Quirpon Island

Not to be confused with Quirpon, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Quirpon Island is a small Canadian island off the northeastern tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

It is located at the southeastern edge of the Strait of Belle Isle, south of Belle Isle. Cape Bauld is located at its northeastern point. The haunting Isle of Demons legend originates from here.

Coordinates: 51°36′36″N 55°26′08″W / 51.61000°N 55.43556°W / 51.61000; -55.43556[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Quirpon Island". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.


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