Lark Harbour and York Harbour: Located in the Bay of Islands area, both are named after ships. While Cook is best known for being the captain of his ship the Grenville, he was also the captain of two other ships, the H.M.S. Iark (hence Lark Harbour) and the H.M.S. York (hence York Harbour).

Lark Harbour, located on the north shore of the Bay of Islands near its southwestem entrance, was named by Cook while surveying the area in 1767.

The most recent census showed a population of 522 in 2016, a 2.4% increase from the 510 recorded five years previously. York Harbour located on the south side of the Bay of Islands was also named in 1767.

The population of York Harbour in 2016 was less than that of Lark Harbour. There were 344 residents then, not much change from the previous census in 2011 when 347 residents were recorded (0.9% decrease).

BLOW ME DOWN PROVINCIAL PARK:

Located off Highway 450, the park is 60 km (37.3 mi) west from Corner Brook and the Trans Canada Highway.

On a peninsula between Lark and York Harbours, at the mouth of the Bay of Islands, Blow Me Down Provincial Park offers magnificent views of the Blow Me Down mountains and the Bay of Islands making this park one of the most scenic locations in the area to visit.

As mentioned previously, the origin of the expression "blow me down" comes from old sailing jargon referring to a sudden wind and is also the term given to a hill or headland that rises steeply from the water and subject to a sudden down-draft of wind.

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

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