Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Name
Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay, after the bay where it is located. The community was renamed after Sir Walter Raleigh,[1] and public notice of the change was given by John R. Bennett, Colonial Secretary, on 24 March 1914.[2] Coincidentally, in 1922, the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Raleigh, the flagship of the North Atlantic & West Indies squadron, ran aground across the straits in Labrador.[3] Though untrue, local folklore holds that the town of Raleigh was renamed after the ship; this is an example of folk etymology.
General information
Raleigh is located about Template:Convert from St. Anthony.[4] Raleigh has a harbour with Burnt Cape on one side to protect against the elements in the very harsh winters - which can see Template:Convert snowbanks after a winter storm. The Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve lies within the town's boundaries. Winter sports, particularly snowmobiling are a popular activity. With abundant fish in nearby rivers, the Raleigh area is popular for ice fishing.
Demographics
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References
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- ↑ http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/great_britain/pages/cruisers/hms_raleigh_page_1.htm Maritime Quest Retrieved 10 March 2011
- ↑ http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&q=Go+to+Raleigh,+Newfoundland+from+St+Anthony,+Newfoundland&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl Google Maps Retrieved 10 March 2011
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