1. Port Overview

  1. Port au Choix, Canada

  3. Port au Choix is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Known as the "fishing capital" of Western Newfoundland, it boasts a large fishing fleet, a modern shrimp processing plant, Federal Fisheries Offices, Parks Canada Visitor Reception Centre, restaurants, motel, RV Park, modern sports complex, bank, as well as other financial institutions and government services.

    Sightseeing attractions include Pointe Riche Lighthouse, the Heritage Museum, the French Shore treaty site, Studio Gargamille, and the fish plant registered to Ocean Choice International.

    Things to See & Do

    * Pointe Riche Lighthouse
    * Heritage Museum
    * French Shore treaty site
    * Studio Gargamille

    General Information

    Cruise Season – March - Nov
    Currency – Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)
    Language – Inuit Language (Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun), English, French
    Population – 900 approx
    Electricity – 2 round pins European style
    Time – GMT minus four hours
    International Country Telephone Code – +709

    Travel Links – The nearest airport is Port au Choix Airport, 2.8 km to the southeast.