Gaskiers-Point La Haye | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 46°52′N 53°37′W / 46.867°N 53.617°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pearl Kielly |
| • MHA | Sherry Gambin-Walsh (LIB) |
| • MP | Ken McDonald (LIB) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 23.81 km2 (9.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 9.7/km2 (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 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
- 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.
This page was last edited on 24 December 2023, at 06:17