St. Bride's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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St. Bride's is a small town on the Cape Shore
of Newfoundland
, Canada. Located 166 km Southwest of the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador
, St. John's
, St. Bride's is a fishing community with a population of approximately 450 persons. The largest codfish ever caught, weighing in at 125 lbs, was landed here in 1905.
St. Bride's is the largest community on the Cape Shore
, and serves as an administrative centre. It is home to Fatima Academy and several businesses and government services.
The community is named for the Irish
St. Brigid, which reflects the community's strong ties to the southeast of Ireland.
Cape Shore
- Overview :The Cape Shore is a region on the southwestern portion of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland.Often confused or conflated with the Southern Shore , the Cape Shore is similarly rural and populated by Irish Newfoundlanders, but is geographically distinct...
of Newfoundland
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. Located 166 km Southwest of the capital 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...
, St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, St. Bride's is a fishing community with a population of approximately 450 persons. The largest codfish ever caught, weighing in at 125 lbs, was landed here in 1905.
St. Bride's is the largest community on the Cape Shore
Cape Shore
- Overview :The Cape Shore is a region on the southwestern portion of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland.Often confused or conflated with the Southern Shore , the Cape Shore is similarly rural and populated by Irish Newfoundlanders, but is geographically distinct...
, and serves as an administrative centre. It is home to Fatima Academy and several businesses and government services.
The community is named for the Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
St. Brigid, which reflects the community's strong ties to the southeast of Ireland.