Committed to the conservation, enhancement and stewardship of habitat across Newfoundland and Labrador
Channel - Port aux Basques
SAM Member Since: August 2003
Area Protected: 727 acres
The Town of Channel - Port aux Basques, with a population of ~4,200, is located on the south-west coast of Newfoundland. The town is the central point of entry or "gateway" to the island, via ferry. It is known for its natural, deep water port and in the past was used by the Basques people as a safe-haven in stormy seas. Channel-Port aux Basques was once two separate communities and it wasn't until 1945 that the two were integrated into one.
Conservation Area
The Conservation Area covers 727 acres of wetland of significance to waterfowl in three ponds. These ponds and marshes and their surrounding vegetated buffers provide prime habitat for nesting and brood rearing of juvenile waterfowl.
Big Barachois, 480 acres.
Shorebird, Channel - Port aux Basques Stewardship Zone
Channel - Port aux Basques Stewardship Zone
Explore Channel - Port aux Basques
Town of Channel - Port aux Basques website
Grand Bay West Beach Trailway
J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park
Wildlife Watching
Community Fact Sheet
Resources
Channel - Port aux Basques Kids Map
Download and print this pamphlet to use at your next community stewardship event
