Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador

Name

Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay, after the bay where it is located. The community was renamed after Sir Walter Raleigh, and public notice of the change was given by John R. Bennett, Colonial Secretary, on 24 March 1914. Coincidentally, in 1922, the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Raleigh, the flagship of the North Atlantic & West Indies squadron, ran aground across the straits in Labrador. Though untrue, local folklore holds that the town of Raleigh was renamed after the ship; this is an example of folk etymology.

General information

Raleigh is located about 29 km from St. Anthony. Raleigh has a harbour with Burnt Cape on one side to protect against the elements in the very harsh winters - which can see 12.3 m snowbanks after a winter storm. The Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve lies within the town's boundaries. Winter sports, particularly snowmobiling are a popular activity. With abundant fish in nearby rivers, the Raleigh area is popular for ice fishing.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Raleigh had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of 11.27 km2, it had a population density of in 2021.

References

References

2. (1993). "Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador". Harry Cuff Publications Ltd..
3. (13 March 1914). "Public Notice". Evening Herald.
4. http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/great_britain/pages/cruisers/hms_raleigh_page_1.htm Maritime Quest Retrieved 10 March 2011
5. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&q=Go+to+Raleigh,+Newfoundland+from+St+Anthony,+Newfoundland&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl Google Maps Retrieved 10 March 2011
6. (February 9, 2022). "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". [[Statistics Canada]].