"Greenspond - Bonavista Bay" Greenspond by crummey

Greenspond is a scenic and historic place.

The town was once an isolated outport accessible only by boat. Today there is a causeway so you can visit Greenspond by vehicle. Now you have no excuse not to go!

Jason Crummey @ the Greenspond causeway.

Greenspond is an island on the northwest side of Bonavista Bay.

Three or four islands cluster together to form its harbour. The island s are all joined by causeways and bridges. The islands have names like Chaulk Island, Wing Island and Ship Island.

Greenspond is one of the oldest continually-occupied communities in Newfoundland. It was settled by seafolk because of its close-proximity to the fishing grounds. There is a folktale that the origonal settlers were named Green & Pond and the fishing port was named for them.

Wing Island at Greenspond

Greenspond hosts a Capelin Carnival every July. People come from miles around for the event. There are day-time festivities and at night there is a beer tent with live entertainment.

I guarantee that you'll have a rare old time at the Capelin Carnival!!!!!

• In a nutshell:Greenspond is a green land for 3 months a year and like Greenland for the other 9!