Woody Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Woody Island is an island and former settlement in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
History
[edit]Woody Island had a population of 261 persons in 1921.[1] The community was largely resettled by a provincial government program in the 1960s, but a small population remained into the early 1990s. Many of the original buildings and houses are currently still on the island, including a stone house.[2]
Economy
[edit]The primary economic activity on Woody Island is the fishery. Fishermen harvest cod, crab, lobster, and scallops.[3] Other summer residents are employed is a tourism business, Woody Island Resort.[4] This business employees about 20 people on a seasonal basis, including musicians, cooks and general staff for the resort. The original old shop has now been turned into a small museum featuring many items owned by previous inhabitants of Woody Island.
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[edit]47°46′44″N 54°11′49″W / 47.779°N 54.197°W
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