Shoal Bay Statistics

Background Information:
  • Established Year: Middle 1850's
  • Incorporated Year: 1980
  • Population: Approximately 63 residents (December 1996)
  • Location: Northern side of Fogo Island
  • Local Administration: Town Council (1 clerk & 7 volunteer members)
  • Water Supply/Sanitation: All houses have their own water & 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:
  • 1 church: Anglican
  • 1 cemetery: Anglican

 

Education:
  • 1 complex housing the Fogo Island Central Academy (high school and elementary), located at Fogo Island Central.
Transportation:
  •  Main roads are paved and in good condition.
Commercial Trade:
  • 1 grocery
  • 1 bakery

 

Accommodations / Food & Beverage:
  • 1 apartment complex
  • 1 coffee shop