Labrador White Bear Area

The Labrador White Bear area is situated on the southeastern coast of Labrador, approximately 200 miles south of Goose Bay and 110 miles north of St. Anthony. It has a population of 1100 people. It consists of five communities, from north to south are Norman Bay, Charlottetown, Pinsent's Arm, William's Harbour and Port Hope Simpson.

Since the beginning of the cod moratorium in July 1992, many fishermen in the Labrador White Bear area have retired. Some fishermen have become involved in other fisheries such as the crab, shrimp, scallop and whelk, while some are still looking for other options of employment.

For travel accommodations, Charlottetown, Port Hope Simpson and William's Harbour are provided a weekly flight service by Air Labrador year round. They carry passengers and freight to and from Goose Bay, St. Anthony and most coastal communities. There is also an airline charter service that operates out of the Labrador White Bear area. The residents of Pinsent's Arm and Norman Bay wanting to travel by air plane must go to Charlottetown, which is the nearest airport.

During spring, summer and fall the Coastal Labrador Marine Services carry passengers and freight in and out of the Labrador White Bear communities. Throughout the winter months of January to April many enjoy the pleasure of snowmobiling. Groomed trails connect all five communities and other surrounding communities during the winter.