Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Raleigh is a town located northeast of St. Anthony
. It had a population of 295 in 1956, declining to 248 by the 2006 census.
Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay
, after the bay where it is located. However, in 1922, the Royal Navy
cruiser HMS Raleigh
, the flagship of the North Atlantic & West Indies squadron, ran aground across the straits in Labrador and the town of Raleigh was renamed after the ship. Raleigh is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from St. Anthony.
Raleigh has a harbour with Burnt Cape on one side to protect against the elements in the very harsh winters - which can see 12.3 metres (40.4 ft) snowbanks after a winter storm. Winter sports, particularly snowmobiling are a popular activity. With abundant fish in nearby rivers, the Raleigh area is popular for ice fishing
.
Raleigh had a population of 295 in 1956. In the mid 1980s the population grew to as much as 414 with more than 100 school age children. Locals were proud of their community and Raleigh dominated the local hockey
league.
Recently with the collapse of the fisheries the town has been in a downhill economic spiral and most younger people have moved away searching for jobs. In 2006 there were less than five school age children - all of whom go to school in St Anthony as the local school has long closed. The population is aging and often after somebody passes away another house is boarded up and abandoned.
Recently Raleigh has attracted world wide scientific interest after several species of plants found nowhere else on earth except Burnt Cape were found. This has also attracted tourists and there is now a hotel and sometimes in the summer, boat tours also around the stunning world class scenery.
St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador
-Attractions:* Is a popular tourist destination known for its whale watching.Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's work in St. Anthony is commemorated by several historic sites and museums, including:...
. It had a population of 295 in 1956, declining to 248 by the 2006 census.
Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay
Ha Ha Bay
Ha Ha Bay is a natural bay located on the northern tip of the Northern Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador....
, after the bay where it is located. However, in 1922, the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
cruiser HMS Raleigh
HMS Raleigh (1919)
HMS Raleigh was a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was commissioned as part of the British North Atlantic squadron in 1921....
, the flagship of the North Atlantic & West Indies squadron, ran aground across the straits in Labrador and the town of Raleigh was renamed after the ship. Raleigh is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from St. Anthony.
Raleigh has a harbour with Burnt Cape on one side to protect against the elements in the very harsh winters - which can see 12.3 metres (40.4 ft) snowbanks after a winter storm. Winter sports, particularly snowmobiling are a popular activity. With abundant fish in nearby rivers, the Raleigh area is popular for ice fishing
Ice fishing
Ice fishing is the practice of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the ice on a frozen body of water. Ice anglers may sit on the stool in the open on a frozen lake, or in a heated cabin on the ice, some with bunks and amenities.-Locations:It is a popular pastime...
.
Raleigh had a population of 295 in 1956. In the mid 1980s the population grew to as much as 414 with more than 100 school age children. Locals were proud of their community and Raleigh dominated the local hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
league.
Recently with the collapse of the fisheries the town has been in a downhill economic spiral and most younger people have moved away searching for jobs. In 2006 there were less than five school age children - all of whom go to school in St Anthony as the local school has long closed. The population is aging and often after somebody passes away another house is boarded up and abandoned.
Recently Raleigh has attracted world wide scientific interest after several species of plants found nowhere else on earth except Burnt Cape were found. This has also attracted tourists and there is now a hotel and sometimes in the summer, boat tours also around the stunning world class scenery.