Gaskiers, Newfoundland And Labrador
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.