NAIN NAIN Established in 1771 by Moravian Missionaries, Nain, at 56 30', is the northernmost municipality in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The commercial fishing season usually lasts from July to October. The fish plant provides employment for local men and women who fish as far north as Hebron.
Some trapping is done during winter months for fox, wolf, etc., while seals are hunted year-round.
The Labrador Inuit Development Corporation operates an anorthrosite quarry at Ten Mile Bay, a short distance from Nain. The Bank of Montreal has established a sub-branch in Nain following some arrangements with Canada Post. The affairs of the municipality are administered by a seven member elected town council. Various federal and provincial government departments are represented in town. Health services are provided by the seven nurses, five aides and a doctor of the Health Labrador Corporation.