Norris Point is a picturesque coastal community located at the centre of Gros Morne National Park. Norris Point drives its name from Neddie Norris, who is credited with being the first settler with his wife and children between 1789 and 1790. The Norris' apparently disappeared or left the area and consequently there is no official account of their residency.

William and Charlotte Humber from Dorset, England are officially listed as the first permanent settlers of Norris Point, arriving in 1833. No other families resided in Norris Point until the spring of 1858.

Future residents of Norris Point originating from England, Ireland and Scotland came mainly because of the fall herring fishery and like many others, found Bonne Bay a convenient location from which to access the coastal waters of Labrador. Their primary source of employment included the lobster fishery. Five local lobster factories and a herring fishery were established in Norris Point, and along with fur trapping provide their income.

The local families would exchange fish and fur for supplies, foodstuffs and clothing. The trading post became so popular that labourers, servants and apprentices were brought from southwestern England during the summer to support it.

In the early 1900's ferry service across Bonne Bay to Woody Point was established and the population in 1921 had risen to 372. The population included 241 Church of England residents, 58 Methodist residents and 78 Roman Catholics. Around this time, residents had also begun to engage in the cod and salmon fishery.

Community and business services in Norris Point include a K-12 school, Gros Morne Academy, located 9 kms north in Rocky Harbour a local site for the Tree House Family Resource Centre, a public library with public internet access – Community Access Centre and a community centre. A number of fishing enterprises work out of Norris Point and their fishing stores/sheds are located along the town's waterfront areas. In addition, recreational services that are available include – hockey arena, indoor swimming pool (owned by Parks Canada), ballfield and soccer pitch, all located 9 kms north in Rocky Harbour. Health care is provided in Norris Point at the Bonne Bay Health Centre, the Norris Point Dental Clinic, private doctor's office and physiotherapist & fitness centre. Other community services include post office and fire services. Business services include inns, cottages, housekeeping units, bed & breakfasts, restaurants & take outs, ATMs, grocery/convenience stores, pharmacy, and several service organizations, i.e. Lions Club and Seniors Club. Additional businesses and public services can be found in near by towns in the Bonne Bay region, i.e. Rocky Harbour and Sally's Cove.

Finally, the Norris Point Lookout and the Jenniex House are a photographer's delight, with breathtaking views of Town of Norris Point, Bonne Bay and the Tablelands. You can enjoy a great day with a hike to the seashore or enjoy a boat tour of Bonne Bay.