Bay du Nord River
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The Bay du Nord River is located on the south coast of the Island of Newfoundland in the Canadian
province of Newfoundland and Labrador
. Much of the drainage basin is contained within the Middle Ridge Wildlife Reserve and the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve
of central Newfoundland.
The river empties into the Atlantic at Fortune Bay
, just north of the community of Pool's Cove
on Newfoundland's Connaigre Peninsula
.
The river was nominated as a Canadian Heritage River
in June 1992 and designated in 2006.
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...
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...
. Much of the drainage basin is contained within the Middle Ridge Wildlife Reserve and the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve
Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve
Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve is located in central part of the Island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The area encompasses an area of 2,895 km2 and is considered one of the last remaining unspoiled areas of the province devoid of human habitat...
of central Newfoundland.
The river empties into the Atlantic at Fortune Bay
Fortune Bay
Fortune Bay is a fairly large natural bay located on the south coast of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. The Bay is bounded by Point Crewe on the Burin Peninsula and Pass Island at the entrance to Hermitage Bay to the northwest for a distance of 56 kilometers...
, just north of the community of Pool's Cove
Pool's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pool's Cove is a community located on the north west side of Fortune Bay, on the South Coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Approximate population 206 ....
on Newfoundland's Connaigre Peninsula
Connaigre Peninsula
The Connaigre Peninsula is a Canadian peninsula located on the south coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador....
.
The river was nominated as a Canadian Heritage River
Canadian Heritage Rivers System
The Canadian Heritage Rivers System was established in 1984 by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's river heritage, to give them national recognition, and to encourage the public to enjoy and appreciate them. It is a cooperative...
in June 1992 and designated in 2006.