Louis Babel (23 June 1826 – 1 March 1912) was an Oblate priest who might be considered multi-faceted in his career.

He was born in Veyrier, Switzerland and received his formal training in Europe before coming to Canada in 1851.

He moved from Grande-Baie to Les Escoumins where he began working with Father Charles Arnaud.

Looking back at his long career, Babel is remembered for his dedication and self-sacrifice as a missionary.

In 1892 a geologist by the name of Albert Peter Low, working for the Geological Survey of Canada, revealed for the first time the vast iron ore deposits and eventually the developments by the Iron Ore Company of Canada of Schefferville and Labrador City.