Bird Cove: Also, on the Great Northern Peninsula, south of St. Barbe one would assume that the cove got its name from the presence of many birds, but who gave the town its name, and when it was given is basically unknown.

While it is a small town, with only 179 residents in 20216 (a decrease of 1.6% from 2011 when there were 182 residents), as one can read from the NP website, it is a "feisty" town, determined to survive:

The Town of Bird Cove was first settled in 1873 by Michael Meaney and his family... Fishing, mainly for lobster, cod and herring was the traditional source of employment for residents.

The discovery of aboriginal archeological sites in the 1990s has created a new industry based on tourism.

Thirty-eight archaeological sites have been discovered of which seven have been excavated. The 50 Centuries Society was established by residents and community partners to promote the discoveries.

One of the many significant finds has been a living site of the Maritime Archaic Indians, dating back to 4350 BC, the first of its kind to be discovered....

Bird Cove, like many towns on the Great Northern Peninsula, has a small and aging population. The town has responded by developing its tourism potential and developing programs to support aging residents.

The Town did see a significant increase in population in the past few years due to various developments and new services provided to all age groups in the town and region.

The town has supported the Going Healthy Program, funded and supported by a variety of organizations and volunteers. It is ongoing in the community building and promotes healthy lifestyle options.

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

Address of this page: http://nl.ruralroutes.com/BirdCove