Paradise River, Newfoundland and Labrador

Paradise River is a community on the southwestern coastline of Sandwich Bay in southeastern Labrador, Canada.

Located at the outlet of the river of the name, for which the community is named, it is located along Route 516 (Cartwright Highway), which connects Paradise River to the town of Cartwright as well as the Trans-Labrador Highway (Route 510, which in turn connects it to Happy Valley-Goose Bay along many communities along Labrador's southern coast).[1]

The Paradise River provided an important route between the coast and the Labrador interior for native peoples prior to European settlement. The community of Paradise River was established in 1775 by George Cartwright. The people of Paradise River were involved in the cod and salmon fishery in the summer months and fur trapping and hunting in the winter.

Employment in the community today comes the operation of small local sawmills or as guides to fishing and hunting camps on the Eagle River. All public services are provided in neighboring Cartwright. Paradise River had a reported population of 18 in 2005 and 14 in 2010.[2][3]

Paradise River also used to have an airport, Paradise River Airport, though it has since closed. The community is located within the Atlantic Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.