Harrington Harbour, Quebec
| Harrington Harbour | |
|---|---|
| Unconstituted locality | |
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  Harrington Harbour | |
| Coordinates: 50°30′0″N 59°28′47″W / 50.50000°N 59.47972°WCoordinates: 50°30′0″N 59°28′47″W / 50.50000°N 59.47972°W[1] | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| RCM | Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent |
| Municipality | Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent |
| Named for | Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington |
| Government | |
| • Federal riding | Manicouagan |
| • Prov. riding | Duplessis |
| Area[2] | |
| • Land | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 132.3/km2 (343/sq mi) |
| • Change (2006–11) | N/A |
| • Dwellings | 102 |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| Postal code(s) | G0G 1N0 |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
Harrington Harbour is an unconstituted locality (as defined by Statistics Canada in the Canada 2011 Census) within the municipality of Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. Its population in the 2011 census was 261.
History
Harrington Harbour was originally founded near the end of the 19th century by fishermen from Newfoundland.[3] The primary activity is commercial fishing for crabs, lobster, turbot, halibut, and cod.
Harrington Harbour was named after Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington. It is also known locally as "Hospital Island", from its earlier role as a medical centre for the area. Local tradition claims that this is the island on which 16th century French noblewoman Marguerite de La Rocque was marooned by her relative Jean-François Roberval as punishment for an affair.[3] "Marguerite's Cave" is one of the attractions on the island. Another attraction is the Jacques Cartier Monument, commemorating the French explorer and surveyor of the Gulf of St Lawrence. Harrington Harbour is a small village on average 300 residents. Harrington Harbour was originally settled by Newfoundland families in search of fish stocks in the second half of the 19th century. Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, founder of the famous medical mission in the region, visited Harrington Harbour starting in the late 19th century. Grenfell built a hospital on the island, earning the village its nickname of Hospital Island.
Present day
Today, fishing is still the main activity, with a bustling public wharf and fish plant. The Rowsell House is the best place to start your visit of Harrington Harbour. Located in one of the first houses built on the island of Harrington Harbour, the Rowsell House Interpretation Centre interprets the cultural and natural heritage of this charming community and its surrounding archipelago.
A heliport is located near the village and wharf facilities located in the village are also used to service the village of Chevery, where a regional airport is located.
Models, panels and local artifacts interpret traditional activities, fishing, and local history.
The village was the principal filming location for the Quebec film La Grande séduction (Seducing Doctor Lewis.)