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Leonidas Hubbard Jr. along with his friend, lawyer, Dillon Wallace and guide George Elson a scots-cree from the James Bay region left from the shores of North West River to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Their goal was to map the interior of Labrador, a region at that time uncharted, observe the George River caribou herd, and reach Ungava Bay. Sadly, they took the wrong river just after departing. This mistake among others proved to be fatal for Hubbard. It was an arduous journey with many hardships and pitfalls, but the men were courageous and endured. The following slides tell some of the story of their fateful journey.2
Map of eastern Canada. These boundaries were in effect at the time of the expedition.1900
Along the Susan River
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Map of the boundaries of Eastern Canada in 1903.4
Rigolet Harbour.July, 1903
Rigolet, Lab
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Rigolet, Labrador. This was the first stop for the Labrador adventurers.6
Hudson's Bay Company Post, Rigolet.July, 1903
Rigolet, Lab
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The Hudson's Bay Company Post in Rigolet.8
Leonidas Hubbard awaiting departure at North West River.15 July 1903
North West River shore
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Wednesday, July 15, Leonidas Hubbard Jr. looking pensive as he awaits his departure from North West River.10
Dillon Wallace, companion to Leonidas Hubbard, posing for a photo at North West River.15 July 1903
North West River shore
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Dillon Wallace, friend and companion to Leonidas Hubbard Jr.12
Wallace and Elson trekking their canoe through the rapids of Susan Brook.18 July 1903
Susan Brook Rapids
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Saturday, July 18. With continuous rapids this was a repeated experience. The dragging and lifting of the canoe while another waded along shore with a rope tied to the bow hauling it. This was called trekking.14
George at abandoned Indian camp.1903
On the shore of Lake Disappointment
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