Pouch Cove
Town
Town of Pouch Cove
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Official seal of Pouch Cove
Seal
Motto: 
First To See The Sun
Location of Pouch Cove in the St. John's Metropolitan Area.
Location of Pouch Cove in the St. John's Metropolitan Area.
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Founded1611[1]
Incorporated1970[1]
Government
 • MayorMark Vardy
 • MHAJoedy Wall (PC)
 • MPJoanne Thompson (LIB)
Area
 • Total58.34 km2 (22.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total2,063
 • Density35.5/km2 (91.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code709
Highways Route 20
WebsitePouch Cove

Pouch Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The population is 2,063 according to the Canada 2021 Census. It is located on the northeast Avalon Peninsula, 27 kilometres north of St. John's, the province's capital city.

The origin of Pouch Cove dates back to 1611, when fisherman from British ships, together with carpenters and other artisans, established a settlement.[1] The town was officially incorporated in 1970.[1] The post office was established in 1975. The Town has a Council consisting of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and five councillors.[2] The town's motto is "first to see the sun," referring to the sunrise in North America.[3]

In 1987 the municipality was amalgamated with the smaller rural settlement of Shoe Cove.[1]

47°46′01″N 52°46′01″W / 47.767°N 52.767°W / 47.767; -52.767

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Pouch Cove had a population of 2,063 living in 823 of its 872 total private dwellings, a change of -0.3% from its 2016 population of 2,069. With a land area of 58.24 km2 (22.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 35.4/km2 (91.7/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

Clifton Lodge

Clifton Lodge (Society of United Fisherman’s Lodge #42) was designated as a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2022.[5] The Lodge was founded in 1900 and received its name of “Clifton” after James A. Clift, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge located in St. John’s.[5] The original lodge was replaced by the current building, built between 1924 and 1926.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Michael Payne, Deborah Welch (16 September 2012). "Pouch Cove". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Town of Pouch Cove - Our Council & Staff". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Town of Pouch Cove". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017. First To See The Sun
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ a b Martin, Becky (2022-03-11). "Heritage NL Reveals Four New Historical Properties". The Muse. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  6. ^ "Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador Clifton Lodge SUF #46 Registered Heritage Structure". heritagenl.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-26.

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