Discover L'anse-Au-Clair

L'anse-Au-Clair offers several ways to get to know the Labrador region: Gateway to Labrador explores the history of its residents, the Jersey Trail traces the past of settlers from Jersey, and along the way there is also a secluded cove. There is also Bubbling Sands, a pond with bubbles rising from it, and a large sandy beach. If you are looking for a vacation rental in L'Anse-au-Clair, these varied experiences can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Labrador's history at the Visitor Centre

The Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre introduces visitors to the Labrador region of the province. Exhibits, artworks, and artifacts tell the story of Labrador's people, from the first residents who arrived in Labrador around 9,000 years ago to today's settlers. This broad historical perspective makes a visit an introduction to the region's human history. Travelers who enjoy discovering places and their past together will find a different way to experience Labrador here than out on a hiking trail.

The Jersey Trail also tells a story, but on a more specific subject. Information panels along the trail explain the Jersey trading companies on the Labrador coast in the 18th and 19th centuries. They also cover the fishermen and settlers from Jersey who made this place their home. The trail thus combines a hike with insights into the history of trade and the lives of the people who settled here.

Jersey Trail and Bubbling Sands

The developed Jersey Trail is 1.5 km long and leads from the community of L'Anse-au-Clair to L'Anse au Cotard, a nearby secluded cove. Access is listed from the parking lot at the Quebec–Labrador border and from the end of Oceanview Drive in the community. The second access route follows a gravel road behind the harbour wharf to another parking lot. This information offers practical guidance when planning an outing; the trail length is a useful reference, though it does not indicate how long the walk will take.

A distinctive feature of the Jersey Trail is Bubbling Sands: a shallow pond where bubbles rise from the sand. To see this natural phenomenon, take the narrower path from the cemetery parking lot. It passes through a small wooded area to an observation platform. The pond, wooded section, and platform make for a distinct focus for a visit, separate from the historical subject of the information panels.

Beach, Location, and Vacation Rental

L'Anse-au-Clair also has a large sandy beach that is within walking distance of the church. This gives you additional specific destinations to choose from when planning your trip, alongside the history and hiking trail. Route 510 runs through the community and offers another point of reference for locating L'Anse-au-Clair. The experiences described appeal to different interests: when choosing a vacation rental, you can consider whether Labrador's history, the Jersey Trail, Bubbling Sands, or the beach should be the focus of your stay.

Discover More Places

If you would like to explore more places, you can also find Wabush, West Bay, and Mary's Harbour here.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 10.