Avalon Region
St. John's Page 6 of 6
Photos: St. John's Page 6 of 6
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Banker in the Narrows: A banker is a fishing schooner which fished mainly on the Grand Banks, the rich fishing grounds
off the south coast of Newfoundland.
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The Narrows in Winter. The Narrows is the entrance to St. John's harbour.
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Narrows, St. John's. The Narrows is the entrance to St. John's harbour.
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Entrance to St. John's Harbour. The entrance to St. John's harbour is more commonly known as the Narrows.
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Cuckhold's Head: Cuckhold's Head forms the northern limit of Cuckhold's Cove, a small cove situated between St. John's and Quidi Vidi.
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Iceberg: Icebergs are very common off the coast of Newfoundland during the spring. This one is located approximately 5/6 km (3/4 mi) from entrance to St. John's harbour.
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Virginia Water: In the 1880s, this area was a prominent location for summer homes. Today it is a subdivision known as 'Virginia Park."
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Luke's Brook, St. John's.
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North Battery, St. John's. The remnants of the
British defense battery are visible in the centre of the picture.
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In the 1880s, this area was a prominent
location for summer homes. Today it is a subdivision known as "Virginia
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Luke's Brook, St. John's
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Duckworth and Water Streets: Water Street is to the right while Duckworth is to the left. The polygon-shaped building in the middle of the right side of the picture is the city's skating rink.
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