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Visit Gibbet Hill

by crummey

Gibbet Hill overlooks St. John's Harbour.A Gibbet is for the public display of executed criminals and Gibbet Hill is named after such a scaffold.Gibbiting was meant as a deterrent to othersThe corpses were painted in tar to preserve them, and many remained on display for years.Gibbets were usually upright posts with crossbeam. The tarred-corpses were suspended from the crossbeams by chains. Sometimes they were chopped into quarters and hanged in different places.Folklore states Gibbet Hill received its name in the early 1600's when pirate-corpses were hanged upon the mount.Gibbet Hill was used by Major Richards in 1701 for the public display of a court-martialed soldier. It was again used in 1754, to display the bodies of two criminals convicted of miurdering Judge Kean.Gibbiting didn't end all that long ago. Folklore states the last time anybody was sentenced to be gibbited in...

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Alexis River / Port Hope Simpson Labrador

by jamiesno

Port Hope Simpson is a small community strategically located centrally on the south east coast of Labrador. The forestry and tourism industries are very popular in the area. This is a beautiful view of the Alexis River. A great area for boating and fishing. It's location makes it a great base point as well to explore the southeast coast of Labrador.

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North West River

by jamiesno

North West River is central Labrador's oldest community, just 30 kilometres away from Happy Valley - Goose Bay. North West River is also straight across the river from the Innu community of Sheshatshiu.North West River is also home to the famous beach festival every summer.

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Mary's Harbour, Labrador

by jamiesno

Mary's Harbour is my birth place and home to many aunts, uncles, grand parents and friends so naturally I would recommend a visit to Mary's Harbour. It is mainly a snow crab fishing village where most of the employment is generating in the fishery sector. With the opening of the new coastal Labrador highway tourism is providing new employment.Mary's Harbour is also a gateway to the restored and historically rich Battle Harbour.It is also home of the Crab Festival an event that takes place every August so for some amazing seafood dishes I highly recommend this event for the bakeoff competition alone!

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Nain, Labrador

by jamiesno

Nain, Labrador has always been one of my favorite communities to explore to date in Labrador. It is Labrador and Newfoundland's most northerly settled community. The culture, fishing and scenery in Nain make it well worth the visit.I have a link to my own Nain page with more tips and amazing pictures of this area of the province.

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Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Labrador

by jamiesno

Happy Valley - Goose Bay is located in central Labrador and a great place for a stagging point for the rest of Labrador. Happy Valley - Goose Bay itself is very rich in Innu, Metis and Inuit culture. Combined in the summer months with nationalities from England, Italy and Germany the town is truly a melting pot of cultures unriveled by other towns in the province. I have a link to my own Happy Valley page with many more tips on activities for this region.

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Battle Harbour, One Time Capital of Labrador!

by jamiesno

Description:Battle Harbour is about 9 miles away from Mary's Harbour, Labrador on the southeast coast, maybe a little closer from St. Lewis, Labrador. The historic fishing village has been rebuilt and it really is like stepping back in time.I have fond memories as a kid spending a lot of time in the Battle Harbour area in speed boats jigging for the now elusive cod fish.If you have access to a speed boat there are also a lot of remains of other old vising villages in the area. For example ask about Trap Cove, Maddie's Cove and Indian Cove. These three are all within walking distance if you have a guide and great bakeapple country!Be sure to visit the Battle Harbour Web SiteHistory:The mercantile saltfish premises of Battle Harbour was established by a British firm, John Slade & Company in the mid 1700's. Because of its location Battle Harbour, became the major base for the region's cod...

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Cartwright, Labrador

by jamiesno

Description:Cartwright is a great place in Labrador from which to access the famous Eagle River, the Wonderstrands, sea kayaking and also a port for the provincial ferry system. History:Cartwright, established in 1775, was named after Captain George Cartwright. He was an English merchant and adventurer who established a fish and fur trading business. The settlement of Cartwright provided him with an excellent sheltered harbour and FlagStaff Hill gave him a lookout point from which he could look for privateers. He erected two canons there, both of which are still in place today. The business first established by Cartwright was sold to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1837 and this business still operates in Cartwright today. The Mealy Mountains can be seen from the community. The Eagle River, 20 miles to the southwest, has the best salmon fly fishing in the world. Ten miles to the north is a...

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Charlottetown, Labrador

by jamiesno

Description:Charlottetown is a great place to call home on the southeast coast of Labrador. It is an excellent village to get a feeling for small town Labrador with a rich fishing history and existing industry. Also a great place to try boating!Charlottetown first existed as "Old Cove", a winter place for summer fishing stations such as Square Islands, Seal Islands, Hawks Harbour, Dead Islands, Triangle, Tub Harbour, Venison Tickle, and Pinsent's Arm. These summer fishing stations were populated by families from Carbonear and Harbour Grace in Conception Bay, who fished for salmon in the summer and trapped in the winter. Charlottetown was selected as a permanent settlement in 1950 by Benjamin Powell Sr. and Clarence Perry. They were interested in medical, educational and religious services for their families. " Old Cove" was renamed Charlottetown by Mr. Powell in hopes that it would...

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Forteau in the Labrador Straits

by jamiesno

Description:Forteau / English Point is actually where I grew up through my teenage years, so if you have questions on Forteau or the Labrador Straits region definitely email me and I'll be happy to help you explore this region. Very scenic views in this area, icebergs galore, close proximity to North America's second tallest lighthouse and a great salmon fishing river!Forteau includes the small communities of English Point and Buckles Point. Its name is derived from the French words meaning "Strong Waters". A Jersey merchant , De Quettville, started a fishing business there in 1774 and in 1818, it was reported that Forteau was the largest British establishment in the Straits. Guernseymen settled in Forteau on the western side of the bay at Buckle's Point, while a group from Devonshire, England settled at English Point on the eastern side of the bay. When Bishop Field of the Anglican...

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
  1. St. John's Off The Beaten Path
  2. Wabush Off The Beaten Path
  3. Goose Bay Off The Beaten Path
  4. Island of Newfoundland Off The Beaten Path
  5. Nain Off The Beaten Path
  6. Deer Lake Off The Beaten Path
  7. Forteau Bay Off The Beaten Path
  8. Battle Harbour Off The Beaten Path
  9. North West River Off The Beaten Path
  10. Dildo Off The Beaten Path
  11. Corner Brook Off The Beaten Path
  12. Mary's Harbour Off The Beaten Path
  13. Makkovik Off The Beaten Path
  14. Saint Anthony Off The Beaten Path
  15. New World Island Off The Beaten Path
  16. Harbour Grace Off The Beaten Path
  17. Charlottetown Off The Beaten Path
  18. L'Anse au Loup Off The Beaten Path
  19. Channel-Port aux Basques Off The Beaten Path
  20. Ferryland Off The Beaten Path
  21. Trepassey Off The Beaten Path
  22. Stephenville Off The Beaten Path
  23. Carbonear Off The Beaten Path

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Q:  Hey, Looking to find the cheapest way to get to Macallum/Hermitage Bay from The Ferry from Sydney NS to Port Aux Basque ,NFLD.... 

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A: Hey, You must be joking. It is a long way from the Port Aux Basque ferry to Macallum where there are no roads. The only way to go there is from Gaultois by ferry. As I... 

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