Gaskiers-Point La Haye

Gaskiers-Point La Haye is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, located in St. Mary's Bay. It is located southwest of St. Mary's. It became a local government community in 1970. In 2021, the town had a population of 189.

Gaskiers-Point La Haye
Town
Gaskiers-Point La Haye is located in Newfoundland
Gaskiers-Point La Haye
Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 46°52′N 53°37′W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Incorporated1970
Government
  MayorPearl Kielly
  MHASherry Gambin-Walsh (LIB)
  MPKen McDonald (LIB)
Area
  Land23.81 km2 (9.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total189
  Density9.7/km2 (25/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code709
Highways Route 90

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Gaskiers-Point La Haye had a population of 189 living in 104 of its 128 total private dwellings, a change of -18.5% from its 2016 population of 232. With a land area of 23.29 km2 (8.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 8.1/km2 (21.0/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

Local attractions

Hare Hill Trail (Point La Haye) is a well-developed trail that was originally used by wood cutters, hunters and berry pickers for centuries. The trail is a total of three kilometres long and reaches an elevation of 135 m at its highest point. Upon reaching the top, there is a view of many communities in St. Mary's Bay.

Towns and communities nearby

See also

References

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