Brigus, Newfoundland 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-12-03
I.Population and Area
-Area
Land: 11.57 km2 (4.47 sq mi)
-Population (2016)
Total: 723
Density: 62.5/km2 (162/sq mi)
II.Natural Geography (environment and resources)
-Brigus is a small fishing community located in Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Brigus was home to Captain Bob Bartlett and the location of his residence Hawthorne Cottage.
-Incorporated in July 1964, Brigus' first Mayor was Fred Bartlett. The present Mayor is Byron Rodway. Rev. R. Wells was the first Clergy Mayor elected in the Province.
-How to get there
Brigus is located on the Island of Newfoundland, which is the most easterly part of Canada. The town is situated on the Avalon Peninsula, about 70km from the capital city of St. John's (St. John's Airport) and about 79km from Argentia the terminus of the Marine Atlantic ferry from
III.ECONOMY
-Paramedic Salaries in Newfoundland and Labrador: $29.43 per hour
-Website: https://ca.indeed.com/salaries/paramedic-Salaries,-Newfoundland-and-Labrador
-Website: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1001446&Geo2=PR&Code2=10&SearchText=Brigus&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=PR&GeoCode=1001446&TABID=1&type=0
IV.Industrial Characteristics
-Today, Brigus is a “tourism” town. Seasonal tourist accommodations, services and events such as the annual Blueberry Festival continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Brigus is well-positioned to build on the provincial tourism marketing strategy that emphasizes creativity, genuine and friendly people, cultural vibrancy and heritage, and the rugged beauty of the natural environment. The sustainability of economic prospects garnered through the tourism industry relies to a large extent on the historic townscape character and distinctive natural setting of the community.
-In recent years the community has taken advantage of its rich history through the tourism industry. Brigus is one of the few places on the Avalon Peninsula that preserved its historic buildings and community character. As tourism continues to grow, it is of upmost importance that the Town continue to preserve this historical legacy, in particular the history of Brigus harbour and surrounding area. The growth of the tourism industry in Brigus is reflected in the employment statistics, which indicate that traditional resource industries continue to generate economic activity, but many residents are employed in construction and manufacturing, professional services, and other services including retail trade, accommodation and food services. Brigus is well-positioned to build on the provincial tourism marketing strategy that emphasizes creativity, genuine and friendly people, cultural vibrancy and heritage, and the rugged beauty of the natural environment. The town’s proximity to St. John’s, an important gateway for tourists, needs to be promoted alongside regional tourism strategies. Events like the annual Blueberry Festival can continue to draw visitors from within and outside the province. The Town has also developed a niche market attracting artists as special interest visitors. The sustainability of economic prospects garnered through the tourism industry relies on the preservation of historic character, and scenic views of the harbour and rocky shoreline. The updated Plan and Development Regulations for design and construction in the Historic Area will help ensure that the heritage of Brigus is preserved and the longevity in the tourism industry is sustained.
-Website: https://www.brigus.net/images/uploads/brochures/Brigus-Municipal-Plan-2011-2021_002.pdf
V.Attractions
1.The Brigus Tunnel
-The Brigus Tunnel is a surprising reminder of the impact that the Labrador fishery and seal hunt had on the community of Brigus. The historic town is littered with reminders of what life was like hundreds of years ago and is known for its large number of heritage buildings and picturesque gardens. But the most notable historic site in the town is a large tunnel cut through solid bedrock near the harbour front. To many people’s surprise the tunnel is an artifact of the Labrador fishery in which many of the town’s inhabitants once participated.
-The tunnel was built for the famous Captain Abram Bartlett. Bartlett frequently made trips to Labrador to partake in the summer fishery but due to an overcrowded harbour would often have trouble finding a dock to unload his catch. After purchasing a larger ship, his previous berth at Riverhead was no longer usable. The only remaining suitable deep water berth nearby was in Brigus Harbour. Brigus' sheltered and deep water harbour was ideal for holding large ships but finding a place to dock a ship was often difficult due to surrounding cliffs. A tunnel through the ridge would give Bartlett access to his ship and allow for easy offloading of the catch.
-Bartlett immediately purchased a section of land near the ridge and hired the help of Cornish miner John Hoskins. Hoskins began construction of the tunnel around 1860. John Hoskins was a professional who had previously been employed at the Tilt Cove Copper Mines on the Baie Verte Peninsula (Virtual Museum). The roughly 80 foot long tunnel was constructed by hand drilling holes into the rock in which gunpowder would be placed. In order to keep the drill bits sharp a special forge was constructed near the tunnel site. The tunnel is reported to have taken around four months of continuous work to complete. The tunnel measured eight and a half feet high and about eight feet wide allowing wheel barrows, wagons and even horse and carriages to access the wharf on the other side. The tunnel was used until around 1910.
-Today the tunnel is accessible by anyone who wishes to venture through. The tunnel is located near the waterfront behind St. Georges Heritage Church near the Bartlett Memorial.
-Website: https://www.hiddennewfoundland.ca/brigus-tunnel
2.Hawthorne Cottage
-Hawthorne Cottage is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Brigus, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is operated by the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was the residence of Captain Bob Bartlett, a famed Arctic explorer. Bartlett is credited by marine historian Thomas Appleton with "the finest feat of leadership in Canadian Marine history" in his efforts to save the crew of the ill–fated Karluk under Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson.
-Built in 1830 by Brigus merchant John Leamon, Hawthorne Cottage came into the Bartlett family through Bartlett's mother, Mary Leamon Bartlett, granddaughter of John Leamon. In 1834 the house was moved 10 kilometers from its original site in Cochranedale to its current location in the centre of Brigus. In the house are the Benville Tearooms, once operated by Bartlett's mother and sisters.
-The cottage combines features of Newfoundland vernacular architecture enhanced by intricate architectural details. The architecture of Hawthorne has been recognized by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada as typifying the refined lifestyle of Newfoundland outport merchant families of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1978, and has been a Federal Heritage Building since 1993.
-Address: 1 South St, Brigus, NL A0A 1K0
-Phone: (709) 772-5367
-Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/hawthorne
3.The Legacy Centre
-With 400 years of history behind it, the Cupids Museum celebrates Canada’s first English settlement and the community that’s grown around it. The main exhibit tells the personal stories and struggles of John Guy and other settlers. Using multimedia, artifacts and of course, fun, visitors will uncover the living, breathing history of Cupids' legacy.
-With a stunning view of Cupids harbour and the surrounding landscape, there is no place more magical than the rooftop Faerie Garden — where unexpected surprises await for observant visitors.
-We take pride in focusing on local events that celebrate our cultural roots and community. Extremely stylish, the hall includes a full-service kitchen, professional multimedia capabilities, a large seating capacity and so much, much more.
-All bookings of Legacy Hall include access to our rooftop Faerie Garden, with its commanding views, seating areas, and unique bronze faerie sculptures by Morgan MacDonald.
-Website: https://cupidslegacycentre.ca/legacy-centre
VI.History
-Although no one knows for sure when Brigus was settled, one tradition is that it was settled shortly after Cupids. It is said that the settlement started in 1612, when the Spracklin family purchased half the harbour from John Guy. However, there is a written record of the population in 1675, when the first census of Newfoundland was compiled. Sir John Berry's census of 1675 lists 34 people living in Brigus, with three fishing rooms in operation. Two years later, the Poole census showed three families operating five fishing rooms, as well as raising cattle and pigs.
-Brigus stands at the forefront of Newfoundland's heritage settlements. The origin of the name Brigus is not known for sure. One theory has it coming from the town names ofBrickhouse or Brighouse, in Yorkshire, England. Another has the name coming from the French word for intrigue or plot, Brigue. The town counts among its settlers, pioneers from England, Ireland and Wales. It was at one time one of the major sealing ports. In 1847, Brigus sent sixty-six vessels to the seal hunt and over half were captained by natives of Brigus.
-In 1697, Brigus was captured and burned by the French under Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. The French did not want residents of Brigus to escape to Carbonear Island, which had been fortified. Houses at Gallis Cove and Riverhead were burned. Legend has it the French were on their way out of the harbour when they heard either a crowing rooster or a barking dog in Frogmarsh where other houses were hidden by the trees. They returned and burned the seven houses. At this time Abbé Baudoin, the priest who accompanied d'Iberville, reported that Brigus “was a well established English settlement, where there were about sixty men.” He said the French found 6000 salt cod fish stored at Brigus. In March 1705, a French force commanded by Jacques Testard de Monigny burnt Brigus a second time. However there were no lasting effects on the community. The war ended in 1713 without any further attacks.
-Captain Robert A. Bartlett
-The birthplace of Captain Robert A. Bartlett, the master mariner of arctic fame has immortalized the town in the annals of history. The monument at Bishop's Beach is a major tourist attraction, while Hawthorne Cottage (Bartlett's home in Brigus) has been declared a National Historic site.
-Town's Historic Character
-The town also boasts a reconstructed Stone Barn Museum, using all the stone from the original stonehouse. It stands as a tribute to the town's history.
-The Tunnel through solid rock on the waterfront, built in 1860 under the supervision of John Hoskins, a Cornish miner, provided a deep water berth for the Bartlett sailing ships.
-As you walk through our shaded, winding, ancient streets, take a step back in time and be reminded of an era long past, but not lost in our beautiful town. Stops along the way will let you visit our historic churches, view homes built almost 200 years ago. See the site ofThe Vindicator, where the Brigus newspaper was printed at the turn of the century, the Convent of Mercy ( built in 1860) the Orange Lodge, and the Jubilee Club(which is now the library) which was the meeting place of the "Merchant Princes of Brigus" from the late 1800's to the mid 1900’s.
-Website: https://www.brigus.net/viewpage.php?menuid=11
VII.Other information
-The town of Brigus has a low debt servicing ratio. As a result, it has sufficient means to borrow funds for needed capital infrastructure investment. In recent years, investment in new development and the renovation and restoration of existing buildings has had the effect of increasing property values and improving the community’s tax base. Water and sewer services have been provided to the Station Road areas and most of the older part of the town. Currently, service extensions are being planned for Riverhead. A program of street upgrades are being implemented as part of a municipal capital works program. As a participant of the regional waste management process, municipal waste is sent to the Robinhood Bay Regional Landfill in St. John’s.
-The Town has recently invested in improvements to its municipal fire hall and depot located in the heart of the historic area. During the consultations, it was suggested that the Municipal Depot be relocated and the property utilized to increase public space and amenity.
-In an era of increasing concern about the potential impacts of climate change, Brigus is particularly vulnerable. Existing development along the channelled streams in the historic district and low lying areas around Harbour Pond and wharves and docks along Brigus Bay are all at risk from more intense and frequent storms, floods, erosion, storm surges and rising sea levels. Future development must be managed to anticipate and prevent damage to persons and property as a result of climate change impacts. Preventing development in areas vulnerable to flooding and improving the design of infrastructure in vulnerable areas are means by which the Town can protect itself.
-Website: https://www.brigus.net/images/uploads/brochures/Brigus-Municipal-Plan-2011-2021_002.pdf
VIII.Contact information
-Government
MP: Ken McDonald (Avalon)
Mayor: Byron Rodway
-Town Council 15 Water Str. P.O. Box 220 Brigus, NL, CA, A0A 1K0
TL/FX: 709.528.4588
EM: brigus@eastlink.ca
-Website: https://www.brigus.net/businesses.php?menuid=114