Brigus
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.
Brigus | |
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Brigus Location of Brigus in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 47°32′06″N 53°12′29″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | 1 |
| Settled | 1612 |
| Incorporated (town) | July 21, 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shears Mercer Jr. |
| • MHA | Helen Conway-Ottenheimer (Harbour Main) |
| • MP | Ken McDonald (Avalon) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.57 km2 (4.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 699 |
| • Density | 62.5/km2 (162/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal code span | A0A-1K0 |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 60 |
| Website | brigus |
| Brigus Lighthouse | |
| Constructed | 1885 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Height | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | tower painted with red and white vertical stripes |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Focal height | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Range | 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 3s |
Brigus was incorporated in July 1964. Its first mayor was Fred Bartlett. The current mayor is Shears Mercer Jr. Rev. R. Wells was the first clergy mayor elected in the province.
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