Ramea, Newfoundland and Labrador

Ramea, Newfoundland and Labrador is a small village located on Northwest Island, one of a group of five major islands located off the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The island is approximately 3.14 km long by 0.93 km wide. The remaining major islands in the archipelago are Great Island, Middle Island, Harbour Island, and South West Island.HistoryThe community, originally settled in the early 19th century for its proximity to rich fishing grounds and safe anchorages, was once a thriving fishing village. The town of Ramea was incorporated in 1951. Since the cod moratorium of 1992, the isolated community has struggled to survive, having declined to about 50% of its peak population of 1,120 in the 1970s.CultureStatistics Canada detail demographics follow link here2009 was Ramea Come Home YearFlora and faunaRamea is home to a large number of plants, which include the purple pitcher plant and bakeapple. Furthermore, the island and surrounding islands serve as a fall and winter home to many migratory seabirds.ActivitiesThere are a number of walks on the island. The walk also includes the wind-diesel plant.Walking to the island's highest point on top of Man O'War Hill offers excellent views of archipelago and across to White Bear Bay.