Keels, Newfoundland and Labrador

Keels, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Keels is a small community in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located about 2.5 kilometers from Duntara. Its population is about 60, mostly elderly. Like many outport villages in Newfoundland, population has been shrinking with the collapse of the cod fishing industry. Some of the highlights in Keels are the geological features known as "the Devil's Footprints" that are found on the rocks surrounding the town, the Anglican Cemetery that dates to the beginnings of the community, and a natural sea-spray phenomenon known as "Clark's Chimney Hole" on the coast. The one and only store located in the middle of the community has been owned by the Mesh family for generations. There is also an Anglican church and a small wharf which was used for commercial fishing until the cod fishery moratorium in 1992. The community is somewhat of a tourist attraction because it is one of the smallest and oldest communities in Newfoundland and because of a few small beaches perfect for collecting sea shells. In addition, there are several restored homes that are excellent examples of outport architecture, including the restored "Orange Hall" which was once a meeting hall for the Orange Order.

*See also: List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador


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