"Torbay was originally called Thorn Bay" Torbay by crummey

Its commonly-held that Torday Newfoundland is named for Torbay Devon. However, Torbay was origionally called Thorn Bay.

The place is a good spot foe icegerg watching.

If you want to go for a scenic walk, there is a cart path leading from Torbay to Gallows Cove.

Jane Bugden and Tessa the Dog at Torbay, Newfoundl

Torbay Bight faces the icy North Atlantic.

The inlet has long-served as a residence of West Country fisherman and a refuge of English pirates.

Its most famous pirate was John Nutt who used it as a hideout from 1620-1623.

The place has a rich folklore. If you ask around I'm sure you'' hear lots of stories about ghosts, sprites, pirates and pixies.

Jason Crummey at Torbay, Newfoundland

In 1696, the Quebec folkhero Pierre le Moine D'Iberville, invaded Newfoundland intent on expelling its residents.

Chevalier D'Iberville pillaged the northeast coast and sent an Abenaque was party to burn Torbay.

• Pros:A beautiful fishing community close to St. John's
• In a nutshell:Beautiful, green grass contrasts nicely with the blue sea..