Bay of Exploits facts for kids
The Bay of Exploits is a big bay located in the northeast part of Newfoundland. It's like a large arm of the ocean that stretches inland. This amazing bay connects to the Exploits River and opens up to Notre Dame Bay in the north.
This bay covers about 1,000 square kilometers (which is about 386 square miles). It's home to more than 30 islands! The biggest island you'll find here is called New World Island.
What is the Bay of Exploits?
The Bay of Exploits likely got its name from early successful meetings with the Beothuk people. These meetings were important for the first European visitors to the area.
Today, some of the main towns along the bay include Lewisporte, Twillingate, and Botwood. Twillingate is special because it's located on the Twillingate Islands right within the bay.
In the past, people living around the Bay of Exploits relied on two main jobs. They were very busy with salmon fishing and trading animal furs. These activities helped the communities grow.
The Beothuk People
The shores of the Bay of Exploits were once home to the Beothuk people. They also lived along the Exploits River and near Red Indian Lake. These areas were among the last places where the Beothuk lived.
The Beothuk were the native people of Newfoundland. Sadly, it is believed that the last known Beothuk person, named Shanawdithit, passed away in June 1829.
