English Harbour East

English Harbour East
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

  1. ↑ "Restoration Projects: English Harbour East – English Harbour East Fishing Sheds". Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador – Fisheries Heritage. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Restoration Projects: English Harbour East – English Harbour East Fishing Sheds". Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador – Fisheries Heritage. Retrieved 2009-09-11.

Coordinates: 47°38′00″N 54°54′00″W / 47.63333°N 54.90000°W / 47.63333; -54.90000


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