Granby Island

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Location of Granby Island in Newfoundland

Granby island is a small island located in White Bay in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The nearest settlement is Pollards Point. The island last recorded a population of 38 in 1971, after which the remaining settlers moved to either the western side of Baie Verte peninsula or the eastern side of the Great North Peninsula. [1]

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References

  1. "Welcome to Granby Island ..." RoadsideThoughts. Manta BlueSky. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 5 Jun 2016.

Coordinates: 49°44′27″N56°43′08″W / 49.740724°N 56.718957°W / 49.740724; -56.718957 (Granby Island)