McCallum, Newfoundland and Labrador
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McCallum is an isolated community on the southern coast of Newfoundland. It is accessible only by boat or by air, and in appearance and way of life is thought by some to be as close to a pre-20th century community as may be found. McCallum lies in an enclosed harbour and is sheltered between two hills. The community survives primarily on the fishery. Whaling was also a major industry in the late 19th century. It is also about an hour and a half from the nearest road, in a similar community called Hermitage.
, Muddy Hole
, Indian Cove
, Lock's Cove
, Richards Harbour, Great Jervais
and Mosquito
.
In the past there was only a muddy or dirt walkway. Today there is a wooden walkway and also two major concrete roads. Walking is still the primary means of land transport around the community. ATVs have become rather popular, however.
, Colonial Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
from 1899 to 1901.
The waters around McCallum have been fished since at least the 16th century, however no permanent settlement existed until after the Seven Years' War
, after 1816. When the French
gained possession of the Islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the English
on the Islands were forced to find new homes, and looked just north, to Newfoundland's southern coast.
It was during this time that Captain James Cook was appointed marine surveyor of Newfoundland, and mapped out in detail the coastline and waters around McCallum to create a boundary for where the French
were still allowed to fish.
which is called D2L for short and CDLI
. CDLI uses D2L as the content management system, D2L alone does not do anything.
There are now more than four ATV
's used for various jobs in the community, such as garbage pickup, hauling freight, and bringing groceries to the shop. Also, ATVs have become popular for residents needing to get various jobs done quicker. Snowmobiles are popular in winter.
Aside from the traditional fishery, there is also a lobster fishery
.
In recent years there has also been aquaculture in and around the community of McCallum. However, it is now little seen. The lifeblood of McCallum revolves around the sea.
McCallum is quickly decreasing in population, and because of its size there are limits on what establishments can do.
McCallum like many other rural towns has its own slang, and local folklore.
Geography
As a result of resettlement, the community has grown and has taken in people from surrounding communities such as PushthroughPushthrough, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pushthrough is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador....
, Muddy Hole
Muddy Hole, Newfoundland and Labrador
Muddy Hole is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador.It is featured in the beginning of Farley Mowat's 1969 book The Boat Who Wouldn't Float....
, Indian Cove
Indian Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Indian Cove is a small one-street community just off Route 340 on New World Island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. There are no stores or other services; instead education is provided by New World Island Academy in Summerford and grocery shopping can be done in nearby Twillingate....
, Lock's Cove
Locks Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Locks Cove was a settlement located three miles west of St. Anthony.The first Postmistress was Gladys Rachel Elliott in 1955. It had a population of 66 in 1956.-See also:* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Richards Harbour, Great Jervais
Great Jervais, Newfoundland and Labrador
Great Jervais is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador....
and Mosquito
Mosquito, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mosquito is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador....
.
In the past there was only a muddy or dirt walkway. Today there is a wooden walkway and also two major concrete roads. Walking is still the primary means of land transport around the community. ATVs have become rather popular, however.
History
McCallum takes its name from Sir Henry Edward McCallumHenry Edward McCallum
Sir Henry Edward McCallum colonial governor born Yeovil, Somersetshire, England and died in England....
, Colonial Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
Lieutenant-Governors of Newfoundland and Labrador
The following is a list of the Governors and Lieutenant Governors of Newfoundland and later Newfoundland and Labrador. Though the present day office of the lieutenant governor in Newfoundland and Labrador came into being only upon the province's entry into Canadian Confederation in 1949, the post...
from 1899 to 1901.
The waters around McCallum have been fished since at least the 16th century, however no permanent settlement existed until after the Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a global military war between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines...
, after 1816. When the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
gained possession of the Islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
on the Islands were forced to find new homes, and looked just north, to Newfoundland's southern coast.
It was during this time that Captain James Cook was appointed marine surveyor of Newfoundland, and mapped out in detail the coastline and waters around McCallum to create a boundary for where the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
were still allowed to fish.
Facilities
McCallum has a public wharf, a fire department, a bed-and-breakfast, local internet access, a ferry service to Hermitage (where the nearest road is located), and distance education facilities. There is only one general store, Fudges Store (there were two for many years until Riggs and Sons Ltd. went out of business); the church is St Peter's Anglican, and the school is St Peter's All Grade School. The school is small with only around ten students. Distance education is a popular means of education for the high school students (grades 9 to 12), through Desire2LearnDesire2Learn
Desire2Learn Incorporated is a provider of enterprise eLearning solutions and develops online Learning Management Systems used at more than 450 institutions around the world...
which is called D2L for short and CDLI
Centre for Distance Learning & Innovation
The Centre for Distance Learning & Innovation or CDLI is a branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education responsible for providing efficient education opportunities to students living in remote areas.-History:...
. CDLI uses D2L as the content management system, D2L alone does not do anything.
There are now more than four ATV
All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
's used for various jobs in the community, such as garbage pickup, hauling freight, and bringing groceries to the shop. Also, ATVs have become popular for residents needing to get various jobs done quicker. Snowmobiles are popular in winter.
Aside from the traditional fishery, there is also a lobster fishery
Lobster fishing
Lobster fishing, sometimes called lobstering, is the commercial or recreational harvesting of marine lobsters, spiny lobsters or crayfish.-Lobster tools and technology:...
.
In recent years there has also been aquaculture in and around the community of McCallum. However, it is now little seen. The lifeblood of McCallum revolves around the sea.
McCallum is quickly decreasing in population, and because of its size there are limits on what establishments can do.
McCallum like many other rural towns has its own slang, and local folklore.