Coordinates: 47°46′44″N 54°11′49″W / 47.779°N 54.197°W / 47.779; -54.197

Woody Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Woody Island is located in Newfoundland and Labrador
Woody Island
Woody Island
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Location of Woody Island in Newfoundland and Labrador

Woody Island is an island and former settlement in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.

History

Woody Island had a population of 261 persons in 1921.[1] The community was resettled by a provincial government program in the 1960s. Many of the original buildings and houses are currently still on the island, including a stone house.[2]

Economy

The primary economic activity on Woody Island is the fishery. Fishermen harvest cod, crab, lobster, and scallops.[3] Other summer residents are employed is a tourism business, Woody Island Resort.[4] This business employees about 20 people on a seasonal basis, including musicians, cooks and general staff for the resort. The original old shop has now been turned into a small museum featuring many items owned by previous inhabitants of Woody Island.

See also

References

  1. ^ "1921 Census - Woody Island".
  2. ^ "Woody Island".
  3. ^ "Newfoundland Sportsman Visits Woody Island Resort: Fishing Part 1". YouTube.
  4. ^ "Home". woodyi.com.

External links

47°46′44″N 54°11′49″W / 47.779°N 54.197°W / 47.779; -54.197


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