Norman's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Norman's Bay is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador
, situated at the head of Norman Bay, an extension of Martin Bay. The unofficial population is 52.
Norman Bay was a winter settlement for the fishing stations of Snug Harbour and Venison Tickle. At the time when southeast Labrador fishing stations were being encouraged to resettle in the 1960's, the Ward family at Snug Harbour resisted pressures to move to Charlottetown or another larger community and instead made Norman's Bay their permanent home. Most people are still dependent on fishing as the main source of income.
The community is reliant on the postal, air, and medical services in nearby Charlottetown.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, situated at the head of Norman Bay, an extension of Martin Bay. The unofficial population is 52.
Norman Bay was a winter settlement for the fishing stations of Snug Harbour and Venison Tickle. At the time when southeast Labrador fishing stations were being encouraged to resettle in the 1960's, the Ward family at Snug Harbour resisted pressures to move to Charlottetown or another larger community and instead made Norman's Bay their permanent home. Most people are still dependent on fishing as the main source of income.
The community is reliant on the postal, air, and medical services in nearby Charlottetown.