Labrador, Geographic region in northeastern Canada
This region in northeastern Canada stretches over a vast expanse of rocky plateau, crossed by countless lakes and rivers flowing into the Atlantic. The coast is rugged and shifts between steep cliffs, narrow inlets and wide beaches, while the interior is dominated by tundra and boreal forest.
A Portuguese navigator reached this peninsula in the late 15th century and unwittingly gave it his name. Later came whalers, fishermen and fur traders, until large mines and hydroelectric plants transformed the economy in the 20th century.
Inuit communities speak their own language and practice traditional fishing and hunting techniques that visitors can observe in coastal settlements. In several villages you will still see wooden houses and boat yards that have shaped daily life for generations.
Distances are enormous and many places are far apart, so you should plan trips and stays carefully. The weather changes quickly, especially along the coast, and warm clothing is often needed even in summer.
The highest peak on the eastern mainland lies in the far north, surrounded by barren mountains shaped by glaciers. Polar bears sometimes wander down to the coast and are more common here than in most other parts of Canada.
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