Barr'd Islands Statistics
Background Information:
  • Established Year: Early 1700's
  • Incorporated Year: 1972 (Rural District), 1980 (Town)
  • Population: Approximately 150 residents
  • Location: Northeast side of Fogo Island
  • Local Administration: Town Council (1 clerk & 7 volunteer members)
  • Main Occupation: Inshore/Middle Distance Fleet/Fish Processing
  • Water Supply/Sanitation: Residents supply their own water and sewer systems
  • Fire Protection: Joe Batt’s Arm/ Barr’d Islands/ Shoal Bay Volunteer Fire Department, consisting of 22 members
  • Law Enforcement: R.C.M.P. Detachment, Fogo Island Central

 
Health & Welfare:
  • Fogo Island Hospital
  • Ambulance Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentist/Optometrist (quarterly visits)

 
Social & Cultural:
  • 2 churches: Anglican & United
  • 3 cemeteries: United, Anglican & Jehovah’s Witnesses
  • 1 Anglican Rectory
  • 1 Funeral Home

 
Halls:
  • 1 Anglican Church Women’s Hall
  • 1 United Church Women’s Hall
  • 1 Orangemen’s Lodge

 
Volunteer Groups:
  • Anglican Church Women
  • United Church Women
  • Firemen & Firettes
  • Ladies Orange Benevolent Association
  • Orangemen

 
Education:
  • 1 complex housing the Fogo Island Central Academy (high school and elementary), located at  Fogo Island Central
Transportation:
  • Main roads paved and in good condition.
Marine Resources:
  • Government Wharf
Commercial Trade:
  • 1 grocery/convenience
  • 1 Professional Auto Care

 
Food & Beverage:
  • 1 lounge
Recreation Facilities:
  • 1 Playground (unsupervised)