Goose Cove East: Located southeast of St. Anthony, Goose Cove was originally called Petit Oie, which translates to mean "little goose". Undoubtedly the word "Oie" was difficult for English speaking folk, so that was probably the reason behind the change.

According to the material written in the ENL, "the nomenclature of the site has been remarkably consistent, appearing on Courcell's map of 1675 as les ove et petit gyes, and later as Petit Oye (c.16S0), petitoues (Detcheverry, 1689), Petit Oyes (Bellin, 1754) and Goose Cove (Cook and Lane, 1770).

The cove was mentioned in a petition of the merchants of St. Malo to the Parliament of Brittany in 1640 as a fishing station with the capacity to accommodate eighty men during the fishing season..."

Not only was there good fishing in the area, but the forested shores of the bay also provided the settlers with much-needed lumber (e.g., for building casks for fish, fishing rooms, etc.).

The community's natural scenery is beyond compare. At the entrance to the community drive up Breakheart Hill to look out on Goose Cove. Enjoy the natural beauty of Doctor's Point, jutting out into the bay. The view from the lookout is undoubtedly one you will not forget.

The railway had a train track that used to run through Goose Cove. Although the actual track has been removed, the path provides a leisurely scroll which ends up at the Trinity Train Loop.

Look out for moose as they have often been sited at various points along the trail. From the Loop you can hike out to the "Shivers".

Used mostly for berry picking in season, the path may be difficult to follow and it is advised to tour with a guide.

While hiking the area, take a trip to Indian Falls. Located further along the road, past the Trinity intersection, it is visible from the 'road. Follow the river for only a couple of minutes to find yourself at the foot of the falls.

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

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

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