Humber Valley facts for kids

The Humber Valley is a beautiful region located in the western part of Newfoundland. It gets its name from the Humber River, which flows right through it. This area is home to about 36,000 people, making it a key center for Western Newfoundland. Many people think it's one of the most scenic spots in the entire province!

Exploring the Humber Valley

The Humber Valley follows the path of the Humber River. It has different sections, each with its own unique feel and communities.

Upper River and Deer Lake

The upper part of the valley is along the Upper Humber River. This section is upstream from Deer Lake. Here, you can find communities like Reidville and Cormack.

After the river flows into Deer Lake, the valley gets much wider. It includes the whole lake and the town of Deer Lake itself. Other places here are St. Jude’s, Pynn’s Brook, and the community of Pasadena.

Lower River and the Bay

At the western end of Deer Lake, the valley becomes narrower again. This is where the river flows out into the Lower Humber River. This part of the valley includes Little Rapids. You'll also find the Humber Valley Golf Resort here, right next to the Marble Mountain Ski Resort. The community of Steady Brook is also in this area.

The valley finally ends at the eastern side of Corner Brook. This is where the river empties into the Bay of Islands. This spot is even called "Humbermouth," which makes perfect sense!

Sometimes, the Humber Valley region is thought to include a few more communities. These can be Howley, Jackson's Arm, and Hampden.

Working Together: The Regional Council

Many towns in the Humber Valley region have joined together to form the Great Humber Joint Council. This council helps different communities work together on important issues.

Council Member Communities

Here are some of the communities that are part of this council:

• Deer Lake
• Pasadena
• Steady Brook
• Cormack
• Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook (This community is not exactly in the region, but they asked to join!)
• Corner Brook
• Massey Drive
• Irishtown-Summerside
• Hughes Brook
• Meadows
• Gillams
• McIvers
• Cox's Cove
• Mount Moriah
• Jackson's Arm
• Hampden
• Howley

Some communities are "observing members." This means they are not officially towns but are Local Service Districts. They include:

• St. Jude's
• Pynn's Brook
• Little Rapids

Who Represents the Region?

The Humber Valley region has people who represent it in government.

Federal Representation

At the federal level (for all of Canada), the region is part of the Long Range Mountains electoral district.

Provincial Representation

At the provincial level (for Newfoundland and Labrador), the region is split across three different districts:

• Corner Brook
• Humber-Gros Morne
• Humber-Bay of Islands

What Drives the Economy?

People in the Humber Valley work in many different jobs and industries.

One big employer is the Kruger pulp mill in Corner Brook. This mill is very important to the region's economy. It also runs the hydro-electric power station in Deer Lake.

Other important parts of the economy include the Deer Lake Regional Airport. Many government offices and facilities also provide jobs. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University is another key part of the economy. There is also some farming.

Tourism is a growing industry here. People visit the Humber Valley Resort and the Marble Mountain Ski Resort. The region is also close to Gros Morne National Park, which brings many visitors.