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The small town of Indain Bay is located on the north side of Bonavista Bay on the road to the shore and boasts one of the best fishing spots for Brook Trout in Eastern Canada. The Indian Bay area offers quality Brook Trout angling in an unspoiled wilderness setting. The Indian Bay River is also a licensed salmon river. This combination of trout and salmon angling makes Indian Bay an exciting destination for an experienced or novice angler.2
Indian Bayc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Indian Bay Riverc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The first family to settle in Indian Bay was the Skeffingtons. King George ll gave George Skeffington the right to fish the Indian Bay River and export the fish to England. George may have been residing here as early as 1720, conducting his wide spread salmon operation.5
Indian Bayc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Willam Parsons and his wife Ann came from England around 1790 and settled in on Parson's Point. Willam built the schooner called the Indian Queen.7
Indian Bayc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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In the beginning of the 19th century Indian Bay was the only Bonavista Bay Community between Salvage and Greenspond.9
Indian Bay Riverc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The 1836 census recorded one family of five in Indian Bay, likely that of Willam Parsons. By 1857 another family settled in Indian Bay. The 1870 census recorded this family to be that of Adam Parsons. By 1901 the population reached 40 people.11
Indian Bay River25 July 2005
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The 1911 census recorded the establishment of a lobster fishery. However, employment in the area was mainly provided by three saw mills.Arthur Button and his brother Thomas, built a sawmill at Dumplin Cove, which is about 1.5 miles from Silver Fox Island. They employed several men cutting logs during the winter.
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Mouth of Indian Bay River25 July 2005
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The 1921 census recorded the first school construction. The school had one classroom and was heated by a wood stove. The number of students enrolled in this school is unknown. |
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