Red Bay National Historic Site - Red Bay - NL - Canada
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N 51° 43.943 W 056° 25.768
21U E 539400 N 5731427
Red Bay National Historic Site is located in Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMWH8P
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 09/06/2017
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Stamp your Parks Canada Passport Book in this beautiful historic site in Labrador.
A fascinating stop on the Labrador Coastal Drive, Red Bay is located on the north shore of the Strait of Belle Isle. The UNESCO World Heritage Site reaches from the reddish coloured bluffs around the harbour to its islands and shoreline. Enjoy the small-town charm of the fishing village as you tour historic remains and walking trails.
" The Basques started hunting whales in the Bay of Biscay as early as the 11th century. By the 16th century, whale oil was a prized European commodity that was used for lamp oil, paints, varnishes and soap. When Basque cod fishermen reported large numbers of right whales in the Strait of Belle Isle, whaling expeditions were outfitted to sail to Labrador.
By the mid-16th century, at least a dozen whale oil rendering stations were located in Red Bay.
Nowhere else in the world will you find a more complete example of early industrial-scale whaling than at Red Bay, designated a World Heritage Site in 2013. Visit the interpretation centre and Saddle Island and relive the Basque whaling tradition through a remarkable collection of original artifacts, archaeological remains, videos, models and guided tours. source : (
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