I am from a small community in Labrador called St. Lewis,ext 513. It’s just before you get to Port Hope Simpson. We have a panoramic view of the ocean. If you’re really lucky, a great place to spot icebergs. It’s funny when you describe the drive to Goose Bay, as lonely or desolate. The communities drive it many times for appointments,airport,visiting family ,meetings,shopping etc. It’s a normal part of life.
As a Canadian military family, we lived in Goose Bay from 1990 to 1993. At that time, the highway you took didn't exist. When my husband was fortunate(?) enough to get posted back to Goose Bay in 2000, he went unaccompanied as we didn't want to take our teenage son out of civilization back to that. Long story short, hubby drove what was then referred to by Canadians as 'The Freedom Highway.' He packed extra jerry cans of gas, canned tire repair kits in case he had a blow-out, lots of food and many MANY CDs. We can empathize with the loneliness of the trip but applaud your courage for taking on the challenge! Beautiful country but the only way I'll visit that area again is in my memories!
Oh yes, that's the obvious answer. But there's no safe way to carry it on our rig -- one of the reasons we will probably never drive the "Labrador Loop".
Wow, that was a close call in multiple ways! Glad you made it and thanks for the bit of history about Newfoundland and Labrador. We were out West (British Columbia) visiting my maternal Aunt both before and after an Alaskan cruise. Mot as rugged or rustic as you have described but the beauty is awe inspiring.
British Columbia is beautiful in it's own way. My parents are from Vancouver Island originally but, thanks to the Canadian military, I have lived from coast to coast. (Northern tip of Vancouver Island to Goose Bay Labrador). I hope you enjoyed the west coast and, if afforded the opportunity, explore the east coast of Canada. (Newfoundlanders are known throughout Canada as being the friendliest!)
We look forward to exploring the east coast as well. My Mom’s maternal family came from Nova Scotia. My own life has been a bit of a ramble thanks to my own time in the military.
I am from a small community in Labrador called St. Lewis,ext 513. It’s just before you get to Port Hope Simpson. We have a panoramic view of the ocean. If you’re really lucky, a great place to spot icebergs. It’s funny when you describe the drive to Goose Bay, as lonely or desolate. The communities drive it many times for appointments,airport,visiting family ,meetings,shopping etc. It’s a normal part of life.
I also posted about our visit to St Lewis, check it out!
As a Canadian military family, we lived in Goose Bay from 1990 to 1993. At that time, the highway you took didn't exist. When my husband was fortunate(?) enough to get posted back to Goose Bay in 2000, he went unaccompanied as we didn't want to take our teenage son out of civilization back to that. Long story short, hubby drove what was then referred to by Canadians as 'The Freedom Highway.' He packed extra jerry cans of gas, canned tire repair kits in case he had a blow-out, lots of food and many MANY CDs. We can empathize with the loneliness of the trip but applaud your courage for taking on the challenge! Beautiful country but the only way I'll visit that area again is in my memories!
Your last line made me laugh!
Maybe you should carry some spare gasoline …..glad you made it.
Oh yes, that's the obvious answer. But there's no safe way to carry it on our rig -- one of the reasons we will probably never drive the "Labrador Loop".
Wow, that was a close call in multiple ways! Glad you made it and thanks for the bit of history about Newfoundland and Labrador. We were out West (British Columbia) visiting my maternal Aunt both before and after an Alaskan cruise. Mot as rugged or rustic as you have described but the beauty is awe inspiring.
So glad you could enjoy the West! Safe travels to you.
Thanks! We are back home in Mobile and I am recovering from COVID… ugh! Sad that we missed the No Kings protest today and the Pride parade yesterday.
British Columbia is beautiful in it's own way. My parents are from Vancouver Island originally but, thanks to the Canadian military, I have lived from coast to coast. (Northern tip of Vancouver Island to Goose Bay Labrador). I hope you enjoyed the west coast and, if afforded the opportunity, explore the east coast of Canada. (Newfoundlanders are known throughout Canada as being the friendliest!)
We look forward to exploring the east coast as well. My Mom’s maternal family came from Nova Scotia. My own life has been a bit of a ramble thanks to my own time in the military.