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Turbo_Diesel_Du
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Apr 03, 2014

Trip To Newfoundland Via Labrador

Planning on a trip this summer to Newfoundland via Labrador. All the maps are somewhat confusing. I've read where the road to the coast has been completed where we can hookup with the ferry that crosses the seaway. As always, my questions seem to be posted in the wrong place ,so just bare with me if you would. Any help would be appreciated. Not a rookie tower and have the correct equipment, just need the correct directions. Do not want to go thru North Sydney in Nova Scotia, but thru Quebec. Thanks
  • JordanH's avatar
    JordanH
    Explorer II
    Apr 17, 2014
    Hope you enjoy your visit here! Lots and lots of beautiful places to visit
  • Neal47's avatar
    Neal47
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2014
    We took this route last summer, but in reverse of your plan. Do a search for "Trans Labrador highway" to read our report. Good luck and have fun!
  • Little_Kopit's avatar
    Little_Kopit
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2014
    Yes, I did it in 2006, The Trans Labrador Highway was not done then. You can drive the whole distance now.

    Yes, it is important to drive slowly. Although some road is paved now, still drive slowly. For safety and scenery.

    I have heard tell that Quebec is putting in more road along the North Shore of the St. Lawrence. That's when I'd like to go back.

    Check pics in my signature.

    :C
  • Tripalot's avatar
    Tripalot
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2014
    Little Kopit will probably chime in here - she has done the trip and posted some lovely pictures.

    Maybe do a search under her name for further details.
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    trailerbikecamp
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2014
    never been to Labrador but live on Newfoundland. Check out the link below. They have the routes and rates for the trip from Labrador to the island. Friends and co-workers have worked in Labrador say that the Trans-Labrador highway is finished. Not sure about the Quebec section.


    Marine Atlantic

    The best time to come to the island is late July and early Auugust. Make sure to bring your rain jacket. We are an island out in the Atlantic. We sit just east of where the Gulf Stream and Labrador current meet.
  • dcason's avatar
    dcason
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2014
    That's at least in part why you need to bring a translation book and conversion chart if it matters to your height. Last time I was there (before 2013) I was a child but I knew things were in French only. Part of the fun and part of the flavor.

    Oh, I found this link that might be of help but again...how up to date is it really? Quebec 389 attributes
    Donna
  • D_E_Bishop's avatar
    D_E_Bishop
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2014
    Two and a Half years ago we drove through Quebec and found the roads to be the worse in Canada, we were very happy to get to New Brunswick. Tunnel and bridge clearance signs were in French and meters instead of feet, I hadn't converted my height to meters and was scared leaving the COSTCO store in Q City when we encountered a tunnel. Just our $0.02 worth.
  • dcason's avatar
    dcason
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2014
    If you do a mapquest search you can get the mileage and see what your comfort level is considering that the going can be slow. The quebec part was pretty rough compared to the Labrador part.

    You can read our 2013 account here.

    We really didn't allow enough time and next time I would allow more time....we had reasons to get home and we knew we would come back.
  • Gaetan's avatar
    Gaetan
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2014
    This is a very interesting project.
    For those who have done the trip how many days should we allow for such a trip, from their site they suggest 5. 6days itinaries this is 30 days.....,
    What is the best time of the summer to do such a trip
    Gaetan

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