Population: 128 (1996)
137 (1986)

A small fishing community located to the north of Carbonear.

1700's - Estimated period of time when Perry's Cove was probably settled.

1791 - John King was a resident and shares the most common family name of others 200 years later. Family names of other early settlers include: Budden, Butt, Kelloway and Swain.

1846 - A church and school were built.

1857 - First time population (186) was recorded separate from nearby Salmon Cove.