Surrounded by beautiful trees and salty waters, Rigolet (YRG) is a remote coastal town situated in the Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada. Home to the Labrador Inuit community, there is plenty to explore for tourists in this beautiful destination. From indulging in snow biking, hiking, camping, jungle trails to relaxing with salmon fishing and boating, tourists have a lot on their plates. The land also house some interesting museums and buildings.
Net Loft MuseumExplore the fishing history of the place by visiting Net Loft Museum. Built in 1876 to aid locals in salmon fishing by leasing them fishing gear, the place is now a coveted museum that houses 32 storage bunks each pointing to a different fishing station. Apart from exploring various gears used for salmon fishing, you also get to know about the town’s exciting past.
Rigolet’s BoardwalkDon’t miss Rigolet’s boardwalk which is the second longest in the world spanning a good 4.4kms. The boardwalk takes you over the top of a hill presenting an excellent view of the town and ends at Burnt Wood Cove Point. Not to be missed at any cost!
Lord Strathcona HouseHead to Lord Strathcona House which is a replica of the house in which Lord Donald used to live. The grandest of houses in Labrador, it now operates as a cultural interpretation centre for both tourists and locals.
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