The Netloft, a Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) building built in 1876, was restored in 2001. When in use, it contained all of the fishing gear -nets, floats, leads, rope, twine, grapnels, bales of cork and all the necessary equipment for the salmon fishery that was set up by the HBC.

The actual loft in the building has 32 adjoining storage bunks built into the eaves. Each bunk held the nets for the different fishing stations (coves) with the name of each station written over the top. The bunks were on two sides of the net loft and the corridor separating them was used for spreading out nets and repairing them.

It has been restored to showcase it's original use, as well as the many traditions of Rigolet and provides visitors with a glimpse into our past.

The Lord Strathcona House is a new building; It is a replica of the house where Donald Smith (who later became Lord Strathcona), lived while working with the Hudson Bay Company in Rigolet.

The house was said to be "the grandest house in all of labrador" and today Rigolet is proud to offer it as a Cultural Interpretation Centre for both the community and tourists alike.

The Boardwalk Formerly known as Fort Rigolet in the early 1800's, it was the first port of call for the New World. Rigolet has rich history in the fur trading and fishing industries. The Hudson's Bay Company, first constructed the waterfront boardwalks. The Rigolet Inuit Community Government, recognizing the historical significance, began the construction of the shoreline boardwalk in 1999.

Today, the boardwalk is over 8km long. It stretches around the Burnt Wood Cove area and ending at the Double Mer Point. Residents and visitors alike walk amongst places visited by the infamous Dr. Wilfred Grenfell - who worked out of a house used as a hospital in the early 1800's. When nearing the end of the boardwalk view the remnants of an Inuit Village where Memorial University archeologists are unearthing the remains of three winter houses. Each dating back between 1760-1800's, times of the Thule Inuit.

Rigolet's 8.4 km boardwalk is the second longest in North America but extension plans are underway with aims to claim the top spot!

Rigolet's Craft Shop is maintained by the Rigolet Inuit Community Government.

The shop highlights the various crafts such as grass work, moosehide boots, slippers and mitts which Rigolet is so well known for.





For Inquiries please call or email:

Town Office - 709.947.3382/3379
Tourism Coordinator, Holly Flowers - 709.947.3258
Email: hflowers@rigolet.ca

Hours of Operation:
Monday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.