English Harbour West Explained

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay.^[1] It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing.^[2] The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster.

English Harbour West is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.^[3]

Fitzgerald Academy, a kindergarten to 12th grade school, is located in English Harbour West.^{[4] [5]}

References

47.4622°N -55.4958°W

Notes and References

1. News: Touring Newfoundland's Connaigre Peninsula . November 17, 2016 . Saltwire Network . . October 21, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707011610/https://www.capebretonpost.com/opinion/columnists/touring-newfoundlands-connaigre-peninsula-21191/ . 7 July 2019 . dead.
2. Web site: Stoodley . Allan . From fertilizer to delicacy: The history of lobster fishing in Fortune Bay . CBC News . 25 November 2020.
3. Web site: St. Jacques Island Lighthouse . Parks Canada . Nov 25, 2020.
4. Web site: Fitzgerald Academy . Newfoundland and Labrador English School District . 25 November 2020.
5. Web site: Schools adjusting to lower enrolments | SaltWire. Clayton. Hunt. Saltwire.com. 27 January 2022.