Humber River (Newfoundland and Labrador) facts for kids
The Humber River is a long river located on the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It stretches for about 120 kilometres (75 miles). The river flows through the Long Range Mountains, first heading southeast and then southwest. It passes through the town of Deer Lake before reaching the Bay of Islands near Corner Brook. The Humber River starts close to the town of Hampden. Smaller streams like Taylor's Brook, Aidies Stream, and Dead Water Brook join the upper part of the Humber. It is one of the longest rivers on Newfoundland.
Discovering the Humber River
The famous explorer James Cook was the first person to map the Humber River. He did this in the summer of 1767. The river was named after the Humber estuary in England.
A Home for Atlantic Salmon
The Humber River is well-known for its large population of Atlantic Salmon. Since the 1800s, European trappers and loggers used the river as a way to travel and transport goods. Today, the Humber River is considered one of the best places in the world for people who enjoy fishing for salmon.
