Community Profiles
Snook's Arm
Trail: Dorset Trail HWY 410
Mayor: Raymond Wimbleton
Deputy Mayor: Howard Osbourne
Councillors: Eliam Jacobs, Ivy Wimbleton
Address: A0K 5H0
Telephone: (709) 661-5511
Fax: (709) 661-5119
Availability: Anytime
Introduction:
Settled by fishermen and their families from England in the mid 1800's, Snook's Arm was a fishing settlement. Besides the usual cod and salmon fishery though, a whale factory was established in June 1898 and operated until 1912. The first manager was Adolph Nielson, a Norwegian, who also became Newfoundland's first Fisheries Department head in 1986. Mainly fin whales were hunted, but some humpbacks were also taken. The hunt began in June and ended in September. Whaling boats, owned by a Norwegian Company, killed whales which were brought to Snook's Arm to be processed for oil.
The harbour must have been a busy place even without the whaling ships. Steamers would "lay up" there while waiting for ore from Tilt Cove.
Also, as with many communities on the Baie Verte Peninsula, sailing ships and schooners would visit the harbour on their way to and from the prosperous fishery "on the Labrador." It is said that often there were so many schooners that one could walk from one side of the harbour to the other on their decks.
Snook's Arm is a visitor’s delight and must be visited to be appreciated.
Population
For information on population, visit the Community Profile found on the www.communityaccounts.ca website by clicking on the link below. Here you will find a complete breakdown on community demographics and data.
Mining Industry
Richmont Mines is located outside of community.
Commercial Trade
Complete Business Directory
Housing
There are 17 houses in the community and at present 15 are occupied.
Education
All children in Snook's Arm travel to La Scie to attend school.
Health & Welfare
The nearest medical facility to Snook's Arm is the medical clinic in La Scie approximately 12 miles away.
Fire Protection
Even though Snook's Arm does not have it's own fire department,
Transportation
Community Travel.
Other Centers.
Utilities & Power
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
Water Supply & Sanitation
Pond Water Supply.
Sewage System.
Snook's Arm's water supply system comes from the East Pond about 1.5 km from the community. The water is protected and is inspected by authorities every three months. The supply is ample for both private and commercial use and problems with freeze-ups in the winter or dry-ups in the summer do not exist.
The community's type of sewage system is the use of septic tanks.
Social & Cultural Data
Snook's Arm has one church - Snook's Arm United.
