a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Climate Deer Lake has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with moderately warm summers that are on the short side, with quite long and cold winters that are moderated by its proximity to a large body of water. With precipitation high year-round, Deer Lake receives plenty of snowfall in winters. Transport The community is served by Deer Lake Regional Airport, which is the nearest airport to Corner Brook. It is also the busiest airport in the western part of the island. It also serves an area stretching from Port Aux Basques on the southern tip, the Northern Peninsula and eastward towards the island's centre. As such, it serves a population of approximately 100,000 people. Notable people Dwight Ball, former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Darren Langdon, National Hockey League player Gallery See also List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador References External links Official web site Deer Lake – Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Ladrador, vol. 1, pp. 608–609. Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador