Avalon Region Conception Harbour Photos: Conception Harbour A town in the southwestern part of Conception Bay between Avondale and Colliers, 64 km (40 mi) from St. John's. Until 1870 it was known as Cat's Cove. Tradition has it that Brian Collins was the first to settle there in the 1700's. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Conception Harbour (Cat's Cove) Conception Harbour (Cat's Cove) 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.