Straits-St. Barbe Subregion
Straits - St. Barbe Region: Castor River South – Eddies Cove East
The Straits - St. Barbe Region is a long stretch of rural communities along the coastline of the Strait of Belle Isle. A seasonal ferry service (April through January) operates from St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon, Quebec which is Newfoundland's main ferry connection to the Labrador Coast. The main industry in the region is the fishery and there are two major fish plants located in Anchor Point and Black Duck Cove that employ many people in this region. The main service centre is Flower's Cove. It is the location for the Health Centre, school, pharmacy, bank and grocery stores.
A detailed description of each community and community services is available by clicking on the name of the community on the list at right.
The Straits - St. Barbe Region is a long stretch of rural communities along the coastline of the Strait of Belle Isle. A seasonal ferry service (April through January) operates from St. Barbe to Blanc Sablon, Quebec which is Newfoundland's main ferry connection to the Labrador Coast. The main industry in the region is the fishery and there are two major fish plants located in Anchor Point and Black Duck Cove that employ many people in this region. The main service centre is Flower's Cove. It is the location for the Health Centre, school, pharmacy, bank and grocery stores.
A detailed description of each community and community services is available by clicking on the name of the community on the list at right.
Key Services
Schools:
- Canon Richards Memorial Academy (Flower's Cove)
- Viking Trail Academy (K-12) (Plum Point)
- Viking Trail Academy (K-12) (Plum Point)
Health Services:
- Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre (Flower's Cove)
Banking:
- Bank of Nova Scotia (Flower's Cove)
