Labrador Region Bonne Esperance Photos: Bonne Esperance A major summer fishing station on the Lower North Shore of Quebec, the Bonne Esperance-St.Paul River area is situated about 32-48 km (20-30 mi) west of the Strait of Belle Isle, south of Forteau. Even though is was a part of Quebec, the area was used by Newfoundland fishermen, particularly the Whiteley family, during much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Group of Labrador Fishermen, Bonne Esperance. Emptying a Cod-bag, Bonne Esperance. Hauling the cod-trap, Bonne Esperance. The cod-trap was invented by George Whiteley, whose family were the chief settlers of Bonne Esperance in the late 19th century. Bonne Esperance, Labrador. Bonne Esperance, Labrador Bonne Esperance | Battle Harbour | Whale Island | Magdalene Islands | Way Of Life Avalon Region | Burin Peninsula | Northeast Region | Labrador Region | Misc. Photos | Interactive Map About This Project | Biography: Joseph Laurence | Feedback Is Welcomed | Copyright Info. This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections Program, Industry Canada.