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Little Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Little Harbour is a drive-through community of 13 families on the southern Twillingate island, approximately 3 km south of Twillingate on Route 340. Little Harbour is known for its scenic atmosphere and authentic small town feel.

Map of Little Harbour, Division No. 8, Subd. I, NL, Canada

Little Harbour has several wharfs, which were used by fishermen years ago, as well as a historic church that is no longer being used and a trail that leads to Lower Little Harbour, which can be walked, biked or drove on using a 4x4 vehicle. One of the main attractions in Lower Little Harbour is the Natural Arch.

  • The church's opening service date was May 10/1885, Rev. H. Hatcher from Moreton's Harbour. The first baptism was on August 30/1885 for Lilly Stuckless and Lilly Granville. Its first organ being installed in 1914, while the first bell was installed 10 years later in 1924.
  • There's a large rosette window on the rear facade.

    The stage/wharf of Little Harbour is known as "Pardy's Stage" more formerly known as "William Pardy Stage". It is the oldest building in the community of Little Harbour. Built by William Pardy in 1830's who was a native of Leamington, England. He moved there in 1835, and married a native of Twillingate, Eleanor Young. William Pardy (1802-1872{Aged 70 years}) Eleanor Young/Pardy (1805-1881{Aged 76 years})*

    Icebergs attract tourists to the Little Harbour and Twillingate area each year.

    References

    Little Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador Wikipedia