English Harbour West

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay. It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing. The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster. It is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.

See also

List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

Fortune Bay

Settlements	Bay d'Est Bay L'Argent Belleoram English Harbour East English Harbour West Grand le Pierre Harbour Breton Harbour Mille Little Harbour East Pool's Cove Rencontre East St. Bernard's – Jacques Fontaine Terrenceville

Coordinates: 47°27′44″N 55°29′45″W / 47.46222°N 55.49583°W / 47.46222; -55.49583

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