· Latitude: 55°27'00.000" N
· Longitude: 60°13'00.000" W
· Population: Approximately 625 people
· Population Density: 157.9/km²
· Landforms: It is marked by several large bays that are open to the sea. Along with the large bays, community of Hopedale is surrounded by a rugged landscape with an elevation of approximately 10 meters. Much of the landscape consists of uplands with rolling smooth hills. This, and the fact that the ground is frozen during most of the year, makes the land unsuitable for growing crops. The hills consist mostly of pine trees whose needles help protect them from the extreme cold during the winter. Along the shores and edges of the bays, large jagged rocks, as well as mosses, are common.
· Climate: Hopedale experiences a maritime climate that is characterized by cool temperatures in summer and very cold in winter with significant precipitation in both winter and summer. The temperature range is approximately 27EC while the annual precipitation is around 800 millimeters, which is distributed quite evenly throughout the year.
· Ecozone: Taiga Shield
· Closest National Park: Torngat Mountains National Park is a Canadian national park, located on the Labrador Peninsula at the northern tip of Newfoundland and Labrador.
· Industries: Manufacturing (5%), Educational services (17%), Business services (5%), Retail trade (7%), Agriculture, fishing and other resource-based industries (12%), Construction (10%), Other services (29%)
· Tourism: Hopedale Mission National Historic Site/Agvituk Historical Society. The main attractions are the 200 year old plus buildings that are standing until this day. The church is in use as well as a museum that holds a variety of artifacts. Hopedale also has community events, festivals, picnics and BBQ’s in celebration of Canada day. In addition to the many stores Hopedale also has a gift shop called “D. J. Gift Shop” they sell local handmade Inuit crafts, souvenirs and gifts for all occasions.
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