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Cape Roger Harbour (sometimes known as Cape Roger) is a tiny abandoned town located near St. Joseph's, Placentia Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada that had a tiny population of 4 in 1845.[1] Despite only being sparsely inhabited, the harbour has been used since the early 19th century for the fishery, particularly that of the herring and salmon fishery.[2][3]

Cape Roger Harbour
Abandoned Community
Cape Roger Harbour
Location of Cape Roger Harbour in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 47°22′56.3″N 54°44′25.6″W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Census divisionDivision 2
Census subdivisionDivision 2
Population
 (1845)
  Total4[1]
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
BayPlacentia Bay

Geography


Located on the western side of Placentia Bay, Cape Roger Harbour is within Cape Roger Bay which lies between St. Joseph's, Placentia Bay and Port Anne. Cape Roger Harbour, which is protected from the elements by Harbour Island, is bounded by water spouts that rush through the sandy loam that lies on the beach area. They can consistently rise above 10 feet over sea level.[4]


Buried Treasure


It is a popular belief that buried treasure is located within Cape Roger Harbour, however all attempts to unearth it have failed.[5]


See also



References


  1. Abstract Census and Return of the Population of Newfoundland 1845. St. John's, Nfld. 1845. p. 20. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  2. "Placentia Bay Schooners Arrive". No. Volume 30, Number 78. Evening Telegram. April 1, 1908. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  3. "Project puts wild salmon at risk | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  4. "Pirate Treasure". Western Star. May 25, 1951. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  5. "Pirate Treasure Of Placentia Described In Ottawa Journal". Western Star. May 25, 1951. Retrieved 29 November 2021.



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