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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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It is connected by a [[ferry]] across the [[Strait of Belle Isle]] to [[Blanc-Sablon, Quebec|Blanc-Sablon]], [[Quebec]]<ref>[http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules/j_pollo.html Ferry route]</ref> |
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St. Barbe community is connected by a [[ferry]] across the [[Strait of Belle Isle]] to [[Blanc-Sablon, Quebec|Blanc-Sablon]], [[Quebec]]<ref>[http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules/j_pollo.html Ferry route]</ref> The MV Apollo crosses daily from St. Barbe to [[Blanc Sablon, Quebec]] and the [[Labrador]] part of the province. With the completion of the Trans Labrador Highway in November 2009 the importance of the transportation connect to mainland Canada though St. Barbe has grown. Future growth in ferry traffic will bring new business not only to St. Barbe but to the peninsula. The community develops a business sector serving visitors travelling on the Labrador Ferry. Servicing offer will increase as ferry traffic grows. |
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==Community activities== |
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St. Barbe is home to the region's arena. The community host a variety of events such as broomball, skating, and hockey. St. Barbe community is proud to host the annual Straits Festival each summer. |
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Community and business services for St. Barbe residents include a K-12 school, Viking Trail Academy (located 25 kms south in Plum Point). Health care is provided in Port Saunders at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, 130 kms south or Straits of Belle Isle Clinic Flowers Cove Clinic 20 kms north. Local fire service is based in Pigeon Cove. The community also has a RV Service Centre for travelers. Additional community, recreational and business services are found in the communities in the Plum Point area and south (130 kms) in Hawkes Bay, Port au Choix & Port Saunders. |
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In addition to the transportation connection to Labrador the coastline and the Long Range Mountain offer incredible scenery to visiting tourists. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:15, 26 August 2014
St. Barbe is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the northwestern peninsula of the island of Newfoundland.[1]
Geography
St. Barbe community is connected by a ferry across the Strait of Belle Isle to Blanc-Sablon, Quebec[2] The MV Apollo crosses daily from St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon, Quebec and the Labrador part of the province. With the completion of the Trans Labrador Highway in November 2009 the importance of the transportation connect to mainland Canada though St. Barbe has grown. Future growth in ferry traffic will bring new business not only to St. Barbe but to the peninsula. The community develops a business sector serving visitors travelling on the Labrador Ferry. Servicing offer will increase as ferry traffic grows.
Community activities
St. Barbe is home to the region's arena. The community host a variety of events such as broomball, skating, and hockey. St. Barbe community is proud to host the annual Straits Festival each summer.
Community and business services for St. Barbe residents include a K-12 school, Viking Trail Academy (located 25 kms south in Plum Point). Health care is provided in Port Saunders at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, 130 kms south or Straits of Belle Isle Clinic Flowers Cove Clinic 20 kms north. Local fire service is based in Pigeon Cove. The community also has a RV Service Centre for travelers. Additional community, recreational and business services are found in the communities in the Plum Point area and south (130 kms) in Hawkes Bay, Port au Choix & Port Saunders.
In addition to the transportation connection to Labrador the coastline and the Long Range Mountain offer incredible scenery to visiting tourists.
See also
Related articles
- St. Barbe Bay
- Blanc-Sablon, Quebec
- Strait of Belle Isle
- Newfoundland and Labrador, province
- Newfoundland Island
References
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