Little Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Little Harbour is a drive-through community of 13 families on the southern Twillingate island
, approximately 3 km south of Twillingate
on Route 340
. Little Harbour is known for its scenic atmosphere and authentic small town feel.
Little Harbour has several wharf
s, which were used by fishermen years ago, as well as a historic church that is no longer being used and a trail that leads to Lower Little Harbour, which can be walked, biked or drove on using a 4x4 vehicle. One of the main attractions in Lower Little Harbour is the Natural Arch.
There's a large rosette window on the rear facade.
The stage/wharf of Little Harbour is known as "Pardy's Stage" more formerly known as "William Pardy Stage". It is the oldest building in the community of Little Harbour. Built by William Pardy in 1830's who was a native of Leamington, England. He moved there in 1835, and married a native of Twillingate, Eleanor Young.
William Pardy (1802-1872{Aged 70 years})
Eleanor Young/Pardy (1805-1881{Aged 76 years})*
Icebergs attract tourists to the Little Harbour and Twillingate area each year.
Twillingate Islands
Twillingate Islands are a group of islands in Notre Dame Bay of the Island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...
, approximately 3 km south of Twillingate
Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Twillingate is a town of 2,448 people located on the Twillingate Islands in Notre Dame Bay. It is located off the northeastern shore of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was incorporated on September 30, 1965. The town is about north of Lewisporte and...
on Route 340
Newfoundland and Labrador Route 340
Route 340 is a road in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador that runs from Notre Dame Junction to Long Point Lighthouse, passing through the towns of Lewisporte, Summerford, Twillingate, and other smaller communities.The highway has a length of 106 kilometres and a speed limit...
. Little Harbour is known for its scenic atmosphere and authentic small town feel.
Little Harbour has several wharf
Wharf
A wharf or quay is a structure on the shore of a harbor where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.Such a structure includes one or more berths , and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.A wharf commonly comprises a fixed...
s, which were used by fishermen years ago, as well as a historic church that is no longer being used and a trail that leads to Lower Little Harbour, which can be walked, biked or drove on using a 4x4 vehicle. One of the main attractions in Lower Little Harbour is the Natural Arch.
- The church's opening service date was May 10/1885, Rev. H. Hatcher from Moreton's Harbour. The first baptism was on August 30/1885 for Lilly Stuckless and Lilly Granville. Its first organ being installed in 1914, while the first bell was installed 10 years later in 1924.
There's a large rosette window on the rear facade.
The stage/wharf of Little Harbour is known as "Pardy's Stage" more formerly known as "William Pardy Stage". It is the oldest building in the community of Little Harbour. Built by William Pardy in 1830's who was a native of Leamington, England. He moved there in 1835, and married a native of Twillingate, Eleanor Young.
William Pardy (1802-1872{Aged 70 years})
Eleanor Young/Pardy (1805-1881{Aged 76 years})*
Icebergs attract tourists to the Little Harbour and Twillingate area each year.
See also
- Twillingate, Newfoundland and LabradorTwillingate, Newfoundland and LabradorTwillingate is a town of 2,448 people located on the Twillingate Islands in Notre Dame Bay. It is located off the northeastern shore of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was incorporated on September 30, 1965. The town is about north of Lewisporte and...
- Purcell's Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorPurcell's Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorPurcell's Harbour is a small fishing community on the southern Twillingate island, about 4 km outside the town of Twillingate, near the community of Little Harbour. The community has a small natural harbour which opens up into Main Tickle...
- Durrell, Newfoundland and LabradorDurrell, Newfoundland and LabradorDurrell is a community on the southern island of Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is located off Route 340, named Durrell Street. It is a part of the Town of Twillingate....
- Crow Head, Newfoundland and LabradorCrow Head, Newfoundland and LabradorCrow Head is a small town located on the north island of Twillingate in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is home to the Long Point Lighthouse and Twillingate Dinner Theatre. Its only land border is with the Town of Twillingate, to the southeast....
- Bayview, Newfoundland and LabradorBayview, Newfoundland and LabradorBayview is a collaboration of small fishing communities along the southern island of Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador. The communities within Bayview were formerly called Bluff Head Cove, Gillard's Cove, Manuel's Cove and Ragged Point...
- Back Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorBack Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorBack Harbour is a Canadian community located on the northern island of Twillingate in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the Town of Twillingate.It was a farming and fishing village that had two stores and two schoolhouses in 1911...