Caplin Cove

Caplin Cove
Community

Overlooking the Main Road, Community Of Caplin Cove
Caplin Cove

Location of Caplin Cove in Newfoundland

Coordinates: 48°02′40″N 52°59′30″W / 48.04444°N 52.99167°W / 48.04444; -52.99167Coordinates: 48°02′40″N 52°59′30″W / 48.04444°N 52.99167°W / 48.04444; -52.99167
Country  Canada
Province  Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division Division 1
Census subdivision Subdivision G
Settled Early 1700s
Population (2010)- This population is decreasing due to the out movement of people.
  Total About 130 residents
Time zone Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
  Summer (DST) Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Postal code A0A-1R0
Area code(s) 709
Highways Highway 70/Route 70
Website http://www.caplincove.ca/

Caplin Cove is a small community on the north shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is surrounded on the north by Low Point near the end of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, and on the south by Lower Island Cove. Caplin Cove was probably named for the large body of capelin in its waters.

History

Lower end of Caplin Cove

Caplin Cove used to be a small fishing community, which had its own integrated elementary school, accommodating the community's Anglican, United, and Salvation Army students. The growth of service centres combined with the harsh environment of Conception Bay contributed to the decline in population of Caplin Cove. The growth of the fresh frozen fish industry, nearby seafood processing plants, improved roads, and new educational facilities contributed to Caplin Cove’s survival.


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Geography

The community of Caplin Cove for the most part is on gently sloping area much higher than the coast where the majority of the buildings have been built. A road which follows a brook runs from east to west and slopes to sea level to a beach below. The Brook which stretches from the far reaches of the boundaries which runs from west to east, fed by many deep and shallow watered ponds, spotted around the region, drains into the ocean slightly dividing the community in two. Caplin Cove also consists of many natural underground fresh water springs. It is a moderately wooded area consisting of primarily balsam fir trees.

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Towns and communities nearby

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