St. Bride's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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St. Bride's
Town
St. Bride's is located in Newfoundland
St. Bride's
St. Bride's
Location of St. Bride's in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 46°55′19″N 54°10′20″W / 46.92194°N 54.17222°W / 46.92194; -54.17222
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Government
 • MayorAmbrose Young
Population
 (2016)
 • Total252
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 100

St. Bride's is a small town on the Cape Shore of Newfoundland, Canada. Located 166 km Southwest of the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, St. Bride's is a fishing community with a population of approximately 252 persons as of 2016. The largest codfish ever caught, weighing in at 125 lbs, was landed here in 1905.[citation needed]

St. Bride's is the largest community on the Cape Shore, and serves as an administrative centre. It is home to and several businesses and government services.

The community is named for the Irish St. Brigid, which reflects the community's strong ties to the southeast of Ireland.

Coordinates: 46°55′N 54°10′W / 46.917°N 54.167°W / 46.917; -54.167

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