Gaskiers – Point La Haye

Gaskiers-Point la Haye
—  Town  —
Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland
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Country  Canada
Province  Newfoundland and Labrador
Incorporated 1970
Government
 • Mayor Pearl Kielly
 • MHA Felix Collins (PC)
 • MP Scott Andrews (L)
Area
 • Land 23.81 km2 (9.2 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 302
 • Density 12.7/km2 (32.9/sq mi)
Time zone Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
 • Summer (DST) Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Area code(s) 709

Gaskiers-Point la Haye is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located in St. Mary's Bay. It is located southwest of St. Mary's. It became a local government community in 1970. The town had a population of 302 in the Canada 2006 Census.

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Local Attractions

Hare Hill Trail (Point La Haye) is a well-developed trail that was originally used by wood cutters, hunters and berry pickers for centuries. The trail is a total of three kilometres long and reaches an elevation of 135 m at its highest point. Upon reaching the top, the scenery is spectacular with a view of just about every community in St. Mary's Bay.[1]

Towns and Communities nearby

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