L'Anse-au-Clair

With our time in Labrador coming to an end most of us took the next few days to see the Labrador and Northern Quebec coast. L'Anse au Clair was established by the French in the 1800. With a population today of approximately 241 we decided to start our countryside touring at the Visitor Center.

Visitors Center formerly St Andrew's Church
 circa 1919

A short distance up the road in L'Anse Amour is the site of North America's Oldest Funeral Monument. Today it is a National Historic Site. About 7,500 years ago, almost 2,000 years before the Great Pyramids were constructed, a young Maritime Archiac Indian died. The body was covered with red ochre, wrapped in skins and placed in a large pit 1.5 meters deep. Several items were placed in the grave with this child such as a walrus tusk, a harpoon head, and a bone whistle.

L'Anse Amour Burial Site

Continuing along we came to Point Amour Lighthouse which happens to be Atlantic Canada's Tallest lighthouse at 109 feet.

On a clear day you can see Newfoundland

The view from the top and yes I could see Newfoundland

Travelling the opposite way meaning towards Quebec we stopped to walk the beach, find shells, and bird watch. Lots of beach, few shells and fewer birds.

Everyone enjoying the beach

 There's always an abundance of wildflower in Labrador. I don't know half their names but many are beautiful.

? unknown wildflower

Another unknown wildflower

Moving down the highway we came to a wonderful waterfalls called Brador Falls with it's multi-levels and fast flowing water.

Brador Falls

The lower north shore's geology is comprised of pre-Cambrian rocks. When the glaciers advanced and retreated they carved and shaped the rugged landscape. Giant boulders deposited by the receding glaciers can be seen over the land.

Large boulders deposited after glaciers receded

We finally came to the end of the road where we can not go any further. Even though we were in Quebec many of the people spoke just English.

The end of the road

On the way back we stopped at a local fisherman's place. We couldn't believe our good fortune. He had fresh mussels and lobster. The business was family run and consisted of himself, his wife, and two nieces. We walked away with 10 lbs of cooked mussels and 4 lobsters.

Cleaning the mussels

Cleaned, ready for cooking

He doesn't know it yet but I'm looking
at supper

Curt and the owner

The last day in Labrador we had our farewell dinner at the Oceanview Motel. We had a choice of chicken, pork chops, or cod. Most chose cod and it was really good.

The view was amazing

Everyone enjoying their meal

...and dessert

Well, farewell to Labrador hello Newfoundland. It's an early night since we have to be on the ferry by 7:00 am.