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CHAPTER 1:The Town of Point Leamington
Founded in 1870, because of its fishing grounds and its magnificent pine forest and the most accessible shoreline of Notre Dame Bay. Incorporated in 1970, the Town of Point Leamington is highly recommended on the list of places to visit. The serenity of a small, quaint, quiet town, nestled amongst the trees, overlooking the harbor, and hosting very friendly people.
The Mill River is one of our most cherished possessions. A beautiful sight to see but it has also generated a rich cultural heritage for this community. This community began because of the rivers supply of salmon and today it still supplies salmon to recreational anglers from all over. Today it is also a swimming pool for the community.
The Western Arm River is another salmon river, just fifteen minutes from town.
The Point Leamington Heritage Interpretation Center is located on the banks of the Mill River. There you can browse through the gift shop, learn about our local history through photos, videos documents, artifacts, etc. Take a minute to relax and have a cup of tea/coffee in Aunt Ethel's Kitchen, or take your tea/coffee outside and enjoy the view of the river from the gazebo.
The Rowsell's Hill Hiking Trail meanders along the Mill River and offers some breath-taking views. Continue on and you will find Jacob's Ladder. A stairway of 386 steps which will lead you up to the Lookout. (This portion of the trail we recommend for the more advanced hikers). At the Lookout, you can sit and enjoy a lunch at the picnic area, view Point Leamington and surrounding areas through you may even see some wild game (moose, rabbit).
If you enjoy nature trails, the town also offers a 1.5km boardwalk trail that circles around Otter Pond. There you can witness the beauty of the forest as well, and may also see some wildlife, (especially beaver). Picnic areas are also provided throughout the trail.
If you enjoy boating, launch your boat at one of the launch sites and spend a day on the water, explore Notre Dame Bay, stop in on one of the beautiful beaches and have a cook-up. Depending on the opening of the food fishery, you may be lucky enough to catch your own fish to cook.
Point Leamington also hosts several annual events which you may enjoy sharing with us.
February: (third week)
The Winter Carnival, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
Filled with fun and games, indoors and out.
April: (Thursday before Good Friday)
Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
An open hunt for Easter eggs for the children of the community. Prizes are also given.
July: (second week, Thursday to Saturday)
Point Leamington Day id held on Saturday, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
A day that begins with a parade through town, prizes are awarded for the best decorated floats. Then back to the Municipal Park for games of chance, entertainment, food and fun.
"Don't forget to purchase your rubber duckie, for the big rubber duckie race down the Mill River".
Festivities are continued into the night with dancing at Flicker's Bar and Grill.
August: (third or fourth Wednesday)
Seniors Garden Party, hosted by the Heritage Committee.
Seniors of this community and surrounding communities are invited to spend an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Heritage Interpretation Center.
September: (Saturday of Labour Day weekend)
Smash Up Derby, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
Entrants from the town and surrounding areas battle out a car smash up in the gravel pit in Western Arm.
September:
Targa Newfoundland
For the past five years the town has witnessed a world-class auto race. The main streets in the community are closed as Targa races through town on their route to Leading Tickles
October: (Halloween weekend)
Haunted House, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
Spooks, ghosts and goblins are set up in the Teen Center. Treats are given to those who are not too afraid to go through in the dark.
Halloween Dance at Flicker's Bar and Grill
November: (Guy Fox Night)
Public Bonfire, hosted by the Parks & Recreation and the Salvation Army Men's Service Club.
Located at the Gravel Pit. Recreation provides wieners and marshmallows for roasting and the Men's Service Club provides Hot Chocolate.
December: (first Monday)
Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
The community gathers for hot chocolate and donuts, sings Christmas carols and ends the evening with the lighting up of the towns Christmas Tree.
December: (mid)
Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Parks & Recreation.
Santa joins the towns children at the school cafeteria for breakfast. Then he's on to the Santa Clause Parade, hosted by the Firemen.
The Parade begins at the ballfield with the arrival of Santa by helicopter, he boards a truck and the parade begins. It goes through town and finishes at the Fire Hall where Santa presents every child in the community with a bag of goodies. Prizes are also awarded for the best decorated costumes. After the children receives their goodie bags, Santa delivers a fruit basket to every Senior 65 years and over.
**Other points of interest in the community are:
Municipal Park
Teen Center
Playground
Public Library
Sunset Village Housing Complex
Superior Glove Works, (largest industrial glove manufacturing plant in Canada)
Three churches: Salvation Army, United, and Pentecostal
High School and Elementary School
Flickers Bar and Grill
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The Point Leamington Town Crest.Point Leamington Town Hall, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Town of Point Leamington
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A view of Point Leamington from the Lookout on Rowsell's Hill.2000
Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Lynette Paul
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The Mill Riverearly 1900's
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:George Noseworthy
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The Mill Riverearly 1900's
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Heritage Center
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Salmon fishing at the Mill River1950's
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:George Noseworthy
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Swimming at the Mill River Pool2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Joyann Stockley
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The Mill River Swimming Pool2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Joyann Stockley
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The Mill River Swimming Pool2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Joyann Stockley
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Flooding at the Mill RiverApril 2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Robert Elliott
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Flooding at the Mill RiverApril, 2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Robert Elliott
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Flooding at the mouth of the Mill RiverApril, 2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Robert Elliott
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The Mill River Bridge, J.J. Thompson Memorial20 July 2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Fern Brent
The Point Leamington Heritage Center
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The Mill River Bridge, J.J. Thompson Memorial2006
Mill River, Point Leamington, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits:Fern Brent
The Point Leamington Heritage Center
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