Avalon Region Petty Harbour Photos: Petty Harbour Situated approximately 15 km by road south from St. John's, the community of Petty Harbour is set deep into the head of Motion Bay. The majority of its residents were employed in the fishery until its proximity to St. John's made jobs in the service industry more lucrative once road connections were put in place. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Petty (Petit) Harbour 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.