Port Hope Simpson Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About Port Hope Simpson
Port Hope Simpson was established in the 1930s as a company town, exporting timber to paper mills inCorner Brookuntil 1948. Exploitation of forestry and timber resumed briefly from 1962 to 1968, with seasonal cod and salmon fishing becoming an economic mainstay in 1970. The Newfoundland cod fishery was closed in 1992 but crab, shrimp and scallop fishing continue. The Alexis River is popular for recreational salmon fishing.
Top Attractions in Port Hope Simpson
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Hope Simpson:
- ★Alexis 150 Sled Dog Race
- ★Barton Hicks Memorial Hockey Tournament
- ★Canada Day Celebrations
- ★Eagle River Dart Championship
- ★Easter Festival
- ★Festival of Friends
- ★Guy Fawkes Night
- ★Labrador Sno’Blast
Where to Eat in Port Hope Simpson
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Campbell's Place
- 🍴Midway Restaurant
Where to Stay in Port Hope Simpson
- 🏨Alexis Hotel
- 🏨Russell's RV Park
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