Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Glovers Harbour (/ˈɡloʊ.vərz/ GLOH-verz), formerly known as Thimble Tickle(s), is an unincorporated community and harbour in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located in Notre Dame Bay on the northern coast of the island of Newfoundland. As a local service district, it is led by an elected committee that is responsible for the delivery of certain essential services. It is delineated as a designated place for statistical purposes.
Glovers Harbour
Thimble Tickle | |
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Local service district / designated place | |
Welcome sign referencing the giant squid specimen of 1878 and its recognition by Guinness World Records | |
Glovers Harbour Location within Newfoundland Glovers Harbour Location within Canada | |
| Coordinates: 49°27′13″N 55°28′55″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Electoral district | Coast of Bays–Central–Notre Dame (federal) Exploits (provincial) |
| Census division | 8 (subdivision E) |
| Settled | late 1800s (≤1878) |
| Founded by | Joseph Martin |
| Named for | John Hawley Glover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0–20 m (0–66 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 6.5/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−03:30 (NST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−02:30 (NDT) |
| Postal code | A0H 1E0 |
| Area code | 709 (COC: 483) |
| NTS map no. | 002E06 |
| GNBC code | AAIAE |
| Highways | Route 350 (via Route 350-21; Glovers Harbour Rd.) |
| Website | www |
Settled sometime in the second half of the 19th century, Glovers Harbour has remained primarily a fishing village throughout its history. It is best known for the giant squid that was captured on its shores in 1878, which was subsequently recognised as a world record by Guinness. Glovers Harbour brands itself as the "home of the giant squid" and has a small heritage centre and "life-sized" sculpture dedicated to the animal, these being its main tourist attractions.