Ramea | |
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  Ramea Location of Ramea inNewfoundland | |
| Coordinates:47°31′10.29″N57°24′04.28″W / 47.5195250°N 57.4011889°W /47.5195250; -57.4011889 | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | 3 |
| Settled | c. 1805 |
| Incorporated (town) | March 20, 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ian Stewart |
| • MHA | Andrew Parsons (Burgeo-La Poile) |
| • MP | Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 388 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal Code | A0N 2J0 |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways |  Ferry toBurgeo Ferry toGrey River |
Ramea is a small village inNewfoundland and Labrador located on Northwest Island, one of a group offive major islands located off the south coast ofNewfoundland,Canada. The island is approximately 3.14 km long by 0.93 km wide (1.95 miles by 0.58 miles). The other major islands in thearchipelago are Great (or Big) Island, Middle Island, Harbour Island, and South West Island.[2]
Ramea is inaccessible by road and is serviced by an intra-provincial ferry inBurgeo.[3][4][5][6]
The community, originally settled in the early 19th century for its proximity to rich fishing grounds and safe anchorages, was once a thriving fishing village. The town of Ramea was incorporated in 1951.[7] It was probably named for Le Ramée, a street inSaint Peter Port, the capital ofGuernsey.[8]
From 1949 to 1970, businesswomanMarie Penny owned and operated John Penny & Sons,[9] one of the largest frozen fish companies in Newfoundland during the 20th century.[10] Since thecod moratorium of 1992, the isolated community has struggled to survive, having declined to about 50% of its peak population of 1,120 in the 1970s.[citation needed]
ACome Home Year for Ramea was held in 2009.[citation needed]
Ramea is home to a large number of plants, which include thepurple pitcher plant andbakeapple. Furthermore, the island and surrounding islands serve as a fall and winter home to many migratory seabirds.[citation needed]
In 2004, Ramea was chosen for the site of Canada's first wind-diesel demonstration project was completed with the support of CETC-Ottawa. Six 65 kW wind turbines were installed on the island of Ramea, Newfoundland. The objective of the project was to demonstrate that the Wind-Diesel Integrated Control System (WDICS) can be used to displace diesel power generation by introducing wind to the island's grid and to show significant energy efficiency and reliability for northern, remote or isolated locations.[citation needed]
Thewind-diesel pilot program generates around 400,000 kWh electricity annually.[citation needed]
Ramea was selected as the pilot site[11] for aWind-Hydrogen power system. The project is being undertaken byNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro in partnership withNatural Resources Canada,Memorial University,University of New Brunswick and Frontier Power Systems.[citation needed]
The wind-hydrogen system was due for completion in April 2010.[12] In 2018 it was reported that the project was experiencing difficulties and was shut down.[13]
In the2021 Census of Population conducted byStatistics Canada, Ramea had a population of388 living in206 of its207 total private dwellings, a change of-13.2% from its 2016 population of447. With a land area of 1.86 km2 (0.72 sq mi), it had a population density of208.6/km2 (540.3/sq mi) in 2021.[14]
There are a number of walks on the island. The walk also includes thewind-diesel plant.[citation needed]
Walking to the island's highest point on top of Man O'War Hill offers excellent views ofarchipelago and across to White Bear Bay.[citation needed]
Every year the islands host to a traditional music festival on the second weekend of August.[citation needed]
Hunting of different species of seabirds, such asEider Ducks andMurres (Turres).[citation needed]
West -Burgeo East -Grey River
47°31′N57°23′W / 47.517°N 57.383°W /47.517; -57.383
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