Hopedale

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hopedale 9.jpg (39453 bytes) This is the Moravian Mission established in 1871 and still in use. The building is well preserved. Well worth a visit to learn about a fascinating aspect of Labrador's history.

You can have a guided tour by asking at the town office. In 1999 they are in the process of establishing items in a museum.

Apparently a brass band used to play in the cupola on top of the building!
A brand new school finished in 1998.

I asked about the ratio of Inuit to "settlers' and was given figures from 50% to 90%.   Many of the people don't look Inuit but have enough Inuit blood to claim status.

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hopedale 3.jpg (39606 bytes) A brand new hotel and bar.

This is the only place to get an alcoholic drink in Hopedale. It is not sold for home consumption.

Most towns which have an airstrip also have a hotel. Apart from tourists there needs to be somewhere for government officials and hydro workers etc to stay.
This house is owned by a couple who befriended me and offered me a bath. It looks very basic accommodation but is very comfortable inside.

The tide comes right up to the edge of the grass.

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