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Red Bay is a fishing village and former site of whaling stations that were operated by Basques (people from southern France and northern Spain) on the southern coast of Labrador. From 1550 to the 1600s, Red Bay was a major Basque whaling area and is a designated a UNESCO Historical site.

Parks Canada operates the site and suggest that you need 2 to 3 hours to explore the site. At the start - at the Visitor Orientation Centre - there is a where you will find on display a Chalupa, a Basque whaling boat retrieved from Red Bay Harbour. The Visitor Interpretation Centre has extended exhibits and services and you can take the boat to Saddle Island to investigate its archaeological sites. Red Bay itself has many walking trails.

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This four-bedroom house located in the 16th, century World Whaling Capital of Red Bay, Labrador ,offers amenities including bathrooms with showers with telephone and laundry facilities. Upon request, home-cooked meals are offered, and complimentary breakfast is served. Activities such as whale and iceberg watching, museums, fishing and hiking are located nearby.

Basinview Bed and Breakfast Red Bay

P.O. Box 43,

Located in Red Bay on the south coast of Labrador.. this property offers four rooms. The barren looking hills are covered with tuckamore trees and brightly coloured flowers. The community is a National Historic Site designated for its well documented history of 16th century whaling. Once alive with industrial activity, Red Bay is now a quiet, charming community.

Whaling Station Cabins & Restaurant Red Bay

P.O.Box 98