Fermeuse

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Fermeuse
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Fermeuse
Location of Fermeuse in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 46°58′42″N52°57′18″W / 46.97833°N 52.95500°W / 46.97833; -52.95500
Country Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg  Newfoundland and Labrador
Population
 (2021)
  Total266
Time zone UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code 709
Highways NL Route 10.svg Route 10

Fermeuse is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 266 in the Canada 2021 Census.

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The town is located on the eastern portion of the Avalon Peninsula approximately 80 kilometers south of St. John’s via paved two-lane highway. Like other communities in the area, Fermeuse was used as a summer fishing station in the 1500s by the Portuguese and is referred to on early Portuguese maps as R. Fermoso and Rio Fremoze. [1] The fishery continues to be the economic engine for the town, but in recent history, projects such as a Marine Center and a wind power project have created new opportunities for residents. [2]

The harbour has excellent proximity to the offshore oil and gas operations off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Fermeuse Harbour is long (approximately 5 kilometers) and well protected. It provides a naturally sheltered port with hilly terrain to the north and south. The harbour possesses the key characteristics, including:

Fermuese, also has with many scenic hiking trails with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Bear Cove Point path is an 11.1-km point-to-point trail generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 3 h 49 min to complete and offers the opportunity for bird watching, hiking, and running. [4] The community also has many cottages catering to the numerous hikers of the East Coast Trail and other hiking trails in the area. [5]

Fermeuse is the hometown of former NHL player Ryane Clowe who played with the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fermeuse had a population of 266 living in 126 of its 171 total private dwellings, a change of

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References

  1. "Fermeuse, Newfoundland and Labrador". www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  2. "Fermeuse : Irish Loop". www.irishloop.nf.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. "Location and servies | Fermeuse" . Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  4. "East Coast Trail: Bear Cove Point Path".
  5. "Airbnb: Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Beach Houses, Unique Homes & Experiences". Airbnb. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  6. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.

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