Attractions & travel information, accommodation, events & festivals, transportation, services, stores

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129329.post-1148580318529269132006-05-25T11:04:00.000-07:002006-05-25T11:28:30.873-07:002006-05-25T11:28:30.873-07:00Attractions & travel information, accommodation, events & festivals, transportation, services, storesATTRACTIONS Come along and enjoy great hospitality and local Labrador cuisine. Recreational and sporting activities include salmon and trouting rivers, iceberg and whale-watching, river and boat rides. Sno-blast skidoo activities for the young and the old geared to the fast and the slow. Accessible by Trans-Labrador Highway Route 510, Regional Airport and by Sea. Explore the fascinating history of the first company town in Labrador. Discover the courageous struggle of its settlers against a legacy of unsustainable development of the Labrador forests and towards a better future. Sight-seeing attractions include unique unspoilt wilderness, lakes, bird-watching and wildlife. Hiking, skidoo trips, dogsledding, snowshoeing, ski-lodge accommodation and helicopter rides also by arrangement. TRAVEL INFORMATION: BY ROAD: TO REACH PORT HOPE SIMPSON FROM THE SOUTH: take route 510, only four kilometres north of Blanc Sablon paved highway for 86 kms to Red Bay, Services: food, medical, accommodation, repair, shopping, crafts. Take new gravel highway no services for 74 kms to Lodge Bay, Services: none but Services enroute at Mary's Harbour: gas, food, accommodation, medical, airstrip, banking, crafts & gifts. Then take new gravel highway for 62 kms from Red Bay to Port Hope Simpson, Services below. Total: 222 kms. TO REACH PORT HOPE SIMPSON FROM THE NORTH: take route 510 new gravel highway from Cartwright for 187 kms, Services: none. Services at Cartwright: gas, food, medical, accommodations, repair, shopping, crafts. FERRY INFORMATION: For schedules, rates and reservations at the Blanc Sablon terminal phone the Strait of Belle Isle Ferry Service 1-866-535-2567 and the Quebec North Shore Ferry Service 1-418-723-8787 LABRADOR COASTAL DRIVE MAP CLICK HERE: <a href="http://www.labradorcoastaldrive.com/map.htm ">http://www.labradorcoastaldrive.com/map.htm </a> BY SNOWMOBILE: <a href="mailto:infor@labradorcoastaldrive.com">Email me!</a> provides current contact information for planning a winter trip to the Labrador Coastal Drive by snowmobile. There are extensive snowmobile trails connecting Port Hope Simpson with the communities of Cartwright, Black Tickle, Charlottetown, Mary's Harbour, Battle Harbour, Lodge Bay and Red Bay. BY AIR Air Labrador is the only carrier providing regular, daily scheduled passenger and freight flights Monday-Friday to Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 931-2196 BOOK ONLINE: <a href="http://www.airlabrador.com">www.airlabrador.com</a> Provincial Airlines Ltd. (PAL) does offer a charter service into Port Hope Simpson Phone (Toll Free) 1-877-576-3140 BOOK ONLINE <a href="http://www.provair.com/">http://www.provair.com/</a> BY SEA: TO REACH PORT HOPE SIMPSON FROM THE SOUTH: Coastal Labrador Marine Services operates a coastal ferry and freight service during the summer months. Phone 709 960-0292 Click for schedules, rates and reservations: <a href="http://www.gov.nf.ca/ferryservices/schedules/J-apollo.stm">http://www.gov.nf.ca/ferryservices/schedules/J-apollo.stm</a> Labrador Marine Services operates a drive-on, drive-off 90 minute daily crossing service from St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon. The MV Apollo easily carries some 70 vehicles including capacity for full-sized tractortrailer trucks in addition to motorcoaches, and RVs. Click for schedules, rates and reservations: <a href="http://www.gov.nf.ca/ferryservices/schedules/J-apollo.stm">http://www.gov.nf.ca/ferryservices/schedules/J-apollo.stm</a> Relais Nordik operates a passenger-cargo service along the Lower North Shore of Quebec to Blanc Sablon. As the N/M Nordik Express stops in each port to unload supplies you have opportunity to visit the villages and historic attractions. Click for schedules, rates and reservations: English: <a href="http://www.relaisnordik.com/en/home/241.cfm">http://www.relaisnordik.com/en/home/241.cfm</a> French: <a href="http://www.relaisnordik.com/fr/home/24.cfm">http://www.relaisnordik.com/fr/home/24.cfm</a> TO REACH PORT HOPE SIMPSON FROM THE NORTH: Labrador Marine Services operates the M/V Sir Robert Bond to Cartwright and route 510. Click for schedules, rates and reservations: <a href="http://www.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules.stm">http://www.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules.stm</a> The coastal boat M/V Northern Ranger operates from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Cartwright and route 510 on a weekly basis and provides a twice weekly service between Charlottetown (route 510) and Port Hope Simpson weather permitting. Click for schedules, rates and reservations: <a href="http://www.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules/H-goosebay-nain.stm">http://www.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules/H-goosebay-nain.stm</a> PORT HOPE SIMPSON ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: Alexis Hotel including conference facilities, Port Hope Simpson; Phone 709-960-0222/0228 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Carol Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Sampson Apartments Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0237 Contact Betty Sampson <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> PORT HOPE SIMPSON EVENTS AND FESTIVALS INFORMATION: Alexis 150 Sled Dog Race Port Hope Simpson A great event as mushers compete in a race to test their skills against the elements of our Labrador winter. March Phone 709 960-0228 Fax 709-960-0210 Contact Margaret Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Barton Hicks Memorial Hockey Tournament Port Hope Simpson Annual invitational hockey tournament January Phone 709 960-0275 Fax 709-960-0210 Contact Carol Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Canada Day Celebrations Port Hope Simpson A fun-filled event for the whole family in Port Hope Simpson July 1st. Phone 709 960-0236 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Margaret Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Eagle River Dart Championship Port Hope Simpson An annual dart tournament where the best dart players along the coast compete for the Eagle River Cup. Phone 709 960-0240 Fax 709-960-0210 Contact Belinda Strugnell <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Easter Festival Port Hope Simpson A week long event of sporting activities and entertainment in Port Hope Simpson. Phone 709 960-0240 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Belinda Strugnell <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Festival of Friends Port Hope Simpson A celebration of friends that promotes and encourages a sense of pride and accomplishments. It's time for food and laughter. Port Hope Simpson has an open door policy for family, friends and visitors! Held annually in the last weekend of July. Phone 709 960-0222 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Margaret Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Guy Fawkes Night Port Hope Simpson Bonfires light the sky. Weiner and marshmallow roast, family and friends gathering. All visitors welcome. Phone 709 960-0236 Fax 709 960-0387 Contact Community Centre. <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Labrador Sno’Blast Port Hope Simpson Ride on the finest of snowmobile trails to Port Hope Simpson for a weekend of fun and entertainment. Held annually last weekend in February. Phone 709 960-0228 Fax 709 920-0210 Contact Carol Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Polar Bear Dip Port Hope Simpson All are challenged to take a dip in our chilly Labrador water. All participants receive a memento T-shirt. This event is followed by a night's entertainment at the Alexis Hotel,May. Phone 709 960-0228 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Carol Burden <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Port Hope Simpson transportation information Penney’s Pitstop Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0499 Contact Eldrid Penney <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> RV(Recreational Vehicle)Park, Bay View, Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0405 Fax 709 960-0406 Contact Redge Russell <a href="mailto:nba_wannabe@hotmail.com ">Email me!</a> PORT HOPE SIMPSON TOWN INFORMATION SERVICES & STORES: Anglican Church <a href="http://www.anglican.ca/">http://www.anglican.ca/</a> <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Canadian Junior Rangers a fun, practical, structured youth program for the younger members of the community. Programme aims to promote traditional cultures and lifestyles by offering a variety of structured activities to young people living in remote and isolated communities of Canada. Website <a href="http://www.rangers.dnd.ca/pubs/jcr/intro_e.asp ">http://www.rangers.dnd.ca/pubs/jcr/intro_e.asp </a> College of the North Atlantic Adult Learning Center Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-035 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Community Access Programme Strategy Committee Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0208 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Community Clinic, Grenfell Regional Health Services, Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0271 Fax 709 960-0392 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Community Council Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0236 Fax 709 960-0387 Contact Betty Sampson <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> <a href="http://www.ourlabrador.ca/member.php?id=14">http://www.ourlabrador.ca/member.php?id=14</a> D.C. Young All-Grade School Phone 709 960-0486 Fax 709 960-0375 Contact Alex Parr Principal, Geoffrey Penney Vice-Principal <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Website <a href="http://www.k12.nf.ca/dcyoung/">http://www.k12.nf.ca/dcyoung/</a> Home Recreational Room Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0379 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> J. C. Variety Woodlands Heights Port Hope Simpson Confectionery, beer, grocery and lottery centre Phone 709 960-0415 Fax 709 960-0417 Labrador Metis Association Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0430 Fax 709 960-0425 Contact Roxanne Notley <a href="mailto:roxanne.notley@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Webpage <a href="http://www.labmetis.org/tlh2.htm">http://www.labmetis.org/tlh2.htm</a> Labrador White Bear Outreach Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0430 Fax 709 960-0425 Contact Mary Penney <a href="mailto:moulderofdreams@nf.aibn.com">Email me!</a> Website <a href="http://www.nald.ca/lwblc/index.htm">http://www.nald.ca/lwblc/index.htm</a> Lasting Imprints & Bronzing Ltd. Port Hope Simpson Personalized gifts Phone 709 960-0465 Contact Paul Larkham <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Literacy Outreach Office Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0430 Fax 709 960-0425 Contact Roxanne Notley (709) 960-0430; 960-0425 (fax) <a href="mailto:notley@porthole.entnet.nf.ca">Email me!</a> Website <a href="http://www.nald.ca/nfldlit.htm">http://www.nald.ca/nfldlit.htm</a> Midway Restaurant & Snack Bar Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0291 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Moulder of Dreams Pottery Studio Port Hope Simpson Phone/Fax 709 960-0333 Contact Mary Penney <a href="mailto:moulderofdreams@nf.aibn.com">Email me!</a> Website <a href="http://www.southeastern-labrador.nf.ca/communities/moulderofdreams.htm">http://www.southeastern-labrador.nf.ca/communities/moulderofdreams.htm</a> Notley’s Store Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0325 Contact Ron Notley <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Penney’s Enterprise Store Port Hope Simpson General Stores, Service Station Phone 709 960-0222 Fax 709 960-0210 Contact Eldred Penney <a href="mailto:burdencarol@yahoo.com">Email me!</a> Pentecostal Tabernacle http://<a href="http://www.calvarytabernacle.org/about.html">www.calvarytabernacle.org/about.html</a> <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Port Hope Hardware & Building Supplies Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0405 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Port Hope Simpson Learning Centre Phone 709 960-0401/0430 Fax 709 960-0449 Contact Denise Russell <a href="mailto:lwblc@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Port Hope Simpson Community Recreation Centre Phone 709 960-0245 <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> South Eastern Aurora Development Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0430 Fax 709 960-0425 Contact Roxanne Notley <a href="mailto:roxanne.notley@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Phone 938 7000/7005 Fax 938-7030 Contact Judy Pardy <a href="mailto:j.pardy@nf.aibn.com">Email me!</a> SEAD Zone 4 Blazing New Trails Newsletter Phone 709 960-0470/0498 Fax 709 960-0476 Contact Blair Gillis <a href="mailto:bgillis@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Strugnall’s Woodwork Port Hope Simpson Woodcutting & Sawmill Operation Phone 709 960-0250 Fax 709 960-0266 Contact Simon Strugnall <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> Youth Ventures Centre Port Hope Simpson Phone 709 960-0498 Contact Betty Strugnall <a href="mailto:phscouncil@nf.sympatico.ca">Email me!</a> The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) administers the Youth Ventures Program, which has helped students as young as 12 years old start businesses in areas such as web page design, adventure tourism and jewellery design. NEWS RELEASE: YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS’ SUCCESS CELEBRATED DURING LUNCHEON Mount Pearl, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador This afternoon, eight young people received awards celebrating their entrepreneurial achievements during the Sixth Annual Youth Ventures Program Awards banquet held at the Park Avenue Community Centre in Mount Pearl. 13-year-old David Burden of PORT HOPE SIMPSON has been a Youth Ventures Program participant for the past two years. David makes unique jewellery by inscribing a personal message chosen by the customer, such as a name, secret or town, on a grain of rice, which is then encased in a glass bottle and hung on a necklace. David sells his products to several Labrador stores in Port Hope Simpson, Battle Harbour and West St. Modeste. This year, David improved his marketing efforts with a brochure, and targeted the area’s tourism industry, which has helped him reach customers from all over the world. David is an honours student at DC Young School in Port Hope Simpson. He has been named senior athlete of the year and is a Junior Canadian Ranger." Source: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 10 October 2003Llewelyn Pritchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931443381035312352noreply@blogger.com