Trouty: Located on the north side of Trinity Bay, approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Trinity, Trouty has been a fishing community, according to material presented in the ENL, from 1675 on.

Fishermen travelling upstream via Trouty Brook, which bisects the community, arrive at what is described as a "well-sheltered inner harbour".

It was settled in the early 1800s, most of the early settlers coming from some of the older communities in the Trinity area.

While names of many of the early settlers are well known (none had the surname "Trout" or "Trouty") hours of research never uncovered how the town got its name.

It is known that both sea trout and salmon are found in Trouty Brook, so maybe it was named after the trout but if such was the case, why wasn't it called Trout River?

Trouty is such an odd word, however, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary there is such a word, meaning "containing or likely to contain abundant trout" and even though the website states that the first known use of the word "trouty" was in 1676, where it was used is not cited.

Trouty is unique in that boats must travel up the fresh water river, as opposed to having use of a harbour to dock their boats. In this same river, one can fish for sea trout or salmon.

St. Matthew's Anglican Church has served, for many years, as a landmark for boats entering the narrow, rocky harbour. Consecrated in 1888, St. Matthew's was the second church in Trouty.

It houses a small stained glass window, (pewter chalice and paten brought in the 1940's, from the school chapel of the Holy Innocents (which had fallen into disuse because of a declining population) in nearby Spaniard's Cove.

Trouty offers several scenic walking, tours. Flagstaff Hill is located at the end of Trouty and is accessible by both foot and vehicle. Surrounded by trees and grassy fields, the view is breathtaking.

Continue on to the beach and look out over the salt water to watch fishing boats in all their splendor, As well, try the 20 minute walk to New Castle Pond.

Surrounded by an abundance of plant life, the pond furnishes an excellent swimming hole. Take a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon.

To fully appreciate the community, take a short walk to the top of Look Out Hill. Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the sun setting over the sea.

Used with permission from "Uncovering the Origin of 1001 Unique Place Names in Newfoundland and Labrador" 2021 Jennifer Leigh Hill

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