This article is about the river in Newfoundland, Canada. Other rivers of the same name can be found here Humber River.

The Humber River is a river in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is approximately 120 kilometres long, rising in the Long Range Mountains; flowing southeast then southwest, through Deer Lake, to the Bay of Islands at Corner Brook.

A hydroelectric station on the river near Deer Lake provides power for industry and residential customers in western Newfoundland.

The Humber is also used quite extensivily for recreational pursuits. It is a popular salmon river for fishers in the area. The surrounding river valley is currently undergoing a transition now from woodland to exclusive high end resort area. A 300+ unit, 2 golf course development is currently in progress on the riverbank in the Boomsiding area.

See also

• Humber Arm

Rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador