List of rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador facts for kids

Newfoundland and Labrador is a large Canadian province with two main parts: the island of Newfoundland and the mainland area of Labrador. This province is home to many rivers! Most of these rivers flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Rivers are super important. They provide fresh water, homes for animals, and even ways for people to travel.

This list helps us understand where all these rivers are located. It groups them by their "watershed." A watershed is like a giant bowl. All the rain and snow that falls in that area eventually flows into the same river, lake, or ocean. So, when you see a river listed under "East Coast of Labrador," it means its water ends up in the Atlantic Ocean along that coast.

Rivers of Labrador

Labrador is the mainland part of Newfoundland and Labrador. It has many wild and beautiful rivers. These rivers are important for the environment and for the people who live there.

Rivers on Labrador's East Coast

This section covers rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean along Labrador's eastern shore.

From Eclipse River to Groswater Bay

Many rivers here empty into the Labrador Sea. Some flow into large fjords, which are long, narrow inlets of the sea with steep sides. For example, the Kogavsok Brook and Palmer River, Labrador flow into Nachvak Fjord. Other rivers, like the Flowers River, empty into bays such as Flowers Bay. The Kogaluk River is another important river in this area.

• Eclipse River
• Komaktorvik River
• Kogavsok Brook
• Palmer River, Labrador
• Nakvak Brook
• Ikarut River
• Siugak Brook
• North River
• Ikinet Brook
• Avakutak River
• Avakutak Brook
• Puttuaalu Brook
• Webb Brook
• Kamanatsuk River
• Anaktalik Brook
• Reid Brook
• Ikadlivik Brook
• Toma Brook
• Konrad Brook
• Kogaluk River
• Side Brook
• Notakwanon River
• Sango Brook
• Flowers River
• Hunt River
• Adlatok River
• Kanairiktok River
• Kaipokok River
• Kaipokok River-North Branch
• Kaipokok River-South Branch

From Groswater Bay to Goose Bay

This area includes rivers that flow into Groswater Bay and Lake Melville. Lake Melville is a large saltwater lake connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The Naskaupi River is a major river that flows into Grand Lake, which then connects to Lake Melville.

• Tom Luscombe Brook
• Goose Brook
• Double Sea
• Mulligan River
• Sebaskachu River
• Naskaupi River
• Red Wine River
• Crooked River
• Susan River
• Beaver River (Grand Lake, Labrador)
• Cape Caribou River

Rivers of Goose Bay and the Churchill River

Goose Bay is a large bay where the mighty Churchill River flows into the sea. The Churchill River is one of the largest rivers in Labrador. It's famous for its powerful waterfalls and hydroelectric dams, which generate electricity.

• Goose River
• Peters River
• Metchin River
• Churchill River
• Lower Brook
• Pinus River
• Hamilton River
• Cache River
• Minipi River
• Metchin River
• Valley River
• Unknown River
• Elizabeth River
• Big River
• Shoal River
• Traverspine River
• Kenamu River
• Little Drunken River
• Salmon River
• Kenemich River
• English River, Labrador
• North River
• Ayre River
• Sandwich River
• White Bear River
• Eagle River
• Paradise River
• Dyke River
• Black Bear River
• Hawke River
• Northwest Feeder River
• Main Brook
• Southwest Feeder River
• Gilbert River
• Shinneys River
• Alexis River
• St. Lewis River
• St. Marys River
• St. Charles River

Rivers Flowing into Quebec

Some rivers in Labrador don't flow into the Atlantic Ocean directly from Labrador. Instead, they flow west into the province of Quebec. These rivers often form part of the border between the two provinces.

• Rivière de Blanc Sablon
• Bujeault River
• Chanion Brook
• St Paul River
• Napetipi River
• River à la Mouche
• St Augustin River
• Michaels River
• Matse River
• Joir River
• Natashquan River
• Mercereau River
• Kachekaosipore River
• Romaine River

Rivers of Newfoundland Island

Newfoundland is a large island with many rivers and streams. These rivers are important for fishing, wildlife, and the island's natural beauty.

Rivers on Newfoundland's South Coast

This section lists rivers on the southern part of Newfoundland island. Many of these rivers flow into bays along the coast.

Avalon Peninsula Rivers

The Avalon Peninsula is the southeastern part of Newfoundland. It's where the capital city, St. John's, is located. This area has many smaller rivers and brooks.

• Big Gulch River
• River Lance
• Great Bulch Brook
• Little Gulch Brook
• Branch River
• Red Head River
• Little Barachois River
• Big Barachois River
• Little Salmonier River
• North Harbour Brook
• Rocky River
• Colinet River
• Salmonier River
• Little Harbour River
• Shoal Bay River
• Ruisseau Mall Bay
• Riverhead River
• Crossing Place River
• Peter’s River
• Gull Island Brook
• Three Gully River
• Shores River
• St Shotts River
• Old Sams River
• Tucker Bush River
• Arnolds Cove River
• Saddle River (Newfoundland)
• Caplin Cove River
• Tartan Lane River
• Brown River (Trepassey Bay)
• Northwest Brook, Trepassey Bay
• Northeast Brook, Trepassey Bay
• Bar River (Newfoundland)
• Stoney River
• Biscay Bay River
• Back Brook (Newfoundland)
• Portugal Cove Brook
• Whalens River
• Wrights River
• Drook River
• Freshwater River (Newfoundland)
• Bristy Cove River
• Watern Cove River
• Long Beach River
• Cripple Cove River

East Coast Rivers of Newfoundland

These rivers flow into the Atlantic Ocean along the eastern side of Newfoundland, north of the Avalon Peninsula.

• Robertson Gully River
• West Pouch Cove Brook
• Shoe Cove Brook
• Half Moon Brook
• Big River
• Pond Island Brooke
• North Pond Brook
• Kennedys Brook
• Soldiers Brook
• Outer Cove Brook
• Coakers River
• Durkens River
• Rennie River
• Waterford River
• Leamys Brook
• Spear Bay Brook
• Petty Harbour River
• Yellow River
• Queen River
• The Spout River
• Bald Head River
• Broad Gully River
• Gunridge River
• Stanleys River
• Bay Bulls River
• Perrys Brook
• Witless Bay Brook
• Mobile River
• La Manche River
• Rearing Cove River
• Horse Chops Pond River
• Birchy Hill River
• Cape Broyle River
• North River
• Southern River
• Beachy Cove River
• Freshwater River
• Jeffreys River
• Spout River
• Aquaforte River
• Old Woman Brook
• Chance Cove Brook
• Cape Race River
• Freshwater River on the Cape

Northwest Shore Rivers of Newfoundland

These rivers are found on the northwest side of Newfoundland, flowing towards the Belle Isle Strait.

• Pincombes Brook
• Bauline River
• Discharge of Brocks Head Pond
• Main Millers Pond River
• Northeast Pond River
• Blast Hole Pond River
• Voiseys Brook
• Beachy Cove Brook
• Goat Cove Brook
• Broad Cove River
• Horse Cove Brook
• Topsail River
• Manuels River
• Conway Brook

Kelligrews River

• Lower Gullies River
• Upper Gully River
• Seal Cove River
• Quarry Brook
• Mahers River
• Walls River
• Daniels River
• Maloneys River
• Avondale River
• Colliers River
• South River (Newfoundland)
• North River (Bay de Grave, Belle-Isle Straight)
• South River (Bay de Grave, Belle-Isle Straight)
• Shearstown Brook
• Ryans Brook
• South River (Newfoundland)
• Bannerman River
• Island Pond Brook
• Mosquito River (Canada)
• Blackhead Brook
• Western Bay Brook
• Echre Pit Brook
• Northern Bay Brook

Northern Peninsula Rivers of Newfoundland

The Northern Peninsula is the long, narrow northern part of Newfoundland. It has many rivers that flow into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Humber River is one of the largest and most important rivers on the island.

• Castors River
• East River (Newfoundland)
• Torrent River (Newfoundland)
• River of Ponds (Newfoundland)
• Eastern Brook (St Pauls Inlet, Newfoundland)
• Bakers Brook (Newfoundland)
• Dear Brook
• Lomond River
• Wallace Brook
• Trout River (Newfoundland Island)
• Gregory River (Newfoundland)
• Lower Crabb Brook
• Liverpool Brook
• Goose Arm Brook
• Goose Arm North Brook
• Old Mans Brook
• Gillams Brook
• Hughes Brook (Newfoundland)
• Humber River (Newfoundland)
• Corner Brook (Newfoundland)
• Blow Me Down Brook
• Riley’s Brook
• Serpentine River (Newfoundland)
• Little River (Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland)
• Fox Island River
• Portland Creek River

West Coast Rivers of Newfoundland

These rivers are on the western side of Newfoundland, flowing into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The St Georges River (Newfoundland) is a notable river in this area.

• Romaines Brook
• St Georges River (Newfoundland)
• Little River (St Georges River, Newfoundland)
• Bottom Brook (St Georges River, Newfoundland)
• Harry's River (Newfoundland)
• Little Barachois Brook (St George’s Bay, Newfoundland)
• Flat Brook, Newfoundland
• Fischells Brook
• Robinsons River
• Middle Barachois River
• Crabbes River (Newfoundland)
• Southwest Brook (Newfoundland)
• Highlands River
• Grand Codroy River
• Brooms Brook
• Little Codroy River
• Barachois River (Cabot Straight, Newfoundland)

Fortune Bay Rivers of Newfoundland

Fortune Bay is a large bay on the south coast of Newfoundland. Many rivers flow into this bay and its smaller inlets. The Conne River (Newfoundland) is an important river here, flowing into Espoir Bay.

• Grand Bay River
• Isle aux Morts River
• Burnt Island Brook
• Rose Blanche Brook
• Northwest Brook (Garia Bay, Newfoundland)
• Garia Brook
• La Poile River
• Roti Brook
• Cinq Cerf Brook
• Couteau Brook
• Grandy Brook
• Kings Harbour Brook
• Bay de Loup Brook
• White Bear River (Newfoundland)
• Grey River (Newfoundland)
• Morgan Brook (Northwest Arm), Hare Bay, Newfoundland)
• Bottom Brook (Facheux Bay, Newfoundland)
• Espoir Brook (North Bay, Northern Arm, Newfoundland)
• Salmon River (East Bay, Baie d’Espoir, Newfoundland)
• Southeast Brook (Baie d’Espoir, Terre-Neuve)
• Conne River (Newfoundland)
• Little River (Espoir Bay, Newfoundland)
• Old Brook (Newfoundland)
• Salmon River (Cinq Islands Bay, Newfoundland)
• North West Brook (Newfoundland)
• Bay du Nord River (Newfoundland)
• North West Brook (East Bay, Newfoundland)
• North East Brook (East Bay, Newfoundland)
• Rencontre Brook
• Mal Bay Brook
• Long Harbour River
• Beaver Brook (Long Harbour, Newfoundland)
• Kane Brook (Long Harbour, Newfoundland)
• Schooner Brook
• Southwest Brook (Long Harbour, Newfoundland)
• Grand Brook Le Pierre
• Terrenceville Brook
• Ryle Barrisway Brook
• Salmonier Brook
• Sugarloaf Brook
• Devil Brook
• Garnish River
• Muddy Hole Brook
• Famine Brook
• Little Barasway Brook
• Anse au Loup Brook
• Grand Bank Brook

Gulf of St. Lawrence Rivers of Newfoundland

These rivers are located on the western coast of Newfoundland, flowing into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

• Lories Brook
• Piercey Brook
• Salmonnier River
• Lawn River
• St Lawrence River
• West Brook, Newfoundland
• Tides Brook
• Rushoon River
• Bay de l’Eau River
• Cape Roger Brook
• Black River
• Paradise River
• Little Dunns River
• Sandy Harbour River
• Pipers Hole River
• Black River
• North Harbour River
• Comme By Chance River
• Jacks Pond Brook
• Maturin Brook
• Rottling Brook
• Ship Harbour Brook
• Northeast Arm River
• Southeast River
• Little Barasway River
• Cuslett Brook
• Muskrat Brook

See also

• Rivers of the Americas
• List of rivers of Canada