Keels, Newfoundland And Labrador
Like many outport villages in Newfoundland such as Twillingate, population has been shrinking with the collapse of the cod fishing industry. Some of the highlights in Keels are the geological features known as "the Devil's Footprints" that are found on the rocks surrounding the town, the Anglican Cemetery that dates to the beginnings of the community, and a natural sea-spray phenomenon known as "Clark's Chimney Hole" on the coast. The one and only store located in the middle of the community has been owned by the Mesh family for generations.
There is also an Anglican church and a small wharf which was used for commercial fishing until the cod fishery moratorium in 1992. The community is somewhat of a tourist attraction due to the outdoor activities and also the fact that it is one of the smallest and oldest communities in Newfoundland. In addition, there are several restored homes that are excellent examples of outport architecture, including the restored "Orange Hall" which was once a meeting hall for the Orange Order.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Keels had a population of 46 living in 25 of its 50 total private dwellings, a change of -9.8% from its 2016 population of 51. With a land area of 6.67 km (2.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 6.9/km (17.9/sq mi) in 2021.
See also
References
- ^ "Keels | Intangible Cultural Heritage". Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ Barrett, Heather (February 23, 2019). "This winter in Keels, a tea room inspired by the movie Maudie is where it's at". CBC.
- ^ "Keels | Intangible Cultural Heritage". Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ "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.