Community Profiles
Pacquet
Trail: Dorset Trail HWY 410
Mayor: Verna Greenham
Councillors: Wade Gillingham, Harvey Norman, Roy Sacrey
Address: General Delivery, A0K 3X0
Telephone: (709) 251-5496/5311
Fax: (709) 251-5497
Availability: Monday - Tuesday; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Introduction:
The community of Pacquet is located on the Northeast side of the Baie Verte Peninsula, off highway 414 on highway 417. It shares an access road with the community of Woodstock. It is approximately 100 km from the Trans Canada Highway. The majority of the population of Pacquet depended upon the fishery as a means for making a living.
As with most small fishing villages, Pacquet is built around the ocean and is sheltered from most winds by the hills that surround it. The harbour offers a beautiful scene of the once inhabited Horse Islands.
Population:
The population for Pacquet is 210.
History:
The community of Pacquet is believed to have been inhabited by the French at one time. The name Pacquet means "hideaway" in French, thus it is believed that the community may have been used as a hide-a-way at some time in history. An old cemetery is located in the community lending credence to the belief that the French did indeed live there at some time if not for the whole year. Various artifacts have been found in the area, several of which were corn cob pipes.
An old copper mine was once operated at Pacquet in the late 1850's and the remains can still be seen at the far end of the community today.
It is believed that fishing was the main reason for the settlement of Pacquet although residents have tried their hand at other jobs. In the early 1900's, fur merchants operated in the community, and in 1910 the sawmill was in operation which employed 3 men. From 1945 to 1960, a cannery was working which canned and sold seal, salmon, and rabbit throughout the province.
Postal Service:
There is a post office located within the community.
Media Data:
Newspaper(s), Entertainment.
Financial Institutions
There are 2 banking facilities made available to the residents of Pacquet.
Health & Welfare
The size of Pacquet is not sufficient to warrant its own medical facility.
Fire Protection
The community of Pacquet shares fire protection services with the community of Woodstock located 6 km away.
Transportation & Geography
The roads around the community and 9 km of road leading to the community are paved and are in excellent condition.
Utilities and Power
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Water Supply & Sanitation
Main water supply dam system.
Garbage Collection.
Sewage System.
Churches
There are 2 churches located within the community of Pacquet; Pacquet United Church and the Harvest Time Pentecostal.
