Which strait separates Newfoundland from the Labrador Peninsula?

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The Strait of Belle Isle separates Newfoundland from the Labrador Peninsula.

This Canadian strait lies between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador. It connects the Gulf of Saint Lawrence with the Labrador Sea and forms the northern of the two major maritime entrances to the Gulf; Cabot Strait is the larger southern entrance.

The passage is about 125 kilometres long and is narrowest near its western end. Icebergs, fog, strong currents and seasonal sea ice have historically made navigation challenging. The strait is also part of the shortest ocean route between northern Europe and the Great Lakes, although modern shipping patterns vary.

The name comes from Belle Isle, an island near the eastern entrance. Because it lies between Newfoundland and Labrador, it is sometimes mistaken for Cabot Strait, which lies between Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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