Photo: Pinware River Southern Labrador

The Pinware River meanders its way through the natural gorge in Pinware River Provincial Park in Southern Labrador.

Driving along the Labrador Coastal Drive, you can stop and view the fascinating rapids that form along the fast moving Pinware River gorge in Southern Labrador. The reddish brown rocks that line the banks of the Pinware River are mainly composed of a type of quartz that was formed around the Proterozoic Era.The Pinware River once made crossing to other communities very difficult depending on the swiftness of the river but in 1965 a bridge was built over the river. This bridge made it possible for people to travel back and forth to the other surrounding towns and villages.The Pinware River Provincial Park in Southern Labrador extends for 68 hectares and is easily accessed by Route 510 where you will find a landscape filled with many different plant species, forests, rivers, lakes and wildlife. Camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking are just a few of the attractions throughout this park.Many people find the Pinware River exceptionally good for trout and salmon fishing as well as the adjacent rivers and lakes. ... continue below the picture...

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... When visiting Pinware Provincial Park in Southern Labrador you will see lots of fisherman along the banks of the river waiting patiently for their catch of the day.Pinware River gorge and rapids seen from along the Labrador Coastal Drive, Highway 510, Viking Trail, Trails to the Vikings, Southern Labrador, Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Canada.