Island of Ponds

Island of Ponds
Island of Ponds (Canada)
Geography
Coordinates 53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°W / 53.46; -55.89Coordinates: 53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°W / 53.46; -55.89
Country
Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Demographics
Population 200 (approximate)[1] (as of 2007)
Ethnic groups Métis[2]

Island of Ponds is an island off of the east coast of Labrador. The Labrador mainland lies to its south and a channel called Domino Run separates it from Spotted Island to the north.[3] The only remaining settlement on the island is Black Tickle.[1] It is connected to the mainland by a seasonal coastal ferry service.[1]

Island of Ponds consists mainly of igneous rock with a shallow cover of sediment, insufficient to support trees.[2] The island is named for its 366 shallow ponds.[2] Despite the many ponds, access to safe drinking water has been a long-standing problem for residents of the island.[1][2]

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