St. Philip's Small Craft Harbour

A Working Small Craft Harbour

The Harbour Authority of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's keeps steady watch over this compact public wharf, where small fishing boats, runabouts, and pleasure craft ride at their moorings. A row of storage sheds and a gravel launch ramp line the shore, giving local boaters easy access to the water.

Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula

Set along the rugged coast of the Avalon Peninsula, the harbour sits within the amalgamated town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, a short drive from St. John's. Rolling hills and low headlands frame the inlet, typical of this stretch of eastern Newfoundland.

Life on Conception Bay

Beyond the breakwater, the open waters of Conception Bay stretch toward the horizon, a route long used by fishing crews and recreational boaters alike. The camera offers a continuous view of harbour activity, from trailered boats and parked trucks to the comings and goings along the wharf.