Labrador City and Wabush sit in Labrador West, built around iron ore mining in the 1960s, surrounded by lakes and boreal forest near the Quebec border. It is the coldest place we serve, with winters that stay well below freezing for months.
The light is just as extreme. On December 21 the sun rises at about 8:38 a.m. and sets at about 4:12 p.m., with the noon sun only 14 degrees high. On June 21 it sets at about 9:56 p.m., the latest sunset of any community we serve, and rises just after 5 a.m.
Homes here, many built in the mining-town era and many newer, need the most insulation and the most effective blackout of anywhere in Atlantic Canada.
Labrador measures are scheduled on planned trips. Your blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew.
What Labrador West homes need
Maximum insulation. Double-cell blackout cellular shades with side channels.
True blackout. Roller shades with side channels for 10 p.m. sunsets.
Cold-proof motors. Hardwired motorized shades on very cold windows.
Damp-proof entries and bathrooms. Faux wood.
Atlantic Light in Labrador City
Approximate times, calculated for Labrador City's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 8:38 a.m. | 5:02 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:12 p.m. | 9:56 p.m. |
| Daylight | 7 h 34 min | 16 h 55 min |
| Sun height at noon | 14° | 61° |
What it means for your windows: With the winter noon sun only 14 degrees high and close to 16 hours of summer daylight, Labrador City needs the most insulation and the most effective blackout of anywhere we serve.
Communities we serve
Popular in Labrador City
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
- Faux wood blinds: built for steam and damp
Around Labrador City
Wabush
Wabush is Labrador City's neighbour, a mining town of its own built in the 1960s, with family homes, lakes and the airport serving Labrador West.
Homes here face the same deep cold and very long June days as Labrador City.
What we fit most here: double-cell blackout cellular shades and blackout roller shades with side channels.
Is Wabush included in your Labrador West trips? Yes.
Why do I need blackout blinds in Wabush? On June 21 the sun sets close to 10 p.m. in Labrador West.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Labrador City?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades in Labrador City and Wabush on planned trips to Labrador West.
What time does the sun set in Labrador City in summer?
On June 21 the sun sets at about 9:56 p.m. in Labrador City, the latest of any community Atlantic Shades serves, and rises at about 5:02 a.m. Blackout shades with sealed edges keep bedrooms dark.
What are the warmest blinds for Labrador West?
Double-cell blackout cellular shades with side channels. They trap the most insulating air and seal the edges against cold.
Do motorized blinds work in Labrador City's cold?
Yes, but batteries lose capacity in deep cold. Hardwired motors are best on very cold windows.
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