
Looking across the east side of the town to Hopedale Run.

Hopedale has a largely Inuit population and I found the people very friendly and helpful.

hopedale 6.jpg (39785 bytes)
hopedale 7.jpg (39784 bytes) The west wharf is visible on the left side of this photo. It was built originally for the American military stationed at the DEW line early warning station above the town. It has been converted to roll-on-off for the coastal freighters. The fuel station is close to this wharf.

The air strip is visible running off the right edge.
All that is left of the DEW line early warning station. These concrete foundations are massive. The huge domes must have been quite a sight in this wilderness area. hopedale 8.jpg (39744 bytes)
Page Down Page Up Back to Thumbnails Newfoundland Map List Labrador Photos Page 1 of 3