Abraham's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Piccadilly Slant-Abraham's Cove is a designated place
in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
. It is located on the island
of Newfoundland, along St. George's Bay, on the Port au Port Peninsula
. The DPL consists of the fishing villages of Abraham's Cove and Piccadilly.
The area had a population of 436 in the Canada 2006 Census
.
and Mi'kmaq ancestry. The population kept livestock and fished for cod
, herring
, and lobster
. With the increasing scarcity of commercial fish, many residents found employment in the nearby Ernest Harmon US AFB
in Stephenville
, which operated from 1941 to 1966, or at the provincial highways depot. Today, very few local residents still engage in fishing
, and many men and women seek seasonal employment elsewhere in the province or in Nova Scotia
.
store, which is called Parkview. Its park
is located a kilometer from Parkview. It is a beautiful place for camping
, the beach
is sandy and a lot of people swim and go clamming on the shoal
s. It has a great view of the bay and nature trails. Camp sites, water, bathrooms, changing rooms, and electricity are available. Down the road about one kilometer is Piccadilly Central High School, which is known as "The Big Hole". There is a wharf across from the Colliers, and marine centre, where the fishermen sell lobster
s and fish. There is a church called Our Lady of Fatima where the community gathers on Sundays. In the early 1960's, Piccadilly housed the only theater west of Stephenville. It was known for showing very old, black and white movies during the winter months while warming it's clientele with a wood burning stove.
Designated place
A designated place or DPL is a type of community or populated area identified by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes. DPLs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages.DPLs are communities that lack...
in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is located on the island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
of Newfoundland, along St. George's Bay, on the Port au Port Peninsula
Port au Port Peninsula
The Port au Port Peninsula is a peninsula in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Roughly triangular in shape, it is located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.-Geography:...
. The DPL consists of the fishing villages of Abraham's Cove and Piccadilly.
The area had a population of 436 in the Canada 2006 Census
Canada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
.
Abraham's Cove
According to the local population, the Abraham's Cove site was first settled in the late 19th century by the Duffey family, of mixed AcadianAcadian
The Acadians are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia . Acadia was a colony of New France...
and Mi'kmaq ancestry. The population kept livestock and fished for cod
Cod
Cod is the common name for genus Gadus, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name for various other fishes. Cod is a popular food with a mild flavor, low fat content and a dense, flaky white flesh. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of...
, herring
Herring
Herring is an oily fish of the genus Clupea, found in the shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans, including the Baltic Sea. Three species of Clupea are recognized. The main taxa, the Atlantic herring and the Pacific herring may each be divided into subspecies...
, and lobster
Lobster
Clawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.Though several groups of crustaceans are known as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most...
. With the increasing scarcity of commercial fish, many residents found employment in the nearby Ernest Harmon US AFB
Ernest Harmon Air Force Base
Ernest Harmon Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. The base was built by the United States Army Air Forces in 1941 under the Destroyers for Bases Agreement with the United Kingdom....
in Stephenville
Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Stephenville is a Canadian town in Newfoundland and Labrador on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland....
, which operated from 1941 to 1966, or at the provincial highways depot. Today, very few local residents still engage in fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, and many men and women seek seasonal employment elsewhere in the province or in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
.
Piccadilly
Piccadilly has its own liquor and confectioneryConfectionery
Confectionery is the set of food items that are rich in sugar, any one or type of which is called a confection. Modern usage may include substances rich in artificial sweeteners as well...
store, which is called Parkview. Its park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
is located a kilometer from Parkview. It is a beautiful place for camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
, the beach
Beach
A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...
is sandy and a lot of people swim and go clamming on the shoal
Shoal
Shoal, shoals or shoaling may mean:* Shoal, a sandbank or reef creating shallow water, especially where it forms a hazard to shipping* Shoal draught , of a boat with shallow draught which can pass over some shoals: see Draft...
s. It has a great view of the bay and nature trails. Camp sites, water, bathrooms, changing rooms, and electricity are available. Down the road about one kilometer is Piccadilly Central High School, which is known as "The Big Hole". There is a wharf across from the Colliers, and marine centre, where the fishermen sell lobster
Lobster
Clawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.Though several groups of crustaceans are known as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most...
s and fish. There is a church called Our Lady of Fatima where the community gathers on Sundays. In the early 1960's, Piccadilly housed the only theater west of Stephenville. It was known for showing very old, black and white movies during the winter months while warming it's clientele with a wood burning stove.