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Labrador City
Go only if you are driving the Trans-Labrador Highway or flying in for work: 1 night, 2 if you ski or snowmobile. The drive south to Baie-Comeau is 582 km (362 mi) with one fuel stop.Go only if you are driving the Trans-Labrador Highway or flying in for work: 1 night, 2 if you ski or snowmobile. The drive south to Baie-Comeau is 362 mi (582 km) with one fuel stop.
Labrador City is a mining town of about 7,200 people on the Quebec border and the main overland gateway into Labrador. It is not a sightseeing town: the reasons to stop are the Trans-Labrador Highway, winter skiing and snowmobiling, and the fact that the next hospital east is 288 km away in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Plan one night, two if you arrive by air and want to ski or ride.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for driving and golf; Feb–Mar for skiing and snowmobiling
- avoid Nov–Apr unless you are here for snow (ice roads, storms, extreme cold)
- Airport
- YWK
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Labrador City911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Labrador City, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetySafe for a small northern town; the real risks are winter driving, distance from medical care and cold exposure.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 NL road conditions (511)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYWK Wabush Airport (In Wabush, across Little Wabush Lake; rental cars at the airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is small but spread out and winter walking is rough: taxis are metered and the usual way to move without a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck
- Beerdraught in a pub / can at the liquor storecheck
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)Metered; historical rates are not a current fare.check
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$165 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YWK Wabush Airport (In Wabush, across Little Wabush Lake; rental cars at the airport. Flights from Goose Bay about 1 h 15 min, from Montréal 3 h 45 min–4 h with stops.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Feb
Care
−14°C (6°F)6°F (−14°C)
Mar
Care
−7°C (20°F)20°F (−7°C)
Apr
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
May
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
Nov
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−27°C (−17°F)−17°F (−27°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Labrador City: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−27°C (−17°F)−17°F (−27°C)
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Feb
−14°C (6°F)6°F (−14°C)
−27°C (−16°F)−16°F (−27°C)
0 rd
Mar
−7°C (20°F)20°F (−7°C)
−20°C (−5°F)−5°F (−20°C)
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Apr
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
0 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (29°F)29°F (−2°C)
0 rd
Jun
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
0 rd
Jul
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
0 rd
Aug
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
0 rd
Oct
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
0 rd
Nov
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
0 rd
Dec
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
−21°C (−5°F)−5°F (−21°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small but spread out and winter walking is rough: taxis are metered and the usual way to move without a car. Rental cars are at Wabush Airport. Route 500 (Trans-Labrador Highway) is the only road link; Quebec Route 389 south to Baie-Comeau is 582 km with one fuel stop (Relais Gabriel) and a gravel section from Manic 5 to Fermont.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fermont, Quebec
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive Route 500 west, about 29 km (18 mi)Drive Route 500 west, about 18 mi (29 km)
Quebec border town with the famous windbreak building; fuel and a look across the border.
Churchill Falls
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Drive Route 500 east, 243 km (151 mi)Drive Route 500 east, 151 mi (243 km)
Gas station, hotel and some services; too far for a comfortable return day.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
overnightDoor to door: About 6–7 h
Drive Route 500 east, 243 km (151 mi) to Churchill Falls then 288 km (179 mi) moreDrive Route 500 east, 151 mi (243 km) to Churchill Falls then 179 mi (288 km) more
Next city with a hospital; sleep there, do not day-trip.
Wabush
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Drive or take a taxi; check the route
Airport, RNC exhibition in the terminal and a mining-town look.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Humber Avenue / town centre
Walkable to groceries, liquor store and most restaurants; the practical base without a car.
Drake Avenue
Cluster of restaurants and the Carol Inn; 5–10 min walk from Humber Avenue.
Wabush
Next to the airport; use it for a 6 am departure or a one-night work stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$165 | C$165 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Taxi across town, one way2 × C$15 · check | C$30 |
| Ski or snowmobile day pass and rental2 × C$90 · check | C$180 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 · check | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$75 |
| Trip total≈ C$410 per person per day, bed included | C$820≈ US$600 |
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2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights and vehicle costs excluded. Lodging and activity prices are check.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | check |
| Restaurant main | check |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at the liquor store | check |
| Taxi, 5 kmMetered; historical rates are not a current fare. | check |
| Golf, 18 holes at Tamarack | check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fuel and food gaps on Route 500: the next services east are Churchill Falls (243 km (151 mi)) and Happy Valley-Goose Bay (288 km (179 mi) beyond that).Fuel and food gaps on Route 500: the next services east are Churchill Falls (151 mi (243 km)) and Happy Valley-Goose Bay (179 mi (288 km) beyond that).
- Winter driving: roads can be snowy or icy and daylight is short (about 8:30–16:15 in December); check road conditions before leaving.Winter driving: roads can be snowy or icy and daylight is short (about 8:30 AM–4:15 PM in December); check road conditions before leaving.
- No passenger rail at Labrador City: the Tshiuetin train stops at Emeril, about 45 min away by road, with no services or onward transit.
- Summer blackflies and mosquitoes; bring repellent.
- Cell coverage is patchy outside town.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- NL road conditions (511)
- 511
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Emergency
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- NL road conditions511
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi across town: Metered; current fare check
- Wabush Airport → Labrador City: Taxi fare check
- Route 500 to Churchill Falls: 243 km (151 mi)151 mi (243 km)
English is the working language; French is common in nearby Fermont, Quebec.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Labrador City. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for driving and golf; Feb–Mar for skiing and snowmobiling · avoid Nov–Apr unless you are here for snow (ice roads, storms, extreme cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YWK: last flights in, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Humber Avenue, Drake Avenue, Labrador Mall, the basilica.
- Place pages with verified hours (Gateway Labrador, basilica, ski clubs) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.