Gaskiers-Point La Haye

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Gaskiers-Point La Haye
Town
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Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 46°52′N53°37′W / 46.867°N 53.617°W / 46.867; -53.617 Coordinates: 46°52′N53°37′W / 46.867°N 53.617°W / 46.867; -53.617
Country Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg  Newfoundland and Labrador
Incorporated1970
Government
  MayorPearl Kielly
   MHA Sherry Gambin-Walsh (LIB)
   MP Ken McDonald (LIB)
Area
  Land23.81 km2 (9.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total189
  Density9.7/km2 (25/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code 709
Highways NL Route 90.svg Route 90

Gaskiers-Point La Haye is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, located in St. Mary's Bay. It is located southwest of St. Mary's. It became a local government community in 1970. In 2021, the town had a population of 189.

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Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Gaskiers-Point La Haye had a population of 189 living in 104 of its 128 total private dwellings, a change of

Local attractions

Hare Hill Trail (Point La Haye) is a well-developed trail that was originally used by wood cutters, hunters and berry pickers for centuries. The trail is a total of three kilometres long and reaches an elevation of 135 m at its highest point. Upon reaching the top, there is a view of many communities in St. Mary's Bay.

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References

  1. "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.