Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Gaskiers-Point La Haye | |
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Town | |
Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 46°52′N 53°37′W / 46.867°N 53.617°W / 46.867; -53.617 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Incorporated | 1970 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Dillon, Ron |
• MHA | Sherry Gambin-Walsh (LIB) |
• MP | Ken McDonald (LIB) |
Area | |
• Land | 23.81 km (9.19 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 189 |
• Density | 9.7/km (25/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | Route 90 |
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.
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 km (8.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 8.1/km (21.0/sq mi) in 2021.
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
- St. Mary's Bay
- Newfoundland outport
- Avalon Peninsula
- List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador
References
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.