Isle aux Morts
Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Isle aux Morts (/aɪl ə mɔːrt/, French pronunciation: [i.lo.mɔʁ]) is a small town on the Southwest Coast of the Island of Newfoundland, with a population of 559 (2021). The town is located approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) east from the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal in Port aux Basques along Route 470.[1]
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Isle aux Morts
Island of the Dead | |
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Town | |
Location of Isle aux Morts in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 47°35′17″N 58°58′40″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 559 |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | Route 470 |
Website | www |
There are two walking trails: Harvey Trail, named after George Harvey and his family (information below), and Boat Cove Trail, named for Boat Cove Pond, where residents obtained drinking water years ago. These two trails offer a great view of the harbour and the town. The Walters House museum, which is in an old-style house which shows what life was like in the past in Isle aux Morts. The house acted as the first school and church in Isle aux Morts. Another popular trail is the Secret Lawrence trail, Near the left side of the town. It is a 5km trail that is great for tourists !
Currently, the town contains a local bar and a school housing students from kindergarten to grade 9. During the summer season there is a museum and local cafe open. And the Marie Laurence house is open to all.
In the summer, usually late July, there is a week long festival, Ann Harvey Days commemorating Ann Harvey and her family for their brave and daring rescues of sailors stranded on sinking ships, on two occasions. (more information below)