La Poile

La Poile
Location of La Poile in Newfoundland and Labrador

La Poile is a settlement on La Poile Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador. It has no road routes in or out of the town, and is served via ferry. The town mainly works in Lobster fishing. Currently the population is approximately 85 people. The community has a school offering grades K - 9 and a small store. There is an Anglican church which offers services once a month. Health care is limited to a first responder and a visiting doctor who comes once a month, weather permitting.

Featured on VIce TV on Abandoned program. Only 4 students in the local school. Last city wide vote did not have the residents accept provincial money to leave the settlement.

La Poile as it appeared in 1971.

Coordinates: 47°40′55″N 58°23′24″W / 47.682°N 58.390°W / 47.682; -58.390

Recently features on Vice channel on Abandoned . Local school has 4 students.


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