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'''Fermeuse''' ({{coord|46|58|42|N|52|57|18|W|}} [[Newfoundland Standard Time Zone|NST]]) is a [[town]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. The town had a population of |
'''Fermeuse''' ({{IPAc-en|f|ɜːr|ˈ|m|j|uː|z}} {{respell|fur|MYOOZ}})<ref>{{Citation| author = [[The Canadian Press]]| title = The Canadian Press Stylebook| place = Toronto| publisher = [[The Canadian Press]]| edition = 18th| year = 2017}}</ref> ({{coord|46|58|42|N|52|57|18|W|}} [[Newfoundland Standard Time Zone|NST]]) is a [[town]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. The town had a population of 266 in the [[Canada 2021 Census]]. |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fermeuse, Newfoundland and Labrador |url=http://www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com/communities/fermeuse.htm |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fermeuse : Irish Loop |url=http://www.irishloop.nf.ca/home/fermeuse.htm |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.irishloop.nf.ca}}</ref> |
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Fermeuse is the hometown of former [[NHL]] player [[Ryane Clowe]] who played with the [[New Jersey Devils]] , [[New York Rangers]] and [[San Jose Sharks]]. It is also the hometown of Master Corporal Brent Kenny, a Canadian Armed Forces member who took the famous photo of the first same sex kiss of a service member in uniform of any military force in the world.{{citation needed|Date=September 2016}} |
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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: |
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* Safe harbour in most all weather conditions |
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* Ice free |
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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> |
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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> |
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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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== Demographics == |
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In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Fermeuse had a population of {{val|266|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|126|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|171|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:266-325}}|325|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|325|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|38.33|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|266|38.33|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000210 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=March 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
* [[List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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Revision as of 16:42, 27 September 2023
Fermeuse | |
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Location of Fermeuse in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 46°58′42″N 52°57′18″W / 46.97833°N 52.95500°W | |
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Population (2021) | |
• Total | 266 |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code | 709 |
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Fermeuse (/fɜːrˈmjuːz/ fur-MYOOZ)[1] (46°58′42″N 52°57′18″W / 46.97833°N 52.95500°W 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
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
- ^ The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
- ^ "Fermeuse, Newfoundland and Labrador". www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "Fermeuse : Irish Loop". www.irishloop.nf.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "Location and servies | Fermeuse". Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "East Coast Trail: Bear Cove Point Path".
- ^ "Airbnb: Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Beach Houses, Unique Homes & Experiences". Airbnb. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "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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