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* Sufficient deep water, berthing spaces and supportive laydown areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Location and servies {{!}} Fermeuse |url=https://fermeusebase.com/location/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Sufficient deep water, berthing spaces and supportive laydown areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Location and servies {{!}} Fermeuse |url=https://fermeusebase.com/location/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Fermuese, also has with many scenic hiking trails with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Bear Cove Point path is an 11.1-km point-to-point trail generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 3 h 49 min to complete and offers the opportunity for bird watching, hiking, and running.<ref>{{Cite web |title=East Coast Trail: Bear Cove Point Path |url=https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/east-coast-trail-bear-cove-point-path }}</ref> The community also has many cottages catering to the numerous hikers of the East Coast Trail and other hiking trails in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Airbnb: Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Beach Houses, Unique Homes & Experiences |url=https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/32501736 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Airbnb |language=en-CA}}</ref>


Fermuese, also has with many scenic hiking trails with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Bear Cove Point path is an 11.1-km point-to-point trail generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 3 h 49 min to complete and offers the opportunity for bird watching, hiking, and running.<ref>{{Cite web |title=East Coast Trail: Bear Cove Point Path |url=https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/east-coast-trail-bear-cove-point-path |url-status=live}}</ref> The community also has many cottages catering to the numerous hikers of the East Coast Trail and other hiking trails in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Airbnb: Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Beach Houses, Unique Homes & Experiences |url=https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/32501736 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Airbnb |language=en-CA}}</ref>


Fermeuse is the hometown of former [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player [[Ryane Clowe]] who played with the [[New Jersey Devils]], [[New York Rangers]] and [[San Jose Sharks]].
Fermeuse is the hometown of former [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player [[Ryane Clowe]] who played with the [[New Jersey Devils]], [[New York Rangers]] and [[San Jose Sharks]].
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[[Category:Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador]]
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 27 September 2023

Fermeuse
Town
Fermeuse is located in Newfoundland
Fermeuse
Fermeuse
Location of Fermeuse in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 46°58′42″N 52°57′18″W / 46.97833°N 52.95500°W / 46.97833; -52.95500
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Population
 (2021)
 • Total266
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code709
Highways Route 10

Fermeuse (/fɜːrˈmjz/ fur-MYOOZ)[1] (46°58′42″N 52°57′18″W / 46.97833°N 52.95500°W / 46.97833; -52.95500 NST) is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 266 in the Canada 2021 Census.

The town is located on the eastern portion of the Avalon Peninsula approximately 80 kilometers south of St. John’s via paved two-lane highway. Like other communities in the area, Fermeuse was used as a summer fishing station in the 1500s by the Portuguese and is referred to on early Portuguese maps as R. Fermoso and Rio Fremoze.[2] The fishery continues to be the economic engine for the town, but in recent history, projects such as a Marine Center and a wind power project have created new opportunities for residents.[3]

The harbour has excellent proximity to the offshore oil and gas operations off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Fermeuse Harbour is long (approximately 5 kilometers) and well protected. It provides a naturally sheltered port with hilly terrain to the north and south. The harbour possesses the key characteristics, including:

  • Safe harbour in most all weather conditions
  • Ice free
  • Sufficient deep water, berthing spaces and supportive laydown areas.[4]

Fermuese, also has with many scenic hiking trails with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Bear Cove Point path is an 11.1-km point-to-point trail generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 3 h 49 min to complete and offers the opportunity for bird watching, hiking, and running.[5] The community also has many cottages catering to the numerous hikers of the East Coast Trail and other hiking trails in the area.[6]

Fermeuse is the hometown of former NHL player Ryane Clowe who played with the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks.

Demographics[edit]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fermeuse had a population of 266 living in 126 of its 171 total private dwellings, a change of -18.2% from its 2016 population of 325. With a land area of 38.33 km2 (14.80 sq mi), it had a population density of 6.9/km2 (18.0/sq mi) in 2021.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
  2. ^ "Fermeuse, Newfoundland and Labrador". www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. ^ "Fermeuse : Irish Loop". www.irishloop.nf.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  4. ^ "Location and servies | Fermeuse". Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. ^ "East Coast Trail: Bear Cove Point Path".
  6. ^ "Airbnb: Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Beach Houses, Unique Homes & Experiences". Airbnb. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  7. ^ "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.

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