 A map of sites found from the Groswater Proto-Inuit culture across Newfoundland and Labrador. | |
| Geographical range | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|
| Dates | 800 BC – 200 BC |
| Type site | Groswater Bay |
| Major sites | Phillip's Garden East/West |
| Preceded by | Maritime Archaic |
| Followed by | Dorset culture |
The Groswater culture was a Paleo-Eskimo culture that existed in Newfoundland and Labrador from 800 BC to 200 BC. The culture was of Arctic origin, and migrated south after the decline of the Maritime Archaic people following the 900 BC Iron Age Cold Epoch. It is believed to have been replaced by or developed into the Dorset culture around 2000 BP.[1] It is named after Groswater Bay, a bay in central Labrador.
- ^ Erwin et al. 2005, p. 48.