Glovertown Travel Guide ā Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About Glovertown
Glovertown was founded as "Bloody Bay". That name dated back to the 18th century and supposedly it referred to a massacre of a family of 11 by Beothuk Aboriginals that were living in the area at the time. The town was renamed Alexander Bay in 1894. During 1894, a section of railway was being built in the area. A few years later the town was renamed "Glovertown", after Sir John Hawley Glover who served as the Governor of Newfoundland from 1876 to 1881 and from 1883 to 1885. The first settlers of Glovertown appeared in the early 19th century. In 1845, 12 people lived there. By 1857 there were only 10 and by 1862 there Glovertown became a thriving center for the fishery, boat building and lumbering industries. In 1913, one of the sawmills at Rosedale exploded and six people were killed. In 19
Top Attractions in Glovertown
Explore the best things to see and do in Glovertown:
- ā Janes House Museum
- ā Splash nā Putt
Where to Eat in Glovertown
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- š“Greco Express/Captain Sub
- š“Timber & Twine
Where to Stay in Glovertown
- šØGlovertown Ocean View Suites and Cottages
- šØLilac Inn
Glovertown Travel Guide Sections
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