Admirals Beach

Admirals Beach is a rural community located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Admirals Beach
Town
Admirals Beach
Location of Admirals Beach in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 47°00′17″N 53°38′32″W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division1
Settledc. 1805
Incorporated (town)January 16, 1968
Government
 • MayorKeith Guitar
 • MLAFelix Collins (Placentia and St. Mary's)
 • MPScott Andrews (Avalon)
Area
 • Land24.42 km2 (9.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total135
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Postal Code
A0B 3A0
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 94

Previously spelled Admiral's Beach, it is a fishing port located on the island of Newfoundland; specifically it is along a point of land in the southern Avalon Peninsula near Great Colinet Island fronting St. Mary's Bay.

The community was incorporated in January 1968.

Geography

Good fishing grounds and a sheltered cove attracted the first settlers to the area. The town is part of Division 1 and is bounded by St. Mary's Bay and the unorganized area Subdivision W. Nearby communities include St. Joseph's, Riverhead and St. Mary's.

History

Admirals Beach was first settled in the early nineteenth century by a French admiral. In 1864 there were three families living there. By 1911 it had a Post Office and a population of 39. The community grew over the years until a large population came from Great Colinet Island during the resettlement programme of 1956. Its population in the 2016 Census was 135.[1]

Economy

Although the majority of its residents were fishermen, Admirals Beach also had two ship building yards where fishing boats and longliners were built with supplies from local sawmills.

See also
  • List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Admirals Beach, Town [Census subdivision], Newfoundland and Labrador". Retrieved October 20, 2019.

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