Gaskiers-Point La Haye
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 2011, the town had a population of 233.
Gaskiers-Point La Haye | |
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Town | |
![]() ![]() Location of Gaskiers-Point la Haye in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 46°52′N 53°37′W | |
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Province | ![]() |
Incorporated | 1970 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pearl Kielly |
• MHA | Felix Collins (PC) |
• MP | Scott Andrews (L) |
Area | |
• Land | 23.81 km2 (9.19 sq mi) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 232 |
• Density | 9.7/km2 (25/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code(s) | 709 |
Highways | ![]() |
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
- Admiral's Beach
- Mosquito
- St. Mary's
- St. Vincent's-St. Stephen's-Peter's River
- Riverhead
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See also
- St. Mary's Bay
- Newfoundland outport
- Avalon Peninsula
- List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
References
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