English Harbour East
English Harbour East | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 139 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
English Harbour East is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a village located northeast of Belleoram. The Way Office was established in 1883 on July 1. The first Postmistress was Annis Hackett in 1891. The town had a population of 169 in the Canada 2006 Census. Many people moved to the area from such remote communities as Conne in the early to mid 20th Century.[1] Its boundaries are established by the Town of English Harbour East Order under the Municipalities Act (Newfoundland and Labrador).[2]
Education
The community is served by St. George's School, which is a school that houses grades 9-12.
English Harbour East Fishing Sheds
Several fishing sheds from abandoned communities elsewhere in Newfoundland have been moved to English Harbour East and restored.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Restoration Projects: English Harbour East – English Harbour East Fishing Sheds". Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador – Fisheries Heritage. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ "Town of English Harbour East Order under the Municipalities Act (O.C. 97-621), Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 108/97". House of Assembly, Newfoundland and Labrador. September 2, 1997. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ "Restoration Projects: English Harbour East – English Harbour East Fishing Sheds". Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador – Fisheries Heritage. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
External links
- Newfoundland 1921 Census. English Harbour East, Fortune Bay District, 166 Persons in 23 Households
- English Harbour East - Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol.1, p. 779.
47°38′00″N 54°54′00″W / 47.63333°N 54.90000°W
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