Northeast Region Exploits Photos: Exploits The community, located on an island at the head of Notre Dame Bay, takes it name from the nearby Exploits River. Settled since the 18th century, Exploits was once a major fishing, ship building and trading centre, but went into steep decline in the first half of the 20th century. It no longer has a resident population. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Exploits. Settlers' houses occupy the foreground. The Methodist Church and schoolhouse are in the background to the right. Exploits. The layout of the community and its sheltered harbour are much in evidence here. Exploits. The Methodist Church can be seen in the background. Greenspond | Little Bay (Green Bay) | Nipper's Harbour | Trinity | Conche | Exploits | Little Bay Islands 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.