Realizing the economic potential of the fur trade, the Hudson Bay Company set up a trading post here in 1836. The building has been restored by the Labrador Heritage Society as a museum.

The people of those days faced a hard life: trapping and trading furs for supplies and living off the land -- hunting and fishing, some tending small gardens for food. In 1914, Sir Wilfred Grenfell recognized the social needs of these people and set up a health care system with school, hospital, orphanage. North West River survived with a mostly non-wage economy until the 1940s with the development of the Goose Bay airbase. However, people in this community could only access employment at the Goose Bay development by crossing the river by boat, until the province's first cable car was installed in 1961. A modern bridge was constructed in 1980.

Also referred to as the Waterfront area, Lester Burry Memorial Park is a section of North West River that has seen a flurry of activity in the last few years. Especially during 2004 and 2005. The Labrador Heritage Society has been developing this area to bring it back to its former glory.

Here you will find the Trapper Monument, an outdoor stage, and a board walk which will take you along the river front.

You don't have to leave town to enjoy the Labrador scenery. There are several marked walking trails winding in and around North West River, perfect for a warm summer's day hike. You can view local landmarks, historic buildings, learn a bit of the local flora and fauna as well as some of the town's history. Or you can just take in the breathtaking views. e.g.. the view from Sunday Hill Park, where you can see Lake Melville, Grand Lake, Mokami Mountain, and the Mealy Mountain Range, in one panoramic view.

Arthur Williams - Mayor
Ernie McLean- Deputy Mayor
Frank Philips- Councillor
Ed Tuttauk- Councillor
Curtis Brown- Councillor
Marguerite Michelin - Councillor
Reg Hutchings - Councillor

Ken Nelson- Town Manager/Clerk
Pat Hibbs - Maintenance Supervisor
Shannon Parsons - Seasonal Maintenance