Trinity Bight, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Trinity Bight is a large area of the Northwestern portion of Trinity Bay
, Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
. The bight
contains the communities of New Bonaventure
, Old Bonaventure
, Trouty
, Dunfield
, Goose Cove
, Trinity
, Trinity East
, Port Rexton
, Champney's Arm, Champney's West
, Champney's East, and English Harbour
.
Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trinity Bay is a large bay on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Major fishing communities include Trinity and Heart's Content.-Industry:...
, 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...
. The bight
Bight (geography)
In geography, bight has two meanings. A bight can be simply a bend or curve in any geographical feature—usually a bend or curve in the line between land and water....
contains the communities of New Bonaventure
New Bonaventure, Newfoundland and Labrador
Old Bonaventure is a small outport and extraordinary natural harbour in the Trinity Bight area of Trinity Bay that was originally settled by English emigrants seeking a new, if very challenging, life in the "New Founde Lande". It had a population of 85 in 1951 and 100 in 1956...
, Old Bonaventure
New Bonaventure, Newfoundland and Labrador
Old Bonaventure is a small outport and extraordinary natural harbour in the Trinity Bight area of Trinity Bay that was originally settled by English emigrants seeking a new, if very challenging, life in the "New Founde Lande". It had a population of 85 in 1951 and 100 in 1956...
, Trouty
Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador is a small settlement on the Bonavista Peninsula in Trinity Bay southwest of Catalina. It had a population of 178 in 1956.-See also:* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Dunfield
Dunfield, Newfoundland and Labrador
Dunfield is a village located southwest of Catalina. It had a population of 222 in 1940, 193 in 1951 and 210 in 1956.-See also:* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Goose Cove
Goose Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Goose Cove is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador....
, Trinity
Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trinity is a small town located on Trinity Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador.The harbour at Trinity was first used by fishing ships around the 16th century. The Portuguese explorer Gaspar Corte-Real is said to have named this place because he arrived here on Trinity Sunday in 1501. It was settled by...
, Trinity East
Trinity East, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trinity East, Newfoundland and Labrador was a village located south west of Catalina. The Way Office was established in 1879. The population was 188 in 1951 and 236 in 1956.-See also:* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Port Rexton
Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador
Port Rexton is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 690 in 1940, 449 in 1951, 454 in 1956 and 351 in the Canada 2006 Census. The town is part of a group of communities known as the Trinity Bight....
, Champney's Arm, Champney's West
Champney's West, Newfoundland and Labrador
Champney's West is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 432 in the Canada 2006 Census. The town is part of a group of communities known as the Trinity Bight.-See also:...
, Champney's East, and English Harbour
English Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
English Harbour is a village on Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador at Trinity Point. The Way Office was established in 1883 and the first Waymaster was Henry G. Batson. It had a population of 190 in 1956...
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See also
- References are on this page:
- List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador