English Harbour East
English Harbour East | |
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Town | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 147 |
Time zone | Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) |
• Summer (DST) | Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30) |
Area code(s) | 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.
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Coordinates: 47°38′00″N 54°54′00″W / 47.63333°N 54.90000°W