Old Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Old Perlican is a fishing village on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Incorporated in 1971, it is one of the oldest fishing communities in Newfoundland, serving as the major fishing station in Trinity Bay for migratory fisherman from England in the 1600s. Image:Oldperlican3
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[edit] History
Its name was recorded as "Parlican" as early as 1597, with the "old" being added sometime later to distinguish it from New Perlican further up the bay.
It was settled by at least 1640 when a planter named John Brown is listed as living there.
[edit] Timeline
- 1597 - Old Perlican first mentioned as "Parlican". At this time, Old Perlican is a summer fishery station for migratory fishermen.
- 1675 - First Newfoundland Census lists fourteen planters.
- 1697 - (February) - French under D'Iberville capture Old Perlican. They report that there are "19 houses, several stores, more than thirty head of horned cattle, and a number of sheep and pigs".
- 1729- Old Perlican is one of 11 harbours in Newfoundland to warrant the appointment of justice of the peace.
[edit] Towns and communities nearby
- Old Perlican Island
- Daniel's Cove
- Grates Cove
- Red Head Cove
- Bay de Verde
- Low Point
- Caplin Cove
- Sibley's Cove
- Lead Cove
- Brownsdale
[edit] Attractions
- Old Perlican Harbour Authority
- Beckett Heritage Property
[edit] Notable people
- Marilyn Churley
- William James Herder
- Harry Strong C.M. Order of Canada
- E. Fred Cram Newfoundland author and politician
- Wayne C. Button Newfoundland singer and songwriter
- Gary Meadus Successful Businessman
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