Harbour Main - Chapel's Cove - Lakeview

The town of Harbour Main - Chapel's Cove - Lakeview [an amalgamation of three communities incorporated in 1965] is located between Avondale and Holyrood on Route 60 on the Admirals' Coast. According to the 2006 census, it has a population of 1,090.

Harbour Main
Photo: Bruce K. Lane
(Capital Coast Development Alliance)

Long History

The name Harbour Main, which is believed to be of French origin, appeared first on a map thought to have been completed in the 1630s or 1640s. Later the town was referred to as "Rogues Roost." It was given this name because it was a safe haven for many Irishmen who escaped harsh service in St. John's. They made their way to "Runaway Rock" in an area of the town know as Duffs. Duffs is at the bottom of a hill near the water on the route from St. John's. At Duff's, the young men lit signal fires to signal friends. The friends came, took them, and hid them away in Harbour Main. These young Irishmen were called "Rogues"by the people in whose service they had been in St. John's.

St Peter and St Paul's
Roman Catholic Church
Photo:Newfoundland Labrador Heritage Foundation

Places to See

For those interested in history, there are old graveyards with ancient headstones and the church Palace, a 1900's structure which houses visiting and stationed clergy.

St.Peter and St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

A local swimming pool, known locally as “The Tide" offers a great cooling place on hot summer days.

Strapp's Heritage Home

Built in the early 1900's by Thomas Strapp as a family home, the house has been lovingly restored by Thomas's grandsons as a bed and breakfast. Particular attention has been paid to small details that guests delight in. The land was first settled around 1825 by Patrick Strapp from Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland and the property has remained in the Strapp name ever since (currently 7th generation).

Strapp's Heritage House & Pad's Place Gifts

Harbour Main - Chapel's Cove - Lakeview
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Islands
Kelly's Island

Communities
with Photos
Avondale
Colliers
Conception Bay South (CBS) [Topsail, Chamberlains, Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Upper Gullies, Lawrence Pond and Seal Cove]
Conception Harbour
Harbour Main- Chapel's Cove -Lakeview
Holyrood
Marysvale
Paradise

Societies
Manuels River Natural Heritage Society
Marysvale Heritage Society