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18-473: The upper part of the valley follows the Upper Humber River (upstream from Deer Lake ) and contains the communities of Reidville and Cormack . After the river discharges into Deer Lake, the valley broadens to include the entire width of the lake including the town of Deer Lake, as well as the local service districts of St. Jude's and Pynn's Brook, and the community of Pasadena . The valley narrows at

36-550: A growing tourism industry centred on the Humber Valley Resort, the Marble Mountain Ski Resort, and the region's proximity to Gros Morne National Park are major economic instigators. Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador Deer Lake is a town in the western part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador , Canada. The town derives its name from Deer Lake and

54-517: A population of 357 in 1921. In 2011, the population was 979. Rocky Harbour is a key tourist town in central Gros Morne National Park, offering nature and scenery viewing, and access to hiking trails. The town's only school, Gros Morne Academy , is also home to the Rocky Harbour Public Library . Neighbouring communities include Norris Point and Neddie's Harbour. Rocky Harbour has two exits from Newfoundland and Labrador Route 431 . In

72-593: Is a stadium, swimming pool and a bowling alley in the Hodder Memorial Recreational Complex. St. Paul's United Church , a wooden church dating from 1955 and the modern Salvation Army building are worth a visit. The town has two major trail systems: namely, the "Deer Lake Beach Trail," which extends to the north end of Deer Lake , and the Humber River Nature Trail that extends from Nicholsville Bridge to Deer Lake Airport . The town

90-480: Is heard throughout the community from Monday to Saturday but not on Sunday. The town was named by early settlers of the area. Caribou could be seen crossing the lake in huge quantities. The first Europeans who came to this area, having never before seen caribou called them 'deer'. However, 'deer' in older times could simply mean animal. The town was then named accordingly. The town is located in Division No. 5 and

108-557: Is often referred to as the Snowmobile Hub of Newfoundland and Labrador because it has the advantage of being located at the center of a network of groomed trails that lead to the deep powder and untouched vistas of the province The town is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Annual Deer Lake Strawberry Festival, Thomas Amusements Fair, and The Deer Lake Winterfest. In

126-400: Is situated at the outlet of the upper Humber River at the northeastern end of the lake. It is contiguous with two smaller hamlets, Nicholsville and Spillway. The first settlers in the area arrived from Cape Breton Island , Nova Scotia in 1864. Originally loggers and trappers, the settlers later took up farming. In 1922, a work camp was set up to support the pulp and paper industry in

144-808: Is the gateway to the Great Northern Peninsula , owing to an important highway interchange on the Trans-Canada Highway . It is the closest major community to Gros Morne National Park and is home to the Deer Lake Regional Airport . A hydroelectric plant was established on the Humber River in 1925 to provide electricity to a pulp and paper mill in Corner Brook . Deer Lake offers accommodation for tourists as well as restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and gas stations. There

162-429: The 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada , Deer Lake had a population of 4,864 living in 2,139 of its 2,309 total private dwellings, a change of -7.3% from its 2016 population of 5,249. With a land area of 73.26 km (28.29 sq mi), it had a population density of 66.4/km (172.0/sq mi) in 2021. Deer Lake has a humid continental climate ( Dfb ) with moderately warm summers that are on

180-475: The Humber Valley Region and consists of: Member communities Past active member communities Observing member communities Non-active member communities (1) GBS is not in the region but the community asked for membership and the borders were shifted to accommodate this addition. (2) These communities are not incorporated municipalities, rather they are Local Service Districts . Federally,

198-518: The airport terminal was redesign was started, and completed in June 2007. The primary population that the airport serves is approximately 55,000. The airport serves people from Rocky Harbour to Corner Brook , as well as around Deer Lake. An air raid siren , brought over from England during the construction of the hydro plant in the 1920s, is located at the plant and heard around town. The whistle blows at 7 and 8 AM, at noon and 1 PM, and at 5 and 6 PM. It

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216-404: The appropriately named "Humbermouth". The Humber Valley region has a population of about 36,000, making it the major hub for Western Newfoundland. It is considered one of the most picturesque areas of the province. The Humber Valley region is sometimes extended to include the communities of Howley , Jackson's Arm and Hampden . The Great Humber Joint Council was formed by various towns in

234-488: The form of the International Pulp and Paper Company. The camp would later become the town of Deer Lake. A formal townsite was constructed in 1925 and included a railway terminal, churches and a small hospital. The town was incorporated in 1950 with Phil Hodder as its first mayor. Deer Lake Regional Airport , one of the busiest airports in the province, was built in 1955 and is one of the town's major employers. In 2004,

252-573: The harbour was frequented by the early French fisherman when it came under the French Shore fishery. The first year Rocky Harbour appeared in the census figures was in 1874, when it had a population of 35. A post office was established there in 1900. It became a Local Government Community in April 1966. Following the opening of Gros Morne National Park in 1973, the population further increased and services such as an RCMP detachment were added. area. It had

270-715: The region is represented by the riding of Long Range Mountains . Provincially it is spread across three districts: Corner Brook , Humber-Gros Morne , and Humber-Bay of Islands . People in the region work in many different areas like the Kruger pulp mill in Corner Brook, which has a major economic presence in the region; this mill also operates the Deer Lake hydro-electric generating station. The Deer Lake Regional Airport, along with various government departments and facilities, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University , limited agriculture, and

288-426: The rest of Canada. Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador Rocky Harbour is a town located on the western edge of Newfoundland , near the entrance to Bonne Bay. The harbour was previously known as Small Bay or Little Harbour. This town is home to Gros Morne National Park , a World Heritage Site . Arrowheads show that Mi'kmaw once inhabited the area. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries,

306-411: The short side, with winters that are moderated by its proximity to a large body of water. With precipitation high year-round, Deer Lake receives plenty of snowfall in winters. The community is served by Deer Lake Regional Airport , which offers direct flights to St. John's , Labrador City , Halifax , Montreal and Toronto . The town is also located on the Trans-Canada Highway , which connects it to

324-652: The western end of the lake where it discharges into the Lower Humber River. This remaining part of the valley includes the local service district of Little Rapids, as well as the Humber Valley Golf Resort which is adjacent to the Marble Mountain Ski Resort , and the community of Steady Brook . The valley ends at the eastern end of Corner Brook where the river discharges into the Bay of Islands at

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