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Alone (US) · Season 9

Big River, near Makkovik

North Atlantic Labrador — stunted boreal forest, fog off the sea, and a river that can't be waded.

Labrador, Canada

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Region
Labrador, Canada
Biome
Subarctic coastal boreal
Known for
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Winter Camping
  • Skiing
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Beachcombing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Backpacking

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Subarctic coastal boreal
Loading live weather & climate for Big River, near Makkovik…
Biome
Subarctic coastal boreal
Latitude
~55° N
Winter lows
-25 to -35 °C
Key food
Char, brook trout, moose
Big predators
Black bear, wolf, polar bear (rare, coastal)

Topic summary

North Atlantic Labrador — stunted boreal forest, fog off the sea, and a river that can't be waded. Coastal Labrador is a different flavor of boreal: shorter trees, more exposed rock, tannin-dark rivers, and near-constant fog off the North Atlantic. Big River drains a wide inland basin down to the sea near Makkovik — m

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Subarctic coastal boreal
  • Latitude: ~55° N
  • Winter lows: -25 to -35 °C
  • Key food: Char, brook trout, moose
  • Big predators: Black bear, wolf, polar bear (rare, coastal)

Intended uses

Alone (US) Season 9 filming location background

Climate suitability

Subarctic coastal boreal

Verification notes

Compiled from published show records, regional agencies, and topographical / satellite imagery. Region: Labrador, Canada. Coordinates: 53.350, -60.420.

The country

Coastal Labrador is a different flavor of boreal: shorter trees, more exposed rock, tannin-dark rivers, and near-constant fog off the North Atlantic. Big River drains a wide inland basin down to the sea near Makkovik — moose country upriver, char and salmon in the estuary.

Why the show came here

It's remote enough to feel genuinely alone, cold enough to force real winter planning, and food-rich enough that a strong fisher/trapper can actually gain weight. The wet cold, however, is what wins.

Planner-relevant notes

Wet-cold protocols beat dry-cold protocols here. Bring redundant firestarting, and design your shelter for a wet snowpack, not a dry one. Fog eats visibility — mark trails, not just a home camp.

Field notes

  • Salt-air corrosion is real; strip and oil metal every week.
  • Char in a set-net produces protein for days if you can smoke it.
  • Fog and wet make navigation dangerous — never travel without a return line.

Frequently asked about Big River, near Makkovik

Where was Alone (US) Season 9 filmed?
Big River, near Makkovik is in Labrador, Canada. North Atlantic Labrador — stunted boreal forest, fog off the sea, and a river that can't be waded.
What is the climate like at Big River, near Makkovik?
Subarctic coastal boreal. Coastal Labrador is a different flavor of boreal: shorter trees, more exposed rock, tannin-dark rivers, and near-constant fog off the North Atlantic. Big River drains a wide inland basin down to the sea near Makkovik — m
Can you visit the Alone (US) Season 9 filming site?
Exact drop points are on public land or private timber leases and are not published, but the general area around Big River, near Makkovik is accessible with permits, guides, or self-supported trips.
Seasons filmed here:Alone Season 9
Mainland portion of Newfoundland and Labrador

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