Constructed in 1915, the structure was once part of the Moravian Mission station which was established in Makkovik in 1896. The building was meant to serve as a boarding school, however, it seemed more prudent to house the school and the dormitory within the Moravian manse. Since the building required

The Museum is run by the Rigolet Heritage Society and is located in Rigolet, Labrador. See a display of trade artefacts and information which tells the history of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Rigolet. There is also two reconstructed HBC buildings on site, one is the museum itself and the

According to 18th century map makers, Hopedale was formerly called Agvituk Bay, which in the Inuktitut language means “a place where there are whales”. The Moravian Missionaries first established a station in Hopedale in 1782. The Museum is located in the Moravian Mission House – a building attached to the

The Loder’s Point Premises Museum features many items relating to the fishery, and is located in the upper story of the former general store, which still has it’s original shelves. The Loder family from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland were merchants who established a fish trading business and constructed premises in the

Situated on the north shore of the Strait of Belle Isle, the Labrador Straits Museum presents the regions rich prehistory and history to visitors and community members. Utilizing its collection of detailed oral and written accounts, artifacts and archaeological discoveries, the museum showcases the lifestyle of past and present First

Labrador Interpretation Centre – a division of The Rooms Permanent Exhibition: The Past is Where We Come From At the Labrador Interpretation Centre you’ll discover the founding peoples of Labrador – Innu, Inuit, the People of Nunatu Kavut and Settlers. In the permanent exhibition The Past is Where We Come

The Labrador Institute has been Memorial University’s permanent presence in Labrador since 1979. Collections are predominantly archival and library, but as an important cultural and educational institution, the Labrador Institute also maintains close ties with the museum community. The Institute has collaborated on several exhibitions of art and artifacts in

The Hudson Bay Store Museum concept includes the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the existing 1923 Hudson Bay Building, display of original artifacts, and preparation of interpretive displays. The Hudson Bay store has had an important role in the development of the community. The exterior storefront has been rehabilitated and

The community of St. George’s is an area rich in Mi’kmaq history. Earliest occupation of the area is uncertain, however the area known as “Seal Rocks” which is now a part of the community of St. George’s, is well documented as being the largest and principle Mi’kmaq settlement in the

The Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre is a restored early 20th century, gothic revival-style church. The Gateway is a handsome building with white clapboard exterior, pointed arch windows, the hexagonal-roofed bell tower, and a signature cinquefoil window. The interior of the Gateway is equally striking with a pleasing combination of