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Hudson Bay Company
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The Labrador Heritage Museum in North West River was formerly the Hudson's Bay Company. The Labrador Heritage Society has completely renovated the building to bring it back to it's former glory as it was circa 1923.
The Labrador Heritage Museum in Nort...

Once you walk through the doors of the Labrador Heritage Museum, you will feel as if you walked back into time. The original HBC Store diplayed food items behind the cashier very similar to the above picture.
Once you walk through the doors of t...

Many a Trapper brought his Furs to the HBC Store to exchange for food and supplies. Above is just a sampling of the Furs that Trappers would have taken in.
Many a Trapper brought his Furs to t...

View of the HBC Exhibit as you enter the Museum. Restored as close as possible as the interior was circa 1923.
View of the HBC Exhibit as you enter...

Just an example of the exhibit space in the Museum. The lighting really adds to the charm of items on diplay.
Just an example of the exhibit space...

View of HBC Labrador Heritage Museum in Winter. Just imagine Teams of Dogs parked outside as their masters were gathering supplies inside.
View of HBC Labrador Heritage Museum...

Another view of the interior of the Museum.
Another view of the interior of the Museum.

This replica of a Trapper's Tilt gives one a real sense of how the Trapper survived those long cold winter nights on the Trap Lines.
This replica of a Trapper's Tilt giv...

This EverReady Battery is a far cry from the batteries you would buy today.
This EverReady Battery is a far cry...

Another Battery that you would find in the Hudson's Bay Company Store.
Another Battery that you would find...

Now this will bring back a memory or two. King Cole Tea was a staple item for many a person in North West River. Especially a Trapper.
Now this will bring back a memory or...

Many a family would buy supplies in "Bulk" when possible, in hopes that it would last throughtout the winter. This large 5 gallon container of Shortening is a classic example.
Many a family would buy supplies in...

Another example of a staple food item for many a household, Fort Garry Coffee. Not exactly Tim Horton's, but just as enjoyable no doubt.
Another example of a staple food ite...

This tin of Empress Butter was a popular item as well.
This tin of Empress Butter was a pop...

Sample of Soda Pop cans.
Sample of Soda Pop cans.

Just as popular then as it is now. Tetley Tea has been the mainstay of every Labrador home.
Just as popular then as it is now. T...

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