Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Union
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View of Port Union's historic buildings
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Founded by | William Coaker |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
| Official name: Port Union Historic District National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | 1999 |
| Highways |  Route 230 |
Port Union is a historic town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It sits by Trinity Bay and Catalina Harbour. This special place is on the east side of the Bonavista Peninsula. Port Union is unique because it's the only town in North America built by a union.
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Discover Port Union: A Special Town
Port Union is known for its history and its connection to working people. It was carefully planned and built. This makes it a very important place to learn about.
How Port Union Started
A man named William Coaker started Port Union in 1916. He built it as the main place for the Fishermen's Protective Union. This union helped fishermen get fair treatment. The town was also where the Fishermen's Advocate newspaper was made. This paper shared important news for fishermen.
A Place of History
In 1999, a special part of Port Union became a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it's a very important historical place for the whole country. The old buildings in the town and a power plant nearby were included in this special designation.
Port Union Today
In 2005, Port Union joined with two other towns. These were Catalina and Melrose. Together, they formed a new town called Trinity Bay North. In 2012, the local fish plant in Port Union closed down.
