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Labrador Peninsula

Imagine a giant landmass in Canada shaped like a mitten, full of wild nature and amazing adventures!

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people from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.

people from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.

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people from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.
people from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.
Image taken from page 249 of 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'
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map from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.
Typical landscape scenery of the Labrador Peninsula
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File:Caribou skin coat, Innu, Quebec-Labrador Peninsula, c. 1805 - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC00317.JPG
map from 'Explorations in the interior of the Labrador Peninsula, the country of the Montagnais and Nasquappe Indians'.
Weather Station Kurt, Labrador
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Key Facts

Location
Eastern Canada.
Area
About 1.4 million square kilometers.
Main Regions
Labrador and parts of Quebec.
Fun Fact
It's shaped like a giant mitten pointing north!

Meet the Giant Land!

The Labrador Peninsula is a super big piece of land in eastern Canada. It's like a giant mitten pointing north! It's surrounded by big waters: Hudson Bay on one side, Hudson Strait on another, the Labrador Sea, and the Gulf of St.

Lawrence. This huge place includes the area called Labrador and parts of Quebec. It's so big, it's hard to imagine!

Think of it as many, many playgrounds all joined together.

What's it Like There?

This peninsula has lots of forests and wild, open spaces. It's a place where nature is in charge! You might find huge trees, sparkling lakes, and maybe even some chilly weather, especially in the north. It's a bit like a giant nature park, but way bigger than any park you've ever seen. The land is mostly wild and beautiful, perfect for exploring if you love the outdoors.

Who Lives on the Mitten?

People have lived on the Labrador Peninsula for a very, very long time. They are called Indigenous peoples, and they know this land like the back of their hand. Today, many different people call this place home. They live in towns and cities, but a lot of the land is still wild and untouched. It's a place with a long story of people living with nature.

What Do People Do There?

Because it's so big and full of nature, people on the Labrador Peninsula do many interesting things. Some people work with the natural resources, like trees or minerals found in the ground. Others work in towns, running shops or helping people. It's a place where people work hard and enjoy the amazing nature around them. It's a special part of Canada!

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