Avalon Region Brigus Photos: Brigus Because of its proximity to Cupids it is likely that the harbour of Brigus was chosen as a site for settlement during the period of the establishment of the Cupids colony in the early 1600's. It has been settled since the early 1600's and was a major fishing port, particularly for ships involved in the seal hunt and the Labrador fishery during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Brigus. Taken from across the harbour, this image shows the Church of England (left) and Methodist (right) churches. Conception Harbour | Salmon Cove | Petty Harbour | Placentia | Carbonear | Brigus | Holyrood | St. John's | Portugal Cove | Harbour Grace | Colinet | Salmonier | Topsail Avalon Region | Burin Peninsula | Northeast Region | Labrador Region | Misc. Photos | Interactive Map About This Project | Biography: Joseph Laurence | Feedback Is Welcomed | Copyright Info. This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections Program, Industry Canada.