Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, bordering the province of Quebec. The area is known for it's iron ore operations.
Wabush is the twin community of Labrador City and together they are known as Labrador West.
The population of Wabush in the 2021 census was 1964 with the most of those residents employed by the nearby mine.
Labrador Wet offers excellent medical and educational facilities. Crime rates are among the lowest in Canada. There are exceptional recreational facilities including an 18-hole golf course, an Arts and Culture Centre that regularly features international talents, world class X-country ski trails, alpine skiing, indoor swimming pool, skating rinks, gymnasiums, restaurants, bars and taverns. Both communities boast a high level of volunteerism, sports enthusiasts, musicians, artists and artisans.
Government
Wabush Town Council is governed by a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and 5 Councilors.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Healthline
Phone: 1-888-709-2929 or 811 or visit: Website
Healthline is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. This is a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
Where to Stay & Eat
Things to See
and DO
Getting
Here
Hospitals
and Clinics
History of Labrador City
Transportation
Religion
Childcare
Rental Properties
Northview Apartment Reit
709-944-7704 or 709-944-1752
New Lab Realty Ltd
500 Vanier Avenue (in Labrador Mall)
709-944-SOLD
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Local Realtors
New Lab Realty Ltd
Phone: 709-944-SOLD
Big Land Realty (Century 21)
Phone: 709-944-9500
Cabot Realty LtdPhone: 709-944-3661
Education
The schools in Wabush and Labrador City are operated by the Newfoundland & Labrador English School District (NLESD).
Details on the Newfoundland Curriculum can be found here.
Post Secondary
The College of the North Atlantic's Labrador West Campus is known as the "Mining Centre of Excellence" and offers many different post secondary programs. Please visit their website for more information.
A. P. Low Primary School
A.P. Low Primary is a Kindergarten to Grade 3 school.
Menihek High School
Menihek High School also offers a K-12 French Immersion option.
J.R. Smallwood Middle School
J.R. Smallwood Middle School is a Grade 4 to 7 School.
Recreation
The Town of Labrador City Recreation Department
Phone: 709-944-3602
The Town of Labrador City Recreation Department, in partnership with Wabush, offers a variety of recreational programs and activities. For more information please visit Play or Facilities.
Labrador City Arena
Booth Avenue Website
Labrador City, NF Phone: 709-944-3602
The Labrador City Arena is home to the Recreation Department and the gathering point for recreation in the city. This facility offers one arena surface along with a meeting room.
Wabush Arena
Wabush, NL Phone: 709-282-6685
The Wabush Arena is host to many activities from October to April. It is the facility used by the Wabush Figure Skating Club, Labrador West Minor Hockey, Recreational and Olympic Hockey.
Carol Curling Club
Labrador City, NL A2V2K7 Phone: 709-944-5889
The Carol Curling Club has a long tradition of producing excellent curlers from Labrador West including Mark Nichols and Mike Adam, Gold Medalists at the 2006 Winter Olympics. This 4 sheet curling facility plays host to various social events during the year.
Tamarack Golf Club
The Tamarack Golf Club is the most northern course in Eastern Canada. It is carved out of the natural wilderness of Labrador, and offers a beautifully designed 18-hole course that brings the golfer in true contact with nature. The fairways are surrounded by black spruce and offer a unique tranquility as golfers traverse each fun and challenging hole. Several holes offer picturesque views of the surrounding Duley Lake. Tamarack Golf Course is located near the town of Labrador City where many accommodations and restaurant options are available. Website
Community Calendar
For information on upcoming events, please visit: Community Calendar.
Public Library
Labrador City Public Library306 Hudson Drive Website
Labrador City, NL A2V1L5 Phone: 709-944-2190
Tourism
