English Harbour West

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay.[1] It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing.[2] The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster.

English Harbour West is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.[3]

Fitzgerald Academy, a kindergarten to 12th grade school, is located in English Harbour West.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Touring Newfoundland's Connaigre Peninsula". Cape Breton Post. Saltwire Network. November 17, 2016. Archived from the original on 7 July 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. ↑ Stoodley, Allan. "From fertilizer to delicacy: The history of lobster fishing in Fortune Bay". CBC News. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "St. Jacques Island Lighthouse". Parks Canada. Retrieved Nov 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Fitzgerald Academy". Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Hunt, Clayton. "Schools adjusting to lower enrolments | SaltWire". Saltwire.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.

47°27′44″N 55°29′45″W / 47.46222°N 55.49583°W / 47.46222; -55.49583

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